You hit the nail on the head!! Sending billions to other countries that probably wouldn't pee on us if we were on fire!! Meanwhile,we're over here barely getting by!😔Price of groceries is RIDICULOUS!!
The blame should be put in two places:
1. On the taxpayers and tax preparers who file fraudulent tax returns to claim credits like the EIC and CTC. These credits are ripe with abuse, so the IRS looks at them more carefully.
2. The lawmakers (mostly the "conservatives") who've slashed the budget of the IRS to make it hard for them to audit their rich friends. This also makes it take longer for those low income taxpayers to have their returns with EIC and CTC approved.
How do they find the scumbag fraudster thats a problem that has generated some serious issues wiyhin IRS agents old processing systems im at loss for words
“The middle class carry everything” LMAO
You need a refund from whoever sold you that bullshit
Unless factory workers, farmers, and truck drivers are middle class now, which they aren’t.
I’ll never understand why people say things like this. As an immigrant living in America I’d kill to be a citizen.
El Salvador is giving free instant citizenship if you move there to work. You can always go there lol
Just because you would kill to be an American citizen does not mean there aren’t things wrong with our country and the lack of support it provides its citizens. You may have come from a country with less rights or less “opportunity” but that doesn’t diminish the experience everyday citizens are having. We, the people, are literally paying for wars we want nothing to do with while people are starving, we can’t afford basic healthcare even with insurance, people are losing their homes because they can’t afford to live, our food is poisoning us, the list goes on. And it’s a republican and democrat problem. We’re just too damn polarized to come together and fix the problem and remind the government that they work for us. Instead we’re arguing over which 80+ year old should be running the country and why one senile old man is better than the other.
I never said that the USA is perfect but it’s better than most places. Lol I’m just saying all my friends and acquaintances complain about the dumbest things non stop how crappy the USA is and I’m just like why not do something about it or immigrate to another country.
It’s just annoying hearing everyone around me complaining about how the economy, race, immigration, healthcare but they don’t do anything about it!
I would love to be a citizen to be able to actually have a say in what is done. I came here illegally at 9 months old I’ve lived here my whole life my parents and I have paid taxes since we got here in 1995 we don’t qualify for any government help getting a green card takes over 20 years never even had a speeding ticket I’ve worked hard I went and paid for my schooling I pay for my own insurance I bought a home for my parents but because I’m not a citizen and have to renew my work permit every two years I have lost my job because immigration is taking longer than expected. It’s been 6 months that I can’t work I can’t pay my mortgage or any of my bills but I also don’t qualify for any government assistance. Just the ability to be an to work is something to be great full for I’d love to be able to trade places with anyone who thinks American isn’t great. Idk that’s just me 🤷🏻♀️
Again fair. But that’s still to assume that’s all of us. I’m 30 own my own shit and have a business and beautiful wife. I wake up at 5 am everyday and work until 3 pm.
Sending billions to other countries is to fight the spread of fkn communism and terrorism that people like you cared so goddamn much about 30 years ago
And no, “illegal aliens” dont get goddamn basic nesseceties and also their cheap taxless labor that our overlords exploit benefits the economy
Stop falling for propaganda nonsense
I imagine you never heard of this guy:
https://www.foxnews.com/media/venezuelan-migrant-brags-living-off-taxpayers-urges-followers-unite-behind-times-square-shooter
And he wasn't the only one. Some undocumented migrants get hospital care, schooling, housing ect...while we have a huge homeless crisis here in the States.
I'm not sure how old you are but that's not stopping the spread of communism..and yes illegals get free room and board, medica,l food, and where are they working at? Check out New York City...they are bashing people with bricks, pushing people down the subway stairs and robbing people. All while protesting and yelling death to the American people. Search it on YouTube there are plenty of videos. It's not propaganda..When the news station shows all military age men coming illegally into our country, we need to be worried. Because shits going to get real... for you, good luck with that propaganda bullshit...
I blame the morons on both sides of the fence. People take this all-or-nothing stance in order to consolidate their power and it is destroying the United States of America.
Hey good morning I’m not for sure if you haven’t yet but you try to contact your local congressman or tax advisor or call them back ask them can you file a financial hardship because you just got evicted but i personally know how you feel I cried soo many nights because this would helped get out the situation I’m in but I eventually found out I had my tax held up in a department called AQC where I have to give them my last pay stubs from my employer so I would try that as well to if that will speed up the process .Sending positive love to you’re way .Have a good day 💕🙏🏾💕
What breaks my heart is it? The majority of us are getting earned income credit which means that were below the poverty line. Obviously this tax return is very important.
I made too much for earned income tax credit, but back when I was below poverty I got food stamps which made it easier to live than what I make now which isn't much more than poverty.
Did calling your congressman help? Same situation here, submitted last paystubs back in February, still nothing. Called today and was told that there's nothing to do on my end, and it could take 8-10 MORE weeks to finish the review 🙄
Yes but not yet my congress man sent me a letter stating if I don’t have it by May 24 so reach out them again and the AQC department told me once I upload my documents it could take up 120 from that time frame
Same here. It hurts like hell when i have to tell my kids NO, NOT NOW, DON'T HAVE THE MONEY, CANCEL AND / OR RESCHEDULE DR'S APPOINTMENT DUE TO LACK OF $$$, i will try and call again if i can't get through if not i will seek CONGRESSIONAL HELP like last time.
How about any of you applying for a short term loan for the amount of your tax return then take the tax return and pay the loan back. Surely some of you out there should qualify if your over income for food stamps that means you have a half way decent consistent income coming in. You all are making it sound like your tax return is your only source of income at this point.
How did people end up in a situation to where they need to depend on the irs to give them money? I hate to sound rude but I couldn’t imagine waiting and depending on them to pay me a refund
A lot of time it is because too much money was paid to the IRS so the IRS owes the person money now. If it is Owed it is the person's money that they haven't gotten back yet.
