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Keisha Williams

State refund amount suddenly changed to $0 - did IRS take my refund?

I checked my state refund status yesterday and it showed the amount I was supposed to get but today when I checked again it shows $0. Really worried they took my refund or something went wrong. Anyone know what this means or been through this?

This is actually pretty common when your refund is about to be issued. The amount showing as $0 usually means they're processing the final stages of your refund. Should see a deposit within 5-7 business days typically. Just keep checking your bank account.

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omg thank you sm! 😭 been freaking out all morning

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same thing happened to me last week, got my deposit 4 days later 💯

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could be an offset. do you owe any back taxes or child support?

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nope, no debts that I know of

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Mine did this too but then went back to normal the next day. These systems be acting crazy sometimes fr fr 🤡

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what state r u in? different states have different processing quirks

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im in ohio

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oh yea thats totally normal for ohio, ur good fam

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The IRS and state tax systems are such a mess rn istg 🤮 been waiting 3 months for mine

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ur preaching to the choir bestie 💅

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Don't panic! This happened to me last year and I was convinced they stole my refund lol. The $0 showing up is actually a good sign - it means your refund is in the final processing stage and about to be sent out. Usually takes 3-5 business days after you see the $0 for it to hit your account. Keep an eye on your bank and you should see it soon! 🤞

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