CALL THE IRS IMMEDIATELY! The 21-day mark is when you should contact them if you haven't received your refund. The PATH Act only holds refunds until February 15th, and we're now past that date. If you filed February 3rd, you should have your money by now unless there's another issue. Don't wait - call them at 7am when they open to minimize wait times. Ask specifically if there are any flags or holds on your account beyond the normal PATH Act review.

Let me clarify a few points about the PATH Act and the Child Tax Credit for 2023 tax returns: • The PATH Act delays refunds for returns claiming EITC and the refundable portion of CTC (Additional Child Tax Credit) • For 17-year-olds in 2023, the $500 credit is technically part of the Child Tax Credit structure • Whether PATH applies depends on if any portion is refundable vs. just reducing tax liability • The 21-day processing guideline is separate from PATH Act holds • Many returns are taking longer than 21 days this tax season due to high volume

Have you checked what type of 1099 form you received? This makes a significant difference in how you should proceed. If it's a 1099-NEC or 1099-MISC for self-employment income, you're looking at potential Schedule C implications and self-employment tax. If it's a 1099-INT or 1099-DIV, the tax impact might be less significant. And what about state tax implications? Many states automatically receive federal tax information. The most efficient approach would be: 1. Contact your tax preparer immediately 2. Provide them with the 1099 form 3. Have them calculate the new tax liability 4. Determine if e-filing the 1040-X is an option through their software 5. Set aside funds for any additional tax due plus potential interest I appreciate that you're trying to handle this properly - much better than ignoring it!

OMG I had EXACTLY this happen last year and it was a nightmare if you don't act fast!! 😱 I had a 1099-K from PayPal I forgot about and my refund was already processing. Called my accountant in a panic and she said we had to FILE THE AMENDMENT ASAP!! The IRS sent me a notice 3 months later anyway because their systems had already flagged the missing income, but because we had already amended, I just had to call and explain the amendment was already processed. The timing is CRITICAL here - if you wait until they send a notice, you'll pay more in penalties and interest!!

Has your girlfriend tried calling the IRS directly? Sometimes they can help resolve these issues without a formal amendment if it's early enough.

I made this exact mistake last year! Here's what I did to fix it: 1. First, I waited about 2 weeks until TurboTax updated their system to allow amendments for 2023 returns 2. I logged back into my TurboTax account and selected the option to amend my return 3. I went to the section about dependents and corrected the information about my child's SSN status 4. TurboTax recalculated everything automatically and showed me the difference 5. I submitted the amendment electronically 6. About 12 weeks later, I received the additional refund amount The whole process was pretty straightforward once TurboTax updated their system. The hardest part was just being patient waiting for the additional refund!

I'm a bit concerned that you might be experiencing what I did last year... I think it's possible that your return could be flagged for identity verification, though I don't want to worry you unnecessarily. My transcript showed the same thing, and it turned out that I needed to verify my identity through the ID.me process. It might be worth checking if you've received any notices in the mail, just to be safe. The frustrating part is that they don't always tell you right away if there's an issue.

OMG I was LITERALLY in the same boat last week! Filed on 1/22, accepted 1/25, and my transcript kept saying nothing was filed. I was freaking out because I need my refund for my car payment. I checked WMR obsessively every morning at 6am (I know, I'm crazy lol). Then suddenly on Tuesday morning my transcript updated with EVERYTHING all at once - all the codes, refund amount, everything! And then my money hit my account Thursday morning! So hang in there - it might just update all at once without warning!

I waited exactly 37 days after seeing the 570/971 combo on my transcript. Called IRS 14 times before getting through. My notice was requesting verification of my self-employment income. Sent in exactly what they asked for. Waited another 21 days. Finally got my refund yesterday. $4,327 that I desperately needed for car repairs. The system is frustrating but persistence pays off. Document everything. Note the name of every agent you speak with. Follow up every 15 days exactly.

Last year I had this exact situation with the freeze code and notice. I remember refreshing the WMR tool obsessively! What worked for me was calling the IRS directly after I received the notice. They just needed to verify my identity because I had moved states. Once I completed the verification, my return was processed within a week. Sometimes these freezes are just procedural and not actually problems with your return. My brother had the same thing happen, but his was because he had a new dependent. The IRS is just being extra careful with fraud prevention these days.