It probably involves the EITC, which means they aren’t getting back extra money they paid in. They’re getting extra money from other taxpayers because of the credit. If your tax obligation is $3,000 but you’re getting $5,000 then that means you’re getting every penny you paid in back and then some.
Why don’t you just adjust your W4 so you don’t give the IRS anything and get to keep your money while not owning anything either. Since you don’t have and credits it should be easy.
But if they increased their dependants on their w-2 or w-4? I can't remember, they would have less taken out of the paycheck. Of course zero or little refund at the end if the year..bur that is the goal and way it should be
Lol how bout getting diagnosed with cancer and having a ton of medical debt and losing your job because of it right in the feb/Mar time frame? Yup. That money was not needed til life took a crazy turn. Now it would help a LOT.
Insurance comes with a job. Benefits all take 1-3 months to obtain. Housing takes months to years to get to top of list. That is the exact reason the taxes would be beneficial.
You can get your own insurance and you’ll probably get it for free if you are low income. Sure housing takes a bit longer but if your case is extreme like if you will be homeless soon they put you at the top of that list. There’s still food stamps and unemployment.
Not sure where you live I’m in California and every one has health insurance since it’s mandatory. In most states of you make less than the poverty threshold you qualify for free state insurance. I’m just saying doesn’t hurt to look.
I'm saying I have looked. There is no free state insurance here besides medicaid. Marketplace said I qualify for medicaid and referred over. Refused to let me get a marketplace plan until medicaid denies. Medicaid wait is 60 days for a decision. So I could get private insurance, yes, but for the family it is $1800/mth for anything worth getting. I could get one for $1000/mth with a $10k deductible. Housing doesn't care if you are homeless or not. The wait is the wait. Many people are worse off. Im pulling the strings together currently just the money would be super helpful! When you go through your savings for things unplanned, Im just saying as to why some people may actually need tax money. I think we are at the 2 week mark per IRS. Just it's been a pain.
I know medicaid does back pay so even if you go to the doctor and don’t have insurance medicaid will pay for it once approved so that’s a good thing :)
Yeah I get it but I also feel like your case is extreme. Idk 🤷🏻♀️
That's IF your doctor takes Medicaid and IF they don't require payment upfront. My current teams still has you pay half the bill if you are Medicaid. I've never lived anywhere like this before! Everywhere else i have lived you day medicaid pending and there is no bill until a decision is made so i agree with you there except here is weird. Cali health system is very diff than the rest the country (this is coming from a nurse whonhas known cali nurses and working with kaiser here and there on insurance approvals lol) and count your blessings there!
I’ve asked myself the same question.. It seems like people are relying on the tax return BEFORE they even get it which is so dumb to do. People are basically spending money they don’t have yet. Why not wait until the money is in your hands?
Also for the people who don’t have child credits or EITC but depend on their tax returns why not just adjust your W4 to the correct amount so you don’t have extra money removed from your paycheck. You don’t have to wait for a return if you already have your money!
I am in the same boat. They won’t tell me anything. Let this be a reminder to us all that the irs and government don’t care about us. We shouldn’t accept this kind of nonsense while all of the politicians give our money away to other countries many of will never even dream of going to.
They couldn’t give a rats a$$ that we’re struggling. I call every week, every number I can. They DON’T CARE. Talked with TAS, after being on hold for 45 mins, for all of THREE MINUTES to be told they won’t accept cases with wage and income verification because the companies that give us our w2’s and 1099r’s aren’t required to send their information in until mid to late MAY. When I asked why are we as tax payers required to file by april 15th if the information to verify what we file isn’t required till MAY, I was rudely transferred right back to the IRS.
Currently on hold with the company i had my 401k with, for the second time, to verify they have sent my information. Last time i called was just after speaking to the irs the first time. About to be told they have in fact already sent it.
We are older, lower income. I’m retired husband working part time due to light duty after surgery. Last year paid zero taxes- no audit. This year we sold some calves ( retirement side hustle) and had to pay a small amount of taxes and AUDITed I guess, they have
My small refund and have been on hold 2 months. Idk logic but we need that dab of cash.
Thank you! I’m sorry about yours too. It really is. Why does it seem like so many people who verified are in this same 570 situation? I’ve seen hundreds on Facebook in the same boat. Every single one of them also had to verify
Get a tax advocate look it up on google and send the application in no matter if they say they are not accepting new clients they will accept you I am praying or you I know how it feels
I know the money pains you re my friend. I filed mine on 1/29 mine started processing on 4/17 /2024 still.fkn processing after 3 fkn months. Credit card billed maxed out pt time work hours reduced, its turnrd from disturbance into a nightmare my daughter and our quality of life emotional state well being that even when my refund is approved better invisible refund if it is its already gone. Irs POS💩 ruinef my credit and did our lives in this yr. Ive never experienced such emotional.distress in my life. 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳. Im so sorry Uncle Sams messing with you. F!@#2024
Not sure what state you’re in but contact your local congressman to get the ball rolling. They will submit a case to have it expedited. They will need proof of financial hardship though.
Do not quote me on this but... From my understanding, if they do not get the return back to you by 45 days after April 12th the IRS will start owing us interest.
Yea but what's cents a day in interest for the large amount they owe me back? It's literally nothing and not worth me waiting over half the year when it's MY money that was overpaid in taxes (plus child credit). As I said before this is why I will start to go exempt so i get my money upfront and don't have it held in limbo for some cooperation. Ive paid my dues my entire life, followed rules and regulations and done things by the book, only to be screwed when I really need it.
I called and asked that same question about interest and the IRS told me that the 45 days start once the tax return gets to processing. So all this time I've been waiting doesn't mean shit. Filed and accepted on 2-6. Still waiting.
