Weird message when checking federal refund status after getting state notice - any idea what this means?

Tax resolution specialist here. This message is fairly common and doesn't necessarily indicate a serious problem. When you see the "processing has been delayed beyond normal timeframe" message, it typically means one of several things: • Your return was flagged for manual review (could be a simple verification) • There might be a discrepancy the IRS is looking into • The IRS is experiencing high volume processing delays • You claimed certain credits that require additional processing time Since you haven't received any notices requesting additional information, it's most likely just in a processing queue. The state and federal systems are completely separate, so your state return being processed doesn't affect your federal return status. I recommend checking your IRS transcript online if you can access it - this will give you much more specific information about what's happening with your return than the Where's My Refund tool. If it continues for more than 6-8 weeks from filing, you might consider calling the IRS, but be prepared for long wait times.

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After dealing with this exact message for almost 7 weeks, I finally got through to the IRS by using a calling service called Claimyr (claimyr.com). They got me a callback from the IRS within an hour, and the agent explained that my return was being held for a simple verification. Turns out they thought my W-2 income didn't match their records but it was a simple error on their end. The IRS agent released my refund while I was on the phone! Talking to a live person saved me another month of waiting and wondering. Definitely worth checking out if you're stuck in limbo.

Same thing happened to me last year! That message is super common. In my case I had to wait about 9 more weeks after seeing that message before I got my refund. No explanation, no letter, nothing - the money just showed up in my account one day. The system is beyond broken.

That message usually means one of two things: either you claimed certain credits (like Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit) that automatically take longer to process, OR there's some kind of mismatch or review happening. Have you checked your transcript? That will tell you way more than the WMR tool.

I got that exact message in 2023 and it was due to identity verification. But they never sent me a letter telling me to verify! I only found out when I finally got through to an agent on the phone. Might be worth checking if you need to do ID verification on the IRS website.

This message usually indicates something is off with your return but not seriously wrong. It could be a simple mismatch they're checking, a math error they're correcting, or even just their system being overloaded. The worst part is the waiting game - u literly have no idea whats happening behind the scenes.

I had this EXACT issue and the only way I found out what was going on was by calling the IRS. Turns out they had my address wrong by one number which flagged my account. SO STUPID. Took me 4 hours and 37 calls to finally reach someone tho 😡

Try checking your account transcript on the IRS website. That message is usually a catch-all for about 20 different possible issues, and your transcript will have specific codes that tell you exactly whats happening. Also yeah - state and federal are completely separate systems so one being fine doesn't mean anything for the other unfortunately.

This is why I always file a paper return. Yeah it takes longer initially but I've NEVER had these weird delays that seem to happen with e-filing. Been doing it for 15 years no problems.

OMG I LITERALLY GOT THE SAME MESSAGE TODAY!!!! Freaking out a bit. My return was accepted on March 16th and its now July... wtf is taking so long?! 😤

Don't stress too much. I got that message last year and still got my refund. It was delayed about 6 weeks beyond the normal timeframe but it did come through. The IRS is seriously understaffed and their computer systems are from the stone age, so delays happen all the time even with perfect returns.

Check these things: 1. Did you claim any credits like EIC or ACTC? Those automatically take longer 2. Did you have unemployment in 2023? Those are getting extra scrutiny 3. Did you have any marketplace healthcare? Those reconciliations can cause delays 4. Did you move since filing? Sometimes they send letters to old addresses

i used to work for the irs (not anymore thank god). that message basically means "we're backed up and your return is sitting in a pile somewhere waiting to be looked at." if you haven't received any notices requesting more info, it's probably just in a backlog. the irs is MASSIVELY understaffed and the systems they use are from the 1960s, no joke.

Have you tried calling the IRS? Their customer service is terrible, but sometimes you can get lucky and reach a helpful agent who can tell you exactly what's happening.

this happened to my husband and me last year. we got that same message for weeks and then suddenly got a letter saying we had to verify our identity. check the IRS website for identity verification. maybe thats ur issue too

whatever you do, DO NOT call the IRS general number. youll be on hold for hours and probably get disconnected. if you need to talk to someone, either use claimyr.com (they'll wait on hold for you) or call your local Taxpayer Advocate Service office.