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Your transcript will show a 150 code when your return has been processed and entered into the system. Until then, it will look empty. Most returns are taking about 15-20 days for that first code to appear from what I've seen on this sub. Don't panic yet!
Why would anyone file their tax returns in 2025 for their 2024 taxes already??? I think you mean 2023 and 2024 for filing dates.
Ok I've been having so much trouble understanding my tax transcript and where my refund is. The IRS site is confusing AF with all these random codes and dates. I tried calling but gave up after being on hold for 2 hours. Anyone know how to actually figure out what's happening with my return?
If you need to actually talk to someone at the IRS (which is nearly impossible these days), try Claimyr. Got me a callback from an agent within 45 minutes after I spent days trying to get through on my own.
Thanks for the suggestions! Just tried taxr.ai and it totally broke down what was happening - turns out my return is under review because of a mismatch with one of my W2s. At least now I know what's going on!
OP - was this your first time using Current bank for tax refund? Wondering if its worth switching from my traditional bank if I'd get my refund faster next year.
Not to freak you out but have you checked if someone filed a return using your SSN? My friend had this happen to him last year - his transcript was blank but it turns out someone had already filed a fraudulent return with his info early in the season. Might be worth checking your credit report just to be safe.
He finally got through to the IRS and they told him. But don't panic - if you got an acceptance notification for YOUR return, that means the IRS accepted it under your SSN, so probably not identity theft. My friend never got an acceptance, his return was rejected.
Anyone else remember when refunds used to take like 2 weeks max? The IRS gets worse every year I swear. My parents told me they used to get their refunds in like 7-10 days back in the 90s.
For real! My first tax return in 2008, I filed and literally had the money 8 days later. Now we're sitting here begging for scraps of information 6 weeks later like π€‘
Congress keeps cutting their budget and then everyone complains when service gets worse. What did people expect would happen? π€·ββοΈ
So frustrating how the IRS holds onto our money for "reviews" but if we owe them, we better pay on time with interest! π The double standard is real.
Preach! They can take their sweet time giving us our money but we're penalized instantly if we're late. Make it make sense!
And they don't even pay us interest until after 45 days. Such a scam.
I used to freak out about these codes until I realized how common they are. Last year had 570, got my refund 3 weeks later with no contact from IRS. Year before had 420 examination code, got a letter, sent in docs, and still got full refund. Their system flags things automatically - try not to panic.
Ava Thompson
FWIW some refunds are being held because of the backlog from the government shutdown threat last year. Not saying that's your situation but just one more possibility. I'm in a similar boat - 2022 return still not processed fully. It's criminal how they treat us.
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CyberSiren
have you tried contacting your local congressperson's office? sometimes they can help push the IRS on delayed refunds. worth a shot since youve been waiting so long
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Omar Fawzi
β’That's a good idea, hadn't thought of that. Will try on Monday, thanks!
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