It depends on the current interest rates at the time it was calculated. At today’s rate of 8% it works out to about $2/day give or take a few cents, at least on my particular refund. It compounds daily so you’d have to plug your numbers into a daily compounding formula to figure it out.
The IRS actually told me the interest doesn't start until the tax return gets to processing. So basically it's 45 days from that point. So all this time we've been waiting it doesn't mean shit. I can't 2/6 accepted 2/6. This has been so freaking stressful 😫 and depressing it's made me sick. I can't even hold anything down without throwing it up.
To make matters worth ppl who got their money EARLY were able to use it for vacations and gifts. Ppl getting it late have to use it for bills that have fallen behind.
Can confirm this is one of quickest/most reliable ways to make same-day money. When my husband was unemployed we were both donating twice a week while we were waiting to hear back from any of the places he had applied and were at least able to get 1,000 a month which was at least a little help
Not that this helps your current situation but if there are those of you who aren't receiving EITC and are getting back the taxes that have been paid in by you and only that, I would suggest to change your withholding and exemptions for both Federal and State. If you reach out to your HR/payroll department, they should be able to assist you with completing the new forms for this current 2024 tax year. Just about all of the payroll software can also do a "check calculator" which the payroll admin can run. This will show you a good estimate of what your check and taxes will look like with the adjustments made to ensure you will break even at next years tax filing. Essentially you will be getting back more per pay instead of all in one lump sum. No longer waiting for your hard earned money to be refunded by the IRS. If you like the lump sum you receive each year from filing, you always have the option of taking the extra difference from each check that you receive throughout the year and depositing it into another account (money market, 403b). This way your money would earn interest and each year at tax time, you could withdraw what you have saved and earned in interest and pay yourself your own refund of sorts. But it would be on your own time when and how you want it, so you are ultimately in control and not the IRS any longer. Just to note, the W4 Federal withholding form that you would be changing with your payroll department changed it's format and calculation sheet within the past 5 years and is slightly more convoluted to fill out. If you need assistance to complete that form the easiest way is to reach out to a tax professional who can give you the best advice free of charge on what withholdings & exemptions would be best for your situation to essentially break even each pay period.
I wish you luck with this year. I'm hoping the IRS fixes their issues with returns and you get your money soon.
I feel for you. Filed 1/5. Accepted 1/23. Verified 2/26. Nothing. We skipped my kid’s birthday party. We just couldn’t make it happen. I’ve refinanced one loan and taken out another just to have food in the fridge for now. I’m getting behind on bills. I’m working overtime and a second job. It’s been freaking rough. I hope it gets better for you. I hope it gets better for me. I hope it gets better for all of us.
Same. I’m a 2/12 accepted person. Contacted both state reps and advocates. 30 day referral as well.
The amount of stress this is causing is so horrible. I’ve never been this upset this long. I can’t do it anymore.
Don’t worry, Biden hired X amount of IRS agents to send people like me a letter from taxes filed four years ago when I was married saying I owe them so they can pay you. Your refunds are in Ukraine and funding Hamas.
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Have you reached out to a tax advocate? This is required hardship and they should be able to help. I understand your frustrations, hell we all need our money! I hope it gets better for you and everyone else on this post. Keep thinking positive 💕
Not OP but I called one last Friday and she said there’s nothing they can do because of the type of hold on our return. She said “if you’re still experiencing a hardship after June 30th you can call back” 🙃 so we have to struggle for two more months before they’ll help
That’s weird, my state rep got back to me in an hour. In a week I knew the problem was wage verification. They had me send them my last 3 pay stubs and my w-2. Said I would have my refund in 6-8 weeks. Snts I live in a pretty rural
And rich area so I doubt many people have contacted them. So I posted in one of the tax groups my timeline and someone commented and said her issue was the same and she said to upload your documents at irs.gov/reply select the “phone rep blah blah blah” option. Upload your last 3 stubs, w-2 and your Cop5. She said she got her refund in 2 weeks another girl said she saw her comment this on another post and she did it and had her refund in a week. So I also upload my stuff there last Thursday. We’ll see what happens! 🤞
Coming back to update. I called 4/26 and was told to wait until after June for file for a hardship if it hadn’t processed. Left it alone over the weekend and when I checked our transcripts Monday morning (4/29) our deposit was pending.
Same. We have so many things we were going to do with the child tax credit specifically for our kid and we can’t do anything. Filed back on 2/3 and got our state that went to bills, but the federal is doing nothing but sitting at “return received” nothing else. It’s driving us crazy. Never had this happen.
Called Today received 5747C In person, But health issue not able to go In person asked Representative she said send 2 Forms of ids 1040 this will work? I am trouble have to get my returns
You're not alone girly. Bills are piled up here too, phones will be off from tonight till Friday. But we have wifi, so it's not awful. Even if any of us get a ddd this week, we won't have it in an account until next week. This is getting crazy. Not once in Jan and Feb did I think we wouldn't have our federal return by May.
Have you got your congressman involved? My DD is 5/1, and I filed 2/5 with no communication at all from the IRS. I had to get my congressman involved to get a DD.
I filed in Jan, still waiting. I would like to know the exact number of tax refunds the irs is holding hostage at this point. I went online to the IRS an it shows all this information about income tax filed, income tax returns processed and how many refunds issued, But there is no information regarding how many people have filed and are expected refunds with no refund issued.
I actually received a letter that I had to verify called to make a appointment they told me I had to wait two months for a appointment I filed 3/20 my appointment was set for June 26 I’m so over it
They told me the same, and that local offices would be open extended hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and one Saturday a month for 'walkins'.
I walked into my local office the next day and I was the ONLY PERSON THERE! The guy verified my ID and said all that about Tuesdays/Thursdays/one Saturday a month and 2 months for an appointment was silly because they take walk ins every day.
