[David]

In 2005, the IRS tightened the rules for head of uohsehold.Previously, you could claim HOH if your adult child lived with you no matter how much money they made. Now, you must also be able to claim that child as a dependent and that meant their income has to be less than $3500.Previously (for 1 or 2 years *only*), you could even claim HOH if you had a child that you treated as your own living with you all year. Now, that child had to be a qualifying child related to you by blood or marriage. The child of a roommate, girlfriend or cousin does not qualify.While most preparers noticed and followed the rule changes, some didn’t. While most preparers quizzed their clients to ensure they actually met the rules, some simply heard I-did-it-last-year and did it again.As for HRB, did you have the extra cost insurance that said HRB would actually pay for the mistakes, including tax, or just the regular professional courtesy that they would try to assist with an amended return and consider paying the penalties?Ultimately, the tax return is your paperwork. Ultimately, the information on the return and tax bill are yours. If you owe higher taxes, then it’s yours to pay.

[Karen]

the Tax advocate is yes a free IRS rcsviee however, it is not for resolving your tax debtthe office is available to help you resolve tax issues you have not been able to resolve with the normal IRS channelsit is a small office, not a big work force and very busyif you have a $16000 tax debt, you only options are to pay it, get an installment agreement or try the Offer in Compromise which you can do yourselfthe latter is not often accepted and not a hugely successful option

[Hmmmm]

paying fines, getting license, computer fixed, hd camera (to start a vlog), bariatric clinic, getting in shape, establish credit, and MOVE! ITS A LOT I NEED/WANT THIS MONEY FOR…sad praying for this best!!!

[Veronica]

If you REALLY want to be “smart” about it, don’t have so much tax withheld from your pay in the first place! A “decent” reunfd in my book is $0. Heck, I’d rather PAY when I file. That way the government is lending ME money, not the other way around that’s all that YOU are doing and you’re getting nothing in return for it either.If you went to Wally World and bought some stuff for $15 and gave the cashier a $20 and she told you that you’d have to wait until next April for your change, you’d go postal, right? Hell yes you would! Why then is it such a great deal when the GOVERNMENT does the same thing to you? Dumber yet, you AGREE in advance to let them do it to you. You ASK them to do it to you!If you get more than pocket change for a reunfd then you’re doing yourself a disservice. If you had the proper amount of tax withheld in the first place, you’d be current on your credit cards or be ahead on them even. The interest you would have saved could have EASILY been as much as HALF of whatever reunfd you are looking at given the credit card rates often charged to college students!If you’re carrying any credit card debt, pay that off FIRST. That’s a rate of return of between 35% and 75% right there.You want smart? You just got it!

[jeff]

I filed on the March 15, give or take was excepted 2 days later and had a should be dd date of march 30. Now its telling me because of processing delays April 24th. Am I gonna get my return?

[Anonymous]

Has anyone out there heard anything new about the 6 week message? I filed 2/14 and had the one liner until last Saturday when it changed to the 6 week message, its now been 9 weeks!

[Anonymous]

