Refund date changed from 02/28 to 03/17 on transcript after acceptance - what's happening?

Thanks for the info. Do you know if this means they found a problem with my return? Or is it just standard processing delays?

Most likely just standard processing delays. Early filers often face these shifts as the IRS works through their systems at the beginning of tax season. If there was a serious issue, you'd typically see different codes on your transcript (like 570/971).

Happened to me last year. My date got pushed twice and I nearly lost my mind. But it did show up eventually on the final date they gave.

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

It does way more than just read the transcript. It analyzes all the codes together to figure out what's actually happening with your return. Mine had like 6 different codes and I had no idea what they meant together, but taxr explained the whole sequence and what was causing the delay. Also tells you what to expect next based on your specific situation.

Just tried it and WOW this is actually amazing! It explained exactly what's happening with my amended return that's been stuck for months. Even showed me what to expect next and when. Can't believe I've been struggling to understand my transcript all this time when this exists.

Did you actually get through to someone? I've been trying to call for weeks!

Yes! That's what was crazy. I had burned hours trying before. With Claimyr, I got a callback within about 40 mins. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent. Totally worth every penny considering how much stress it saved me.

is this some kinda scam or something? seems too good to be true with how impossible the IRS is to reach

Not a scam at all. They basically navigate the IRS phone system for you and secure a spot in line. When they reach an agent, you get called back. Honestly it got my refund released so fast after talking to someone who could actually see what was happening with my return.

I might try this if my refund doesn't come by the new date. Thanks for sharing.

Yep. And then they have the nerve to charge interest and penalties if WE are late, but they can take their sweet time with our refunds. Make it make sense.

3 times?? That's ridiculous. Did you ever find out why it kept changing?

Never got a straight answer. First they said it was "processing" then "additional review" and finally just "system delays." Classic government efficiency at work lol

THIS!!! I've been saying this for years. Adjust your withholdings people! Stop giving the government an interest free loan all year.

I usually do this too but had a kid last year so my situation changed. Definitely going back to minimal refund next year after this experience.

Yes I did claim child tax credit for my daughter. So that's probably it then?

Yep, that's almost certainly why. The IRS verifies those extra carefully because of past fraud issues. The good news is that as long as everything is legitimate (which I'm sure it is), you'll get your refund on the new date.

Same boat. Filed 1/23 and my transcript still says "no return filed" 🤡

the IRS is a joke fr. might as well send our returns to a black hole

That's good to hear! I'll try to be patient and keep checking my bank account.

does it cost anything? these tax tools always want $$ for the good features

It's the best money i've ever spent on anything tax-related. Think about how much time you waste trying to decipher transcript codes and checking WMR obsessively. For me it was worth it just to know exactly what was happening.

Does this actually work? The IRS phone system is literally impossible

Yes! I was super skeptical too but desperate after weeks of trying. It worked exactly as advertised - they navigated the phone tree and when they reached a human, I got a call connecting me. It was so nice talking to an actual person who could see my file.

I used this last year when my refund was stuck for months. Talking to a live agent got my refund released within days. Best decision I ever made after wasting weeks trying to figure it out on my own.