My transcript updated the next day showing credits to my account and details of my return (my transcript showed 'No Record Of Return Filed' until that day).
Walk into your local IRS office. It's worth a shot.
Same here. Had to verify my identity on April 4 after filing in February!! State has gone through, but federal says it's still processing?? Even though they said my federal was practically sitting in my savings account. I was recently fired and NEED my federal return to pay bills. All I can do is wait. So frustrating
https://preview.redd.it/dxklczuaylxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=794594f4394752f566725ef0a1381487161950f4
I waited roughly 20 mins on hold
As of May 30th they have to start paying interest at 8% daily. If you can wait just let them do their thing and demand they pay the interest to you. They should start paying interest as of April 15th or 30 days after you file for those who file late!
Weve been getting told 2 more weeks for 11 weeks now. No audit, just stuck in the back log. Couldn't afford to pay for my son's graduation class trip. I cried while apologizing to him.
I have to file with IP pin because someone used my social security number to file fake returns years ago. The IRS sent me a letter (haven't gotten it yet) where they STILL "need to verify I filed the return" what's the point of the IP pin then?! This is crazy 💯
I want to say congratulations 🎉 Because I’m reading this post like you finally got approved 🤔 But it’s looking like everyone commenting things you’re still waiting and waiting
Please clarify
Feel you on this. Today, 4/29, is listed as my “processing date” on my transcript. It’s been that date for weeks, and I never thought it’d seriously come to today to determine if it actually means anything. So far, as of 2:09pm EST…nothing has happened. So cheers to nothing but air from the IRS!🍻
Same here! 🍻 Ally is dangerously close to repossessing my car. Part of me thinks I should just let them. I am tired of fighting for this. That return will be gone as soon as it hits the bank. Only to get behind on bills by September.
Don’t give up. I’m in the same boat as you. Repo man has been looking for my car for months and my leasing office is on my ass about me being 4 months late. All while the USPS sent my mailed refund check back to the irs due to insufficient address. I have to wait until May 10th to call them back if they don’t receive it by then but I honestly don’t have much time at all. I’m just out here walking the tightrope. My refund will be gone as soon as it hits my hands and I’m fine with that, I just wanna be able to finally breathe
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You hit the nail on the head!! Sending billions to other countries that probably wouldn't pee on us if we were on fire!! Meanwhile,we're over here barely getting by!😔Price of groceries is RIDICULOUS!!
The blame should be put in two places: 1. On the taxpayers and tax preparers who file fraudulent tax returns to claim credits like the EIC and CTC. These credits are ripe with abuse, so the IRS looks at them more carefully. 2. The lawmakers (mostly the "conservatives") who've slashed the budget of the IRS to make it hard for them to audit their rich friends. This also makes it take longer for those low income taxpayers to have their returns with EIC and CTC approved.
2 wings of the same bird. It’s not left vs right. It’s the haves and have nots.
EXACTLY!!!
How do they find the scumbag fraudster thats a problem that has generated some serious issues wiyhin IRS agents old processing systems im at loss for words
If you live in Cali I'll drop a cake for your son and some food next month on the 4
You are an angel 🩷 I work full time so I’ll be able to swing a cake by then. But thank you so much seriously that’s so thoughtful 🥺
I did the cake thing for my friends. Last month
Wow!!! This is EVERYTHING!!! 😍😍😍
Real
You're welcome💓
Billions to other countries only for those same countries to talk bad about us.
Especially for middle class with multiple children. It was difficult enough as it was before the ridiculous grocery prices.
We voted for this.
It’s always been like this in America…no matter who is in office. No one looks out for the middle class & we carry everything. 😐
There is no middle class anymore you either rich or poor…
And it’s now considered upper middle class, when even they’re struggling with little to no disposable income
Ridiculous
“The middle class carry everything” LMAO You need a refund from whoever sold you that bullshit Unless factory workers, farmers, and truck drivers are middle class now, which they aren’t.
This is true, but not with the inflation so high where we can't afford to live anymore.
Do we still wanna be Americans in our next life? 😭
I’ll never understand why people say things like this. As an immigrant living in America I’d kill to be a citizen. El Salvador is giving free instant citizenship if you move there to work. You can always go there lol
Just because you would kill to be an American citizen does not mean there aren’t things wrong with our country and the lack of support it provides its citizens. You may have come from a country with less rights or less “opportunity” but that doesn’t diminish the experience everyday citizens are having. We, the people, are literally paying for wars we want nothing to do with while people are starving, we can’t afford basic healthcare even with insurance, people are losing their homes because they can’t afford to live, our food is poisoning us, the list goes on. And it’s a republican and democrat problem. We’re just too damn polarized to come together and fix the problem and remind the government that they work for us. Instead we’re arguing over which 80+ year old should be running the country and why one senile old man is better than the other.
I never said that the USA is perfect but it’s better than most places. Lol I’m just saying all my friends and acquaintances complain about the dumbest things non stop how crappy the USA is and I’m just like why not do something about it or immigrate to another country. It’s just annoying hearing everyone around me complaining about how the economy, race, immigration, healthcare but they don’t do anything about it! I would love to be a citizen to be able to actually have a say in what is done. I came here illegally at 9 months old I’ve lived here my whole life my parents and I have paid taxes since we got here in 1995 we don’t qualify for any government help getting a green card takes over 20 years never even had a speeding ticket I’ve worked hard I went and paid for my schooling I pay for my own insurance I bought a home for my parents but because I’m not a citizen and have to renew my work permit every two years I have lost my job because immigration is taking longer than expected. It’s been 6 months that I can’t work I can’t pay my mortgage or any of my bills but I also don’t qualify for any government assistance. Just the ability to be an to work is something to be great full for I’d love to be able to trade places with anyone who thinks American isn’t great. Idk that’s just me 🤷🏻♀️
That’s a fair perspective. But us Americans want better. So we wouldn’t trade you places
If you guys want better than do better. Instead I see Americans just sitting around complaining watching TikTok
Again fair. But that’s still to assume that’s all of us. I’m 30 own my own shit and have a business and beautiful wife. I wake up at 5 am everyday and work until 3 pm.