Here are all the codes:
Reference Code Status Description

IRM
1001 Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.4, Refund Issued But, Lost, Stolen, Destroyed or Not Received
1101 No data, taxpayer filed paper return more than 6 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found
1102 No data, taxpayer filed electronic return more than 3 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found
1021 FMS part offset, check mailed more than 4 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.2, Return/Refund Located
1061 FMS part offset, direct deposit more than 1 week ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.2., Return/Refund Located
1121 Problem identified; P-Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.23, P- Freeze
1141 Refund delayed liability on another account; V- Freeze more than 8 cycles IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze
1161 Refund delayed, bankruptcy on account :-V Freeze, CLOSING-CD-IND is ‘Y’; less than 8 weeks IRM 21.5.6.4.35, -V Freeze
1181 Refund delayed, pulled for review, not within 7 cycles conduct account analysis
1201 All other conditions not covered by a status code conduct account analysis
1221 Refund delayed, pulled for review, within 7 cycles conduct account analysis
1241 Paper return received more than 6 weeks ago; -E Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.8, -E Freeze
1242 Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; –E Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.8, -E Freeze
1261 Paper return received more than 6 weeks ago; –Q Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.25, -Q Freeze
1262 Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; -Q Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.25, -Q Freeze
1301 Fact of Filing Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; no other information See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed
1341 Refund delayed, liability on another account; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze
1361 Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze
1381 Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze
1401 Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze
1421 Refund delayed bankruptcy on account; -V Freeze; more than 8 weeks IRM 21.5.6.4.35, -V Freeze
1441 Refund delayed, SSN, ITIN or Name mismatch with SSA/IRS; return posted to Invalid Segment IRM 21.5.6.4.13, I- Freeze
1461 Taxpayer is advised their refund check was mailed undelivered by the Postal Service. Taxpayer is provided the option to update their address online. Check account to determine if the taxpayer changed their address online. If address is changed, advise taxpayer their request is being processed.
If taxpayer did not change their address, follow instructions in IRM 21.4.3.4.3, Undeliverable Refund Checks.
1481 Refund delayed, return Unpostable See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed
1501 Direct Deposit between 1 and 2 weeks ago, check with bank, file check claim See IRM 21.4.1.4.7.1, Direct Deposit of Refunds
1502 Direct Deposit more than 2 weeks ago, check with bank, file check claim See IRM 21.4.1.4.7.1, Direct Deposit of Refunds
1521 No data, paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago; TIN not validated IRM 21.5.6.4.13, I- Freeze
1522 No data, taxpayer filed electronic return more than 3 weeks ago; TIN not validated See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found
2007/2008 Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and taxpayer does not meet Internet Refund Fact of Filing (IRFOF) eligibility. For example account may have an additional liability, or a freeze code other than S-. Analyze account and take appropriate action.
2009 Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and taxpayer does not meet IRFOF eligibility. Taxpayer does not pass disclosure through IRFOF due to lack of data on IRFOF. IRM 21.4.3.4.3, Undeliverable Refund Checks
8001 Paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.
8002 Electronic return taxpayer filed more than 3 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.
9001 Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM.
9021 Reference Code for all math error conditions Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM
9022 Math error on return. Direct deposit more than 1 week ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM
9023 Math error on return. Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM
9024 Math error on return. Balance due more than $50 Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

[Anonymous]

I also use Woodforest and they process dd for same day up until 8pm….if they get later then it will be next day.

[Anonymous]

I would like to know the answer to this also. My Return was scheduled for dd by 4/13. Checked yesterday and was still “scheduled”, but later in afternoon it changed to “sent” on 4/13/12. Then this morning it had changed to the “6 week” for a short time and now they can’t give me any info…???? I am really hoping that they did indeed send it and it has not made it to my bank.

[Anonymous]

Another interesting read!

MrsRivera52 Says:
April 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Wooohoo it works!!!!! I found this in my news paper here in Florida regarding the tax fraud it was interesting to read: http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012304020032

[Anonymous]

I have placed a list of News links in our Green Contacts tab for anyone interested in bringing attention to the IRS problems this year. That list can also be found here: Media.

[Anonymous]

Did you finally receive the illusive HDD and did not receive your refund on that date? One of our new users explained a possible cause.

32inchforgiatos Says:
April 13, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Another branch of the IRS may have intercepted your refund for further review. When this happens, IRS Customer Service may tell you that the refund has been sent out when in fact it never reached your account. This is part of the IRS Revenue Protection Strategy and it insures that questionable information on a tax return is addressed before paying out the refund. If this happened in your case, you will get a letter from the IRS within the next few weeks to explain why your refund was withheld. They may need more information from you in order to complete the review and disburse your refund.

[Anonymous]

MrsRivera52 says:

April 12, 2012 at 10:15 am

Lmao well I just got off the phone with the IRS rep and this is my story: Filed 3/23 accepted within minutes still no money so I called this past Monday and the IRS rep said that they have already deducted my husbands debt from 2008 and my refund had been completed and to expect the return before April 23 however my family needs to get up to new jersey due to a family member in the hospital so I called again and spoke to rep number:1000730245 and told him our situation the put me on hold for 5 min and came back and told me the money has been frozen of course I asked why and he said to see if there are any other outstanding debts I told him there were none, he then told me I wouldn’t even receive it for 2-3 weeks from April 16th…. I’m livid at this point and asked why the previous rep told me the other information he said she shouldn’t have….. Well at this point this is a bunch of bull and I don’t believe anything they are saying…. That would out us at damn near 2 months for an e file smh!!!

[Anonymous]

Needs Answers Says:
April 11, 2012 at 12:13 pm (Edit)
I just called to check on my return with the IRS, now this is only my second call. I was told it would be 60 days from today, i asked her why today? I called last week n no one said anything about a review. She told me it is 60 days from today because i called. And every time i call the 60 days starts over! What kind of s**t is that? Now they are having fun at our expense. This is bull. I filed my return 2/28 was accepted 2/29.

