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Holy tax code, Batman! π¦ I had NO idea this was a thing! Been sitting here for 3 weeks refreshing WMR like it's social media. Called this morning after seeing this post and guess what? Yep, needed to verify! The agent said they don't even send notices about this anymore. Just quietly hold your refund hostage until you call them. Tax season: 10/10 for drama, 0/10 for communication.
While verification can resolve some cases, be aware that calling can sometimes create additional delays. In the 2023 filing season, I observed multiple instances where taxpayers who called unnecessarily had their returns flagged for additional review due to the contact. The IRS authentication protocols sometimes trigger secondary reviews when verification is attempted for returns not actually requiring it. Proceed with caution and only call if your return has been in processing status for more than 21 days.
After experiencing cycle code 20240805, transcript code 570, and WMR status "still processing" for 38 days, I finally decided to contact the IRS directly. Used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to bypass the hold time and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes! Such a relief to finally speak with someone who confirmed my return was just in normal processing with no issues. They said to expect my DDD within 7-10 days, and sure enough, my transcript updated the next day!
Check the IRS2Go app right now! They just did a major update at 3am EST according to the r/IRS megathread. Many people with filing dates between 2/10-2/20 are seeing movement today. The tool updates overnight so what you saw this morning might already be outdated. www.irs.gov/refunds shows exactly when the next big update is scheduled.
I think I may have had a similar situation to yours. I verified my identity on April 10th, and my transcript updated exactly 6 business days later. First I saw code 971 appear (notice issued), then the next day I got code 846 with a direct deposit date. My verification was specifically for the tax advocate PIN issue though, so your timeline might be slightly different if your verification was for something else.
I had almost the exact same experience last year, but it took 8 business days instead of 6. I think they're processing a bit faster this year compared to last year's backlog.
When you say "tax advocate PIN issue" - was that related to an Identity Protection PIN or something different? I'm trying to understand if different verification reasons have different timelines.
Before spending money on services or wasting hours on hold, try these steps: 1. Pull your transcript from irs.gov/transcripts (account transcript, not return transcript) 2. Look for specific codes - 570 means hold, 971 means notice issued 3. Check if any letters were sent to your address of record 4. If no codes indicate issues, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 5. Call exactly at 7am Eastern time when they open 6. If that fails after 3-4 attempts, then consider paid options I'm generally skeptical of paying for something you can do yourself, but sometimes the time saved is worth it if you've tried the free options first.
I just got my refund yesterday after filing February 18th. No explanation for the delay, no special codes on my transcript, it just randomly processed after sitting for 7 weeks. Did you claim any credits? Have any marketplace insurance? File a schedule C? These can all trigger additional review. But honestly, sometimes it's just random which returns get stuck in their system. Don't they know people actually need their money?
Carmen Vega
States are overwhelmed this year. Budget cuts. Staff shortages. New systems. I called my state four times. Got different answers each time. One rep told me they're prioritizing returns by filing date. Another mentioned they batch process certain types of returns. Very confusing.
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QuantumQuester
Here's what's happening with state returns this year based on my research: States are implementing additional identity verification steps that weren't used in previous years. For example, if you have investment income like you mentioned, many states are now cross-referencing those amounts with third-party reporting which adds 2-3 weeks to processing. When you called, check exactly what department you reached - if it was collections saying "you don't owe anything," that's different from the refund department confirming your return is processing. Try this specific approach: call early morning (8:00-8:30am) and specifically ask for the "refund status department" rather than general inquiries. Ask them to check if your return is in the regular processing queue or if it's been flagged for additional review.
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