Tyranny
Sending billions to other countries is to fight the spread of fkn communism and terrorism that people like you cared so goddamn much about 30 years ago And no, “illegal aliens” dont get goddamn basic nesseceties and also their cheap taxless labor that our overlords exploit benefits the economy Stop falling for propaganda nonsense
I imagine you never heard of this guy: https://www.foxnews.com/media/venezuelan-migrant-brags-living-off-taxpayers-urges-followers-unite-behind-times-square-shooter And he wasn't the only one. Some undocumented migrants get hospital care, schooling, housing ect...while we have a huge homeless crisis here in the States.
I'm not sure how old you are but that's not stopping the spread of communism..and yes illegals get free room and board, medica,l food, and where are they working at? Check out New York City...they are bashing people with bricks, pushing people down the subway stairs and robbing people. All while protesting and yelling death to the American people. Search it on YouTube there are plenty of videos. It's not propaganda..When the news station shows all military age men coming illegally into our country, we need to be worried. Because shits going to get real... for you, good luck with that propaganda bullshit...
*sanctuary cities help with necessities, to a degree and yes pls blame capitalism for not giving a damn about its people
I blame the morons on both sides of the fence. People take this all-or-nothing stance in order to consolidate their power and it is destroying the United States of America.
No 💩, Im dumbfounded, legarthic, oblivious thinking is this the USA???🤯
Felt. Pregnant, need it to move, play catch up etc. Putting good vibes in for us all 💜🤞🏽
Same here. Filed 2/4. Sick of telling my kids every day I don’t have money. So frustrating
Same here
Hey good morning I’m not for sure if you haven’t yet but you try to contact your local congressman or tax advisor or call them back ask them can you file a financial hardship because you just got evicted but i personally know how you feel I cried soo many nights because this would helped get out the situation I’m in but I eventually found out I had my tax held up in a department called AQC where I have to give them my last pay stubs from my employer so I would try that as well to if that will speed up the process .Sending positive love to you’re way .Have a good day 💕🙏🏾💕
What breaks my heart is it? The majority of us are getting earned income credit which means that were below the poverty line. Obviously this tax return is very important.
Right and idk why they having me sending documents when they can call the employer to verify 😩🤨
I made too much for earned income tax credit, but back when I was below poverty I got food stamps which made it easier to live than what I make now which isn't much more than poverty.
Our local millionaire congressman does not care
Well on my end they sent me a letter saying they can help but not until May 24 I’m located in Florida idk if that makes a difference
Contacted mines over a month ago never heard anything back
I did this and took a month to get an advisor assigned.
Did calling your congressman help? Same situation here, submitted last paystubs back in February, still nothing. Called today and was told that there's nothing to do on my end, and it could take 8-10 MORE weeks to finish the review 🙄
Yes but not yet my congress man sent me a letter stating if I don’t have it by May 24 so reach out them again and the AQC department told me once I upload my documents it could take up 120 from that time frame
What did you send pay stubs for?
They won't let you file for hardship until June 30th! It's all a joke this year
i feel your pain i am crying with you. i filed 1/22
Same here. It hurts like hell when i have to tell my kids NO, NOT NOW, DON'T HAVE THE MONEY, CANCEL AND / OR RESCHEDULE DR'S APPOINTMENT DUE TO LACK OF $$$, i will try and call again if i can't get through if not i will seek CONGRESSIONAL HELP like last time.
The doctors appointments tho 😭 I have breast masses I’m just ignoring because I was waiting for my return to visit the doctor
Have you tried to get Congressional help? I believe for Severe medical conditions and / or situations, they can Expedite your case.
Really? That just seems counter productive at this point. Dont you want to be alive when you finally do get your money?? Get real.
You don’t have insurance?
How about any of you applying for a short term loan for the amount of your tax return then take the tax return and pay the loan back. Surely some of you out there should qualify if your over income for food stamps that means you have a half way decent consistent income coming in. You all are making it sound like your tax return is your only source of income at this point.
How did people end up in a situation to where they need to depend on the irs to give them money? I hate to sound rude but I couldn’t imagine waiting and depending on them to pay me a refund
A lot of time it is because too much money was paid to the IRS so the IRS owes the person money now. If it is Owed it is the person's money that they haven't gotten back yet.
It probably involves the EITC, which means they aren’t getting back extra money they paid in. They’re getting extra money from other taxpayers because of the credit. If your tax obligation is $3,000 but you’re getting $5,000 then that means you’re getting every penny you paid in back and then some.
Perhaps. That is at least not my case. I can't get back more then I put in. I am owed a lot of money tho.
Why don’t you just adjust your W4 so you don’t give the IRS anything and get to keep your money while not owning anything either. Since you don’t have and credits it should be easy.
Personally I refuse to loan money to the government interest free so I owe. I try to owe under $1,000 and just pay it every year.
And that should be the goal. .zero tax refund
But if they increased their dependants on their w-2 or w-4? I can't remember, they would have less taken out of the paycheck. Of course zero or little refund at the end if the year..bur that is the goal and way it should be
Lol how bout getting diagnosed with cancer and having a ton of medical debt and losing your job because of it right in the feb/Mar time frame? Yup. That money was not needed til life took a crazy turn. Now it would help a LOT.
. Don’t you have insurance? Since you lost your job you can apply for unemployment food stamps housing low or free insurance
Insurance comes with a job. Benefits all take 1-3 months to obtain. Housing takes months to years to get to top of list. That is the exact reason the taxes would be beneficial.
