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I think the estimates are... generally accurate, but there's always exceptions. My return with EITC actually processed faster than expected this year, which was a nice surprise after hearing all the horror stories. I'd say plan for 21 days but don't be shocked if it takes a bit longer.
I actually had a somewhat similar situation in my family last year. My son, who's also military, forgot to include a W-2 from a brief civilian job he held during leave. We discovered it about three months after filing. The amendment process was relatively painless, all things considered. It probably took me about an hour to prepare the 1040-X, and while processing took nearly 4 months, there were no penalties since we voluntarily corrected the error before the IRS discovered it.
The community wisdom on this is pretty clear - amend now rather than wait. Here's why: 1. The IRS will eventually catch the missing W-2 through their matching program 2. Voluntary disclosure before they find it usually means no penalties 3. For the dependent, you're likely missing out on credits you deserve 4. Amended returns are taking 20+ weeks to process, so earlier is better 5. The peace of mind is worth the effort Just make sure to use certified mail with tracking when you send in your 1040-X!
FreeTaxUSA is totally fine, I've used it for years with no issues. The software doesn't affect how quickly your refund is processed or delivered. That's all on the IRS's end. If your transcript shows it was sent but you haven't received it, that's an IRS or banking issue, not a FreeTaxUSA problem.
What specific codes do you see on your transcript? If it shows a 846 code with the 4th date, that means it was sent. But sometimes there are other codes that can give more context about what's happening with your refund.
Yeah it shows code 846 for the 4th. There's nothing else after that date. I'm getting worried since it's been over a week now.
That is strange. Normally with code 846 you should have it within 5 business days max. Definitely worth contacting the IRS to see what's going on. They might need to trace the refund if it was sent but never received.
Listen, this happens more often than you'd think. I always triple-check my banking info when filing. For your situation, you need to understand exactly what's on your transcript. Those cycle codes and transaction dates tell you a lot more than just the DDD. I started using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) this year to analyze my transcript - it explains every code and tells you exactly what each entry means for your specific situation. It would tell you precisely when your check was processed for mailing based on your transcript data. Much better than guessing or getting conflicting info from random people online.
I had this exact problem earlier this tax season. My check finally showed up 9 days after the DDD on my transcript. Are you signed up for Informed Delivery through USPS? That way you'll at least know when it's coming that day. Did your tax preparer acknowledge their mistake? Did they offer any compensation for the delay since it was their error?
QuantumLeap
Be very careful about how long you wait. According to IRS Publication 556, taxpayers generally have a limited window to address processing issues before certain automated systems take over. I waited 12 weeks last year thinking it would resolve itself, and ended up with my return being auto-adjusted incorrectly. Had to file Form 12807 (Request for Reconsideration) which took an additional 16 weeks to process. If you hit week 12 with no movement, I strongly recommend taking proactive steps per Section 6213(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Malik Johnson
Has anyone actually received their refund after being stuck in this "processing with Topic 152" status for more than 10 weeks? I'm starting to wonder if these returns are just forgotten in some digital pile somewhere...
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