Still waiting on my 2023 tax refund - filed in February but nothing yet?

This is unfortunately quite common right now. There are a few things that might be causing the delay: 1) The IRS is still working through a significant backlog from previous years. Returns with certain credits (Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit) or that need manual review often take much longer. 2) There might be an issue with your return that triggered a manual review. This could be something as simple as a math error or missing information. 3) Your return could have been flagged for identity verification, which means the IRS needs to confirm it's really you before sending a large refund. I'd recommend calling the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040, but be prepared for long wait times. You can also create an account on the IRS website and access your tax records more comprehensively to see if there are any notices or letters you might have missed.

After dealing with a similar situation last year (waited 11 months!), I discovered taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) and it was a game changer. I uploaded my return documents and their system analyzed everything, spotted that my return likely had a code 570 freeze on it that wasn't visible on the regular "Where's My Refund" page. The detailed transcript analysis showed exactly where in processing my return was stuck and what I needed to do. They even provided a customized letter template to send to the IRS to address the specific issue.

Ok I have to admit I was wrong about taxr.ai. I tried it after my skeptical comment and wow - it actually showed me exactly why my refund was delayed! Turns out my return had something called a "570 freeze code" because of a mismatch between my reported healthcare premium tax credit and what my marketplace reported. The regular IRS site never told me this! I was able to see the specific dates and codes showing where my return was stuck, and the explanation of what each code meant was super helpful. They even showed me that the IRS had tried to send me a notice that I never received. I'm now working on resolving the issue instead of just waiting in the dark. Definitely wish I'd known about this months ago!

If you're tired of waiting, try using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to actually get through to an IRS agent on the phone. I spent WEEKS trying to call about my delayed refund and kept getting the "high call volume" message and disconnected. Claimyr got me connected to an actual human at the IRS in about 20 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. You can see how it works in this video: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c The IRS agent I spoke with was able to tell me exactly why my return was delayed (they needed additional verification) and what steps I needed to take. Saved me months of more waiting!

I need to follow up on my skeptical comment about Claimyr. I decided to try it because I was desperate after months of not being able to get through to the IRS about my missing refund. I was shocked that it actually worked! I got connected to an IRS agent in about 25 minutes after trying for WEEKS on my own. The agent told me my return had been flagged for income verification and they had sent a letter that I never received. She was able to resend the letter and tell me exactly what documentation they needed. I would have been waiting forever if I hadn't been able to talk to someone. Really wish I had done this months ago instead of just checking the website every day hoping for an update!

You might be caught in the earned income tax credit review. I filed in February and JUST got my refund last week. They never sent any letters or notifications - it was just stuck in "processing" limbo the whole time. The IRS is seriously understaffed and returns with any credits or deductions are taking forever. I'd definitely try calling them directly though, because at this point something might be wrong.

Have you checked your mail carefully? They might have sent you a letter requesting additional information. My brother had his refund delayed for 9 months because they sent a verification letter that got lost in the mail, and he never knew they needed something from him until he finally got through to someone on the phone.

I went through almost the exact same situation last year - filed in March and didn't get my refund until the following January! After months of the generic "being processed" message, I finally called and discovered my return had been selected for identity verification. They had sent multiple letters to verify it was really me, but I never received a single one due to mail issues. The key is definitely calling them directly, even though it's a nightmare to get through. When I finally reached an agent, they were able to see all the notes on my account and exactly what was needed. In my case, I had to verify my identity online through their ID.me system and provide additional documentation. One tip: if you do call, ask them to check if there are any undelivered notices on your account. They can resend letters or sometimes handle verification over the phone. Also, make sure they have your current address - even if you think they do, double-check because sometimes returns get processed with old address information. Don't give up! That $6200 is yours and worth the hassle of getting through to them.