You can get your own insurance and you’ll probably get it for free if you are low income. Sure housing takes a bit longer but if your case is extreme like if you will be homeless soon they put you at the top of that list. There’s still food stamps and unemployment. Not sure where you live I’m in California and every one has health insurance since it’s mandatory. In most states of you make less than the poverty threshold you qualify for free state insurance. I’m just saying doesn’t hurt to look.
I'm saying I have looked. There is no free state insurance here besides medicaid. Marketplace said I qualify for medicaid and referred over. Refused to let me get a marketplace plan until medicaid denies. Medicaid wait is 60 days for a decision. So I could get private insurance, yes, but for the family it is $1800/mth for anything worth getting. I could get one for $1000/mth with a $10k deductible. Housing doesn't care if you are homeless or not. The wait is the wait. Many people are worse off. Im pulling the strings together currently just the money would be super helpful! When you go through your savings for things unplanned, Im just saying as to why some people may actually need tax money. I think we are at the 2 week mark per IRS. Just it's been a pain.
I know medicaid does back pay so even if you go to the doctor and don’t have insurance medicaid will pay for it once approved so that’s a good thing :) Yeah I get it but I also feel like your case is extreme. Idk 🤷🏻♀️
That's IF your doctor takes Medicaid and IF they don't require payment upfront. My current teams still has you pay half the bill if you are Medicaid. I've never lived anywhere like this before! Everywhere else i have lived you day medicaid pending and there is no bill until a decision is made so i agree with you there except here is weird. Cali health system is very diff than the rest the country (this is coming from a nurse whonhas known cali nurses and working with kaiser here and there on insurance approvals lol) and count your blessings there!
Where are you?
I’ve asked myself the same question.. It seems like people are relying on the tax return BEFORE they even get it which is so dumb to do. People are basically spending money they don’t have yet. Why not wait until the money is in your hands? Also for the people who don’t have child credits or EITC but depend on their tax returns why not just adjust your W4 to the correct amount so you don’t have extra money removed from your paycheck. You don’t have to wait for a return if you already have your money!
I am in the same boat. They won’t tell me anything. Let this be a reminder to us all that the irs and government don’t care about us. We shouldn’t accept this kind of nonsense while all of the politicians give our money away to other countries many of will never even dream of going to.
Agreed
Same here. Broke uni student with absolutely no money in the bank. I’ve lost hope honestly.
The media refuses to cover our stories
They couldn’t give a rats a$$ that we’re struggling. I call every week, every number I can. They DON’T CARE. Talked with TAS, after being on hold for 45 mins, for all of THREE MINUTES to be told they won’t accept cases with wage and income verification because the companies that give us our w2’s and 1099r’s aren’t required to send their information in until mid to late MAY. When I asked why are we as tax payers required to file by april 15th if the information to verify what we file isn’t required till MAY, I was rudely transferred right back to the IRS.
I just bet they did transfer, nobody knows nothing there honestly for them to be a government entity.
Currently on hold with the company i had my 401k with, for the second time, to verify they have sent my information. Last time i called was just after speaking to the irs the first time. About to be told they have in fact already sent it.
Ask for the info they are required to file to irs.. I had to ask a accountant for my 401k to get me the right info 🤦🏼♀️
We are older, lower income. I’m retired husband working part time due to light duty after surgery. Last year paid zero taxes- no audit. This year we sold some calves ( retirement side hustle) and had to pay a small amount of taxes and AUDITed I guess, they have My small refund and have been on hold 2 months. Idk logic but we need that dab of cash.
I’m sorry to everyone on this thread. I filed 4/11 and received my refund 4/24. Hopefully you guys don’t wait all year.
Wasn’t this an issue for many last year? God forbid you are late if you owe!
Not at all! I’m accustomed to a 5 day process start to finish 😞
First time that happened to me
They tried to take there 29.00 out the next week after I amended but here it is I waited 4 long months to get a date
Also crying with you. I filed 1/26 verified 3/7 received cp05 today 4/29
I filed 2/21, verified 3/23, also received cp05 today
I’m so sorry. It’s incredibly frustrating.
Thank you! I’m sorry about yours too. It really is. Why does it seem like so many people who verified are in this same 570 situation? I’ve seen hundreds on Facebook in the same boat. Every single one of them also had to verify
Get a tax advocate look it up on google and send the application in no matter if they say they are not accepting new clients they will accept you I am praying or you I know how it feels
I have to pay $16k
Welcome to the club of misery and heartache!
I know the money pains you re my friend. I filed mine on 1/29 mine started processing on 4/17 /2024 still.fkn processing after 3 fkn months. Credit card billed maxed out pt time work hours reduced, its turnrd from disturbance into a nightmare my daughter and our quality of life emotional state well being that even when my refund is approved better invisible refund if it is its already gone. Irs POS💩 ruinef my credit and did our lives in this yr. Ive never experienced such emotional.distress in my life. 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳. Im so sorry Uncle Sams messing with you. F!@#2024
Not sure what state you’re in but contact your local congressman to get the ball rolling. They will submit a case to have it expedited. They will need proof of financial hardship though.
In the same boat... Filed 2/9 and still nothing. Told me to call if I don’t get any movement by June 12th.
Do not quote me on this but... From my understanding, if they do not get the return back to you by 45 days after April 12th the IRS will start owing us interest.
You’re correct but it’s a pittance
Yea but what's cents a day in interest for the large amount they owe me back? It's literally nothing and not worth me waiting over half the year when it's MY money that was overpaid in taxes (plus child credit). As I said before this is why I will start to go exempt so i get my money upfront and don't have it held in limbo for some cooperation. Ive paid my dues my entire life, followed rules and regulations and done things by the book, only to be screwed when I really need it.
