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OMG this happened to me TOO! š« I was freaking out because I need my refund ASAP for some medical bills! After trying for DAYS with no luck, I used Claimyr to actually get through to an IRS agent (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) instead of waiting on hold forever. The agent confirmed it was just a system issue on their end and my return was still processing normally. Such a relief! They even gave me an estimated date when my refund would arrive. Worth every penny for the peace of mind!
tbh this happens every yr during peak season. IRS systems r ancient and can't handle the traffic. nbd usually - just wait a few days and try again. ppl freak out but 99% of the time ur return is still processing fine even if u can't see the status. WMR is just a frontend interface that sometimes disconnects from the main database. chill and check again tmrw.
I always tell people - if they're promising you a bigger refund than other preparers, that's your first red flag. Nobody can legally get you more money back than you're entitled to under the tax code. Period.
Also be aware that if you use a preparer and they do something fraudulent, YOU are still responsible for the taxes. The IRS will come after you, not them. Always review your return carefully before signing, even if you trust your preparer.
This! I learned this the hard way last year. The preparer "disappeared" but I still had to pay back $3,200 plus penalties. š
Be careful with relying solely on the transcript for exact dates. I've seen many cases where the deposit date shown doesn't match the actual deposit timing. Here's what you need to know: 1. First, create an account at IRS.gov 2. Navigate to the transcript section 3. Select "Account Transcript" for tax year 2023 4. Look for code 846 "Refund Issued" 5. Check the date associated with that code However, even after seeing this date, your bank may take 1-3 additional business days to process the deposit. Don't make financial commitments based solely on the transcript date.
According to IRS Publication 5192, taxpayers have the right to be informed about IRS decisions affecting their accounts. As of March 31, 2024, the IRS is experiencing significant delays in processing returns filed before February 15th. If you're unable to access your transcript online due to verification issues, you can request it by mail using Form 4506-T, but expect a 5-10 business day wait. Urgent cases may qualify for Taxpayer Advocate Service intervention under Internal Revenue Code Section 7803(c).
This happened to me in February. Got the "error status" message, then waited 3 weeks for a letter that never came. I tried calling back but couldn't get through for days. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get past the hold times and spoke to an agent who explained exactly what was wrong - turned out to be a simple verification issue with my W-2. Got my refund a week later after they fixed it. Definitely worth the call if you don't want to wait until April 23rd.
Omg thank you! I might try this because waiting another 2+ weeks is killing me. Did they charge you for the service?
There is a fee, but it was worth every penny to me since I was able to get through in about 15 minutes instead of spending hours redialing. The agent I reached was super helpful and actually fixed my issue while I was on the phone.
Error" status usually means one of these things: 1. Math error'they re fixing 2. Missing information 3. Income verification issue 4. Identity verification needed 5. Credit eligibility check In most cases they fix it themselves. The April 23 date is likely when their system is scheduled to complete the review. If they need anything from you, the letter will sayso.
Omar Fawaz
Oh my goodness, I was EXACTLY where you are now!! Filed January 25th, cycle code 0505, PATH message for weeks, and I was checking WMR and transcripts literally every day! I was so stressed because I needed that money for car repairs! I finally got my refund last week after almost 11 weeks of waiting. The weekly cycles are real - mine updated on a Thursday night and the money was in my account the following Wednesday. Hang in there!!! šš
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Chloe Anderson
Just to clarify some confusion I'm seeing in other comments: Cycle code 0505 means your account is on a weekly processing cycle (05) that updates on Thursdays, and the 05 at the end indicates the year (2025 for 2024 tax returns). In my experience working with tax clients, PATH Act returns (with EITC/ACTC) filed in January typically complete processing by mid-March, but this year we're seeing longer delays across the board. The lack of an 846 code simply means your refund hasn't been scheduled yet - it doesn't necessarily indicate a problem.
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