Refund status showing Notice Issued - What does this mean?
Just checked my transcripts and I see a notice issued status. Been waiting on my refund for months now and I'm getting worried. Does this mean they're sending me a letter? Really need this money and tired of being in the dark.
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Javier Cruz
A notice issued status usually means the IRS is sending you a correspondence. This could be for various reasons - they might need additional verification, have questions about your return, or be informing you of adjustments. Keep an eye on your mailbox and make sure your address is current with the IRS.
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Natasha Orlova
•ugh this is so frustrating! how long does it usually take to get the letter?
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Javier Cruz
•Usually takes 5-7 business days. Sometimes up to 2 weeks depending on your location
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Emma Wilson
Hey there! Instead of playing the guessing game, you should try taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats going on and what to expect. Its only $1 and saved me hours of research. Check it out: https://taxr.ai
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Malik Thomas
•does it actually work? seems to good to be true
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Emma Wilson
•It's legit! It broke down everything in my transcript and even predicted when I'd get my refund - was spot on!
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NeonNebula
•can confirm its amazing. literally told me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to do about it 🙌
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Isabella Costa
in the same boat rn... got a notice issued status last week still waiting on the actual letter 😤
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Ravi Malhotra
Check your informed delivery on USPS website. You can see whats coming in the mail b4 it arrives
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Natasha Orlova
•omg didnt know about this! signing up rn thank u!
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Freya Christensen
this whole system is a joke fr fr... been waiting 6 months just to get a letter telling me to wait more probably 🤡
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Omar Farouk
•Facts! The IRS needs to get it together frfr
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Chloe Davis
Here's what's probably happening: The IRS likely identified something they need to verify or adjust on your return. Instead of stressing, I'd highly recommend using taxr.ai to analyze your transcript. It uses AI to break down exactly what's happening with your return, when to expect correspondence, and most importantly - when you'll likely receive your refund. The tool has been a game-changer for understanding these complex situations. Costs $1 but saves hours of confusion and anxiety. You'll get immediate answers instead of waiting for that letter to show up. Other things you can do: - Set up USPS informed delivery - Make sure your address is current with IRS - Keep checking your transcript for updates - Don't call IRS yet - wait for the letter first Hope this helps!
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AstroAlpha
•just tried taxr.ai - took 2 mins and told me exactly what was wrong... wish i knew about this months ago!
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Diego Chavez
•Does it work for amended returns too?
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Chloe Davis
•Yep! Works for any type of return - amended, prior year, everything
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Natasha Kuznetsova
I've been through this exact situation before! "Notice Issued" typically means the IRS found something on your return that needs clarification or verification. Don't panic - it's not necessarily bad news, just means they need more info or are making adjustments. The notice will explain exactly what they need from you and give you a timeframe to respond. In my case, it was just identity verification and once I sent the docs back, my refund processed within a few weeks. Keep checking your transcript for updates and make sure to respond quickly once you get the letter!
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Kiara Greene
•Thanks for sharing your experience! That's reassuring to hear it worked out for you. How long did it take for the actual letter to arrive after you saw "Notice Issued" on your transcript? I'm hoping it's just something simple like identity verification and not a major issue with my return.
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