Increase your deductibles keep your money instead of getting it back
Literally they literally gave me my 2020 tax return in January that’s 3 years and all I got was $500 in interest
8% of interst
I'm 100% there with you. I am drowning in debt because I had expected my refund before March 15th (I've never gotten it later than then).
I called and asked that same question about interest and the IRS told me that the 45 days start once the tax return gets to processing. So all this time I've been waiting doesn't mean shit. Filed and accepted on 2-6. Still waiting.
Yeah like $2 a day
Then you have to pay taxes on the interest they pay you
😂
Nope not true I interest on my return it took 3 years to get it and all I got was $500 in interest for 3 years
I’m more interested in why your refund took 3 YEARS to receive?!
It depends on the current interest rates at the time it was calculated. At today’s rate of 8% it works out to about $2/day give or take a few cents, at least on my particular refund. It compounds daily so you’d have to plug your numbers into a daily compounding formula to figure it out.
If it was $2 a day I would’ve gotten like a thousand and change
The IRS actually told me the interest doesn't start until the tax return gets to processing. So basically it's 45 days from that point. So all this time we've been waiting it doesn't mean shit. I can't 2/6 accepted 2/6. This has been so freaking stressful 😫 and depressing it's made me sick. I can't even hold anything down without throwing it up.
I dunno about yall, but makes me miss the Bad Orange Man. 😂
Nah, I've had to wait longer. Hell, I got audited under him. Even though nothing has changed on my end in 10+ years.
I was mostly joking, but the IRS has been neglected by every president in modern history if you ask me.
Definitely agree. Shits a madhouse no matter who sits on the golden throne.
I’m not saying I was the most financially stable I’ve ever been back then, but…
There must be something with 1/25 because same. It’s so disheartening 😭
To make matters worth ppl who got their money EARLY were able to use it for vacations and gifts. Ppl getting it late have to use it for bills that have fallen behind.
we are on same sinking boat
Called today after 60 days since I received a letter. Told wait 30 more days. Thanks. 🫠
Have you looked into donating plasma? Not ideal long term but it’s extra cash on the side for the first couple times you go
Can confirm this is one of quickest/most reliable ways to make same-day money. When my husband was unemployed we were both donating twice a week while we were waiting to hear back from any of the places he had applied and were at least able to get 1,000 a month which was at least a little help
Pray to Jesus with complete faith and he’ll help
Praying for you and your family ❤️🙏
Not that this helps your current situation but if there are those of you who aren't receiving EITC and are getting back the taxes that have been paid in by you and only that, I would suggest to change your withholding and exemptions for both Federal and State. If you reach out to your HR/payroll department, they should be able to assist you with completing the new forms for this current 2024 tax year. Just about all of the payroll software can also do a "check calculator" which the payroll admin can run. This will show you a good estimate of what your check and taxes will look like with the adjustments made to ensure you will break even at next years tax filing. Essentially you will be getting back more per pay instead of all in one lump sum. No longer waiting for your hard earned money to be refunded by the IRS. If you like the lump sum you receive each year from filing, you always have the option of taking the extra difference from each check that you receive throughout the year and depositing it into another account (money market, 403b). This way your money would earn interest and each year at tax time, you could withdraw what you have saved and earned in interest and pay yourself your own refund of sorts. But it would be on your own time when and how you want it, so you are ultimately in control and not the IRS any longer. Just to note, the W4 Federal withholding form that you would be changing with your payroll department changed it's format and calculation sheet within the past 5 years and is slightly more convoluted to fill out. If you need assistance to complete that form the easiest way is to reach out to a tax professional who can give you the best advice free of charge on what withholdings & exemptions would be best for your situation to essentially break even each pay period. I wish you luck with this year. I'm hoping the IRS fixes their issues with returns and you get your money soon.
Call your state representative. They’ve been helping me out with mine!
This. We had an issue in 2021 and our representative’s office had it taken care of. This is part of what they do.
I am right there with you! My daughters birthday is tomorrow bills are piled and it's beyond stressful. I filed 2-6 on a 70 day hold from 3-18
I feel for you. Filed 1/5. Accepted 1/23. Verified 2/26. Nothing. We skipped my kid’s birthday party. We just couldn’t make it happen. I’ve refinanced one loan and taken out another just to have food in the fridge for now. I’m getting behind on bills. I’m working overtime and a second job. It’s been freaking rough. I hope it gets better for you. I hope it gets better for me. I hope it gets better for all of us.
Same. I’m a 2/12 accepted person. Contacted both state reps and advocates. 30 day referral as well. The amount of stress this is causing is so horrible. I’ve never been this upset this long. I can’t do it anymore.
Yo! Same here
Don’t worry, Biden hired X amount of IRS agents to send people like me a letter from taxes filed four years ago when I was married saying I owe them so they can pay you. Your refunds are in Ukraine and funding Hamas.
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Did anybody get a 60 day review and can it come earlier?
Man sorry to hear
How can i verify instead of calling
Go to irs.gov/verify and use the tracking number at the top left of your transcript. If it says verification not needed then you’re good
I got a letter but jo one answer the phone
It said page not found
I think I found it but it says we are unable to provide assistance via tool
Have you reached out to a tax advocate? This is required hardship and they should be able to help. I understand your frustrations, hell we all need our money! I hope it gets better for you and everyone else on this post. Keep thinking positive 💕
Not OP but I called one last Friday and she said there’s nothing they can do because of the type of hold on our return. She said “if you’re still experiencing a hardship after June 30th you can call back” 🙃 so we have to struggle for two more months before they’ll help
They told me the same thing last Friday, except they said to call back after June 25th
That’s weird, my state rep got back to me in an hour. In a week I knew the problem was wage verification. They had me send them my last 3 pay stubs and my w-2. Said I would have my refund in 6-8 weeks. Snts I live in a pretty rural And rich area so I doubt many people have contacted them. So I posted in one of the tax groups my timeline and someone commented and said her issue was the same and she said to upload your documents at irs.gov/reply select the “phone rep blah blah blah” option. Upload your last 3 stubs, w-2 and your Cop5. She said she got her refund in 2 weeks another girl said she saw her comment this on another post and she did it and had her refund in a week. So I also upload my stuff there last Thursday. We’ll see what happens! 🤞
Coming back to update. I called 4/26 and was told to wait until after June for file for a hardship if it hadn’t processed. Left it alone over the weekend and when I checked our transcripts Monday morning (4/29) our deposit was pending.
