Still Waiting for Tax Refund Since April - No Movement

That's definitely an unusually long wait time, even with the IRS backlog. Have you checked your tax transcript to see if there are any hold codes or examination indicators? What does the Where's My Refund tool specifically say - is it still showing as processing, or does it give any other status? I'm a bit worried that something might have triggered a manual review of your return.

Seven months is definitely beyond normal processing time, even in this backed-up tax season. I'd bet my last dollar there's either a verification issue or a math error that's holding things up. You need to talk to a human at the IRS, but good luck with that, right? 😂 I was in a similar boat last month - after waiting 5 months I used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to get through to an actual IRS agent instead of wasting hours on hold. Found out they needed additional documentation that they never bothered to tell me about! The agent helped resolve it on the spot. Might be worth the fee to find out what's actually happening instead of waiting in the dark.

Did u file electronically or paper? Paper returns are taking FOREVER this yr. Also, did u claim any credits like EIC or CTC? Those automatically get extra scrutiny and can add months to processing time. IMO something's definitely up if it's been since April tho.

I went through this exact nightmare last year. Six months with zero movement, checking WMR daily like it was my job. The thing that finally helped was using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. I had a 570 code that I didn't understand, but the tool explained it was a simple income verification hold and even told me what documentation I'd need to resolve it. Saved me from having to decipher all the IRS jargon myself. My situation was fixed within 3 weeks after I knew exactly what was happening and what to send them.

Seven months is like waiting for a package that the tracking says is "out for delivery" for an entire season. The IRS is notorious for delays, but this is extreme even by their standards. I'd be suspicious that your return is sitting in some forgotten pile or has a flag that nobody's addressing. Without taking action, you might be waiting until next tax season rolls around.

According to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/), normal processing time should be 21 days for e-filed returns with no issues. Even with delays, 7 months indicates something is definitely wrong. The most common issues are identity verification requirements, income verification, or math errors that trigger a manual review. I'd recommend checking your transcript and contacting them directly - though I understand that's easier said than done.

I believe I might have some relevant experience to share. My refund was also delayed for an extended period this year - approximately five months. After numerous attempts to obtain information, I finally received my refund last month. It appears that my return had been selected for a random review, though no correspondence was sent to notify me of this status. It might be worth investigating if something similar has happened in your case, though I wouldn't want to speculate without more information.

Have you received ANY correspondence from the IRS at all during these 7 months? They're supposed to send a letter if there's an issue or if they need more information. Check if they sent something that maybe got lost in the mail.

This reminds me of when I was waiting for a tax adjustment after filing an amended return. The IRS timeline is like dog years compared to what you'd expect from any other organization. What worked for me was contacting my Congressional representative's office. Unlike calling the IRS directly, which is like trying to win the lottery, Congressional caseworkers have special channels to inquire about tax issues. They resolved my 5-month delay within two weeks after I provided them with a signed privacy release form.