[jemar707]

Singlemom Says:
April 11, 2012 at 8:26 pm (Edit)
Just got of the phone with an irs rep and asked her to file the referral process. She had no idea what i talking about she had to ask her supervisor and when she came back on the phone they told me i was told internal information and i was given a number for an advocate to call. Urrrrgggghhhh

[Anonymous]

I just thought this would be a good place to discuss what info the individual IRS Agents are giving when we call for updates on our return.

Here is a starter straight from the feed!

1/19 Info Says:
April 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm (Edit)
I just got off the phone with a rep from the IRS. He was very helpful. He told me to call back and ask for a referral letter. This letter is sent to the person that is actually processing your return. The person that is processing your return has 30 days to reply to you directly as to what is going on with your return. I hope this helps.

[Anonymous]

My family and I are taking a trip to New Jersey, my husbands father recently had a stroke. The rest of the money will go to investing in our up and coming electronic repair business.

[Anonymous]

am self employed )operating without a business license) and I allow 2 of my friends to live in my house with 1 child each. they have lived with me all year and niether parent is filing taxes this year. I don’t charge either of them any money for rent, utilities or food etc. as they are both very close friends of mine. Now with that said, since the 2 children are under my roof I claimed them for the earned income credit. I have just received a letter from the irs requesting information to be submitted before I will receive my refund.
information requested are as follows:
1. EARNED INCOME CREDIT – FORM 886-H-EIC
2. DEPENDENTS – FORM 886-H-DEP
3. FILING STATUS – FORM 886-H-HOH
4. SCHEDULE C – FORM 11652

My question is… is this standard operating procedure for the irs review process? Do they normally ask for all this information to be submitted?

I don’t even know where to start. I have receipts for payments from the entire year proving my income totalling just over 13K. the parents of the children will cooperate and write any letter I need. the problem is that I support these children by providing a roof for them, but I don’t have guardian rights nor do I want them. I am just helping out my friends.

with the information I have provided do I need to be worried I will get in trouble for claiming my income which is, up til now, totally unreported and under the table in prior years.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks

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[Anonymous]

am self employed )operating without a business license) and I allow 2 of my friends to live in my house with 1 child each. they have lived with me all year and niether parent is filing taxes this year. I don’t charge either of them any money for rent, utilities or food etc. as they are both very close friends of mine. Now with that said, since the 2 children are under my roof I claimed them for the earned income credit. I have just received a letter from the irs requesting information to be submitted before I will receive my refund.
information requested are as follows:
1. EARNED INCOME CREDIT – FORM 886-H-EIC
2. DEPENDENTS – FORM 886-H-DEP
3. FILING STATUS – FORM 886-H-HOH
4. SCHEDULE C – FORM 11652

My question is… is this standard operating procedure for the irs review process? Do they normally ask for all this information to be submitted?

I don’t even know where to start. I have receipts for payments from the entire year proving my income totalling just over 13K. the parents of the children will cooperate and write any letter I need. the problem is that I support these children by providing a roof for them, but I don’t have guardian rights nor do I want them. I am just helping out my friends.

with the information I have provided do I need to be worried I will get in trouble for claiming my income which is, up til now, totally unreported and under the table in prior years.

any help would be appreciated.

thanks
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[screwed]

Contact number for turbotax and intuit’s refund cashing dept is called tax products group 1-877-908-7228. An agent at turbotax gave me this number to track and verify funds and when they will be in.

Second contact is for IRS – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1-800-304-3107
This number was given to me by the tax produvcts group because the IRS short changed my refund almost $900.00 in error.

[jemar707]

we used to see mass updates on Wednesday and Sunday nights, but other updates still occurred on other days of the week except Sunday. the last 2 weeks though haven’t shown mass updates though. keep checking.

[Anonymous]

When does wmr actually update or does it update daily?

[jemar707]

Good point…we haven’t had a chance to add those, thanks for asking.

Ghost is what people have come up with when describing that the WMR cannot find information about their return.

One liner was coined referring to the message “your return has been received and is being processed.”

[Anonymous]

What’s a ghost mean? Does this mean WMR is not working?

What’s a ‘one liner?’

[AmandaL]

@tryingtobepatient, You know I did file a college credit. I’m not sure if that’s what the hold up is. I just wish that we could get it, The one letter I first got (which a rep told me to pay attention to that letter) My 60th day of waiting regarding that letter would be April 14th, On my transcripts it says my money will be realized on April 15th. I