Has anyone in NY unemployment received their tax refund from the IRS yet?

I got mine about two weeks ago. Filed back in March, had about $9,700 in ny unemployment benefits for 2022. The extra refund just showed up in my account with no warning! Didn't get any notifications or anything. Check your bank account, maybe it's already there?

After spending nearly 3 weeks trying to reach the IRS on their normal number, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got a callback with a live agent to my phone in like 20 minutes. Talking to the agent got my refund processed finally! It was the only way I could get any answers about my unemployment tax refund. They have a YouTube video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

Still waiting on mine too. Its ridiculous how the IRS operates. Meanwhile they expect us to pay them instantly if we owe 🤬

So from what I understand (I used to work for a tax prep company), these unemployment tax refunds are being processed in batches and they're prioritizing the simplest returns first. If you have a complicated return with multiple income sources, dependents, or deductions, you'll be in a later batch. They're estimating it could take through the end of summer for everyone to get processed.

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you. Filed in early February, claimed about $15,200 in unemployment, and radio silence from the IRS about any additional refund. My brother got his already but he filed in April! Makes zero sense.

For anyone still waiting on their unemployment tax refund, I've put together what worked for me after weeks of frustration: First, check your transcript on the IRS website - it often shows pending adjustments before they hit your bank. You need to look for a code 971 or 290. Second, if nothing shows up there, calling is your best bet BUT we all know how impossible that is. After 15+ attempts and hours of hold music, I used Claimyr.com and actually got through to a human! They just wait on hold for you and connect you when someone picks up. Third, when you talk to the IRS, ask specifically about the "unemployment compensation exclusion adjustment" - using those exact words. Many agents will give you generic info if you're not specific. Fourth, if they tell you it's "in processing" ask for an estimated completion date and get the agent's ID number. Fifth, if it's been more than 16 weeks since the IRS announced the adjustments (mid-March), you can request they expedite your case due to financial hardship. This worked for me - got my unemployment tax refund 10 days after speaking with them. Hope this helps someone!

lol im still waiting on my REGULAR refund never mind the unemployment adjustment 💀

Anybody else notice that the amount they got back was way less than expected? I calculated I should get around $1200 back but only got $780.

i literally just got mine yesterday!! check came in the mail even tho I signed up for direct deposit smh. Filed back in March and got about $12k in ny unemployment last year. refund was about $860

Pro tip: check the IRS2Go app if you have it. Sometimes it updates before the website does. That's how I found out mine was coming.

If your NY unemployment claim was in 2023 and not 2022, you won't get anything. The adjustment is only for specific tax years. Make sure you're actually eligible before waiting for nothing.

Anyone else worried they'll send the refund to an old bank account? I changed banks since I filed 😬

Called the IRS yesterday (took 3 attempts but finally got through). They told me my unemployment tax refund was processed on July 6th but could take 2-5 weeks to actually get deposited. Totally ridiculous system.