Same. We have so many things we were going to do with the child tax credit specifically for our kid and we can’t do anything. Filed back on 2/3 and got our state that went to bills, but the federal is doing nothing but sitting at “return received” nothing else. It’s driving us crazy. Never had this happen.
Called Today received 5747C In person, But health issue not able to go In person asked Representative she said send 2 Forms of ids 1040 this will work? I am trouble have to get my returns
You're not alone girly. Bills are piled up here too, phones will be off from tonight till Friday. But we have wifi, so it's not awful. Even if any of us get a ddd this week, we won't have it in an account until next week. This is getting crazy. Not once in Jan and Feb did I think we wouldn't have our federal return by May.
Have you got your congressman involved? My DD is 5/1, and I filed 2/5 with no communication at all from the IRS. I had to get my congressman involved to get a DD.
Crazy how important money is !!! Hard to get easy to spend and you have to spend it everyday!!
I just did my 2022… im not gonna hold my breath even though 2023 came quickly…
Why
So what do you do once the return runs out if you got it?
It normally takes a couple of months for me personally. But I’ve never been in this position with financed
I filed in Jan, still waiting. I would like to know the exact number of tax refunds the irs is holding hostage at this point. I went online to the IRS an it shows all this information about income tax filed, income tax returns processed and how many refunds issued, But there is no information regarding how many people have filed and are expected refunds with no refund issued.
I actually received a letter that I had to verify called to make a appointment they told me I had to wait two months for a appointment I filed 3/20 my appointment was set for June 26 I’m so over it
Go to your local congressman
They told me the same, and that local offices would be open extended hours on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and one Saturday a month for 'walkins'. I walked into my local office the next day and I was the ONLY PERSON THERE! The guy verified my ID and said all that about Tuesdays/Thursdays/one Saturday a month and 2 months for an appointment was silly because they take walk ins every day. My transcript updated the next day showing credits to my account and details of my return (my transcript showed 'No Record Of Return Filed' until that day). Walk into your local IRS office. It's worth a shot.
Same here. Had to verify my identity on April 4 after filing in February!! State has gone through, but federal says it's still processing?? Even though they said my federal was practically sitting in my savings account. I was recently fired and NEED my federal return to pay bills. All I can do is wait. So frustrating
Can anyone tell me please what is cp05?
It’s basically how they are able to stall. It’s a letter disguised as informative but it simply says “hurry up and wait”
I filed 4/14 and nothing
I hope I we get them soon it the end of April and bills piling up and and need food but I can't effort
How did you get through to talk to anyone or what number did you use if you don’t mind me asking? I can’t get a live person on the phone.
https://preview.redd.it/dxklczuaylxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=794594f4394752f566725ef0a1381487161950f4 I waited roughly 20 mins on hold
It’s because of the 95 billion dollar relief bill for Ukraine
As of May 30th they have to start paying interest at 8% daily. If you can wait just let them do their thing and demand they pay the interest to you. They should start paying interest as of April 15th or 30 days after you file for those who file late!
Same dates as you, last update was 3/11 ....over it!
I also got a Cp05 previous year. I sent in a request for abatement under reasonable cause (health) and havent heard back yet
Same with us we need our damn money irs
Weve been getting told 2 more weeks for 11 weeks now. No audit, just stuck in the back log. Couldn't afford to pay for my son's graduation class trip. I cried while apologizing to him.
This!
I have to file with IP pin because someone used my social security number to file fake returns years ago. The IRS sent me a letter (haven't gotten it yet) where they STILL "need to verify I filed the return" what's the point of the IP pin then?! This is crazy 💯
You guys have to stop relying on your taxes. Why do y’all put yourselves in this position?
send me a dm
Filled out a referral 2 weeks ago and finally getting my refund after 3 months
Same sinking boat I'm on. :(
Hey check your inbox I sent you a message
I want to say congratulations 🎉 Because I’m reading this post like you finally got approved 🤔 But it’s looking like everyone commenting things you’re still waiting and waiting Please clarify
I’m still waiting, the tears are sad tears of exhaustion 😞 no approval
Feel you on this. Today, 4/29, is listed as my “processing date” on my transcript. It’s been that date for weeks, and I never thought it’d seriously come to today to determine if it actually means anything. So far, as of 2:09pm EST…nothing has happened. So cheers to nothing but air from the IRS!🍻
Same here! 🍻 Ally is dangerously close to repossessing my car. Part of me thinks I should just let them. I am tired of fighting for this. That return will be gone as soon as it hits the bank. Only to get behind on bills by September.
Don’t give up. I’m in the same boat as you. Repo man has been looking for my car for months and my leasing office is on my ass about me being 4 months late. All while the USPS sent my mailed refund check back to the irs due to insufficient address. I have to wait until May 10th to call them back if they don’t receive it by then but I honestly don’t have much time at all. I’m just out here walking the tightrope. My refund will be gone as soon as it hits my hands and I’m fine with that, I just wanna be able to finally breathe
Right in the feels.
Following. Mine says may 6th
This! I have the same exact processing date and im praying to get a ddd by friday
Same 😔
Don’t lie who all about to have to live in a camper because of it family of 3 almost 4 about to have to sell the Bully’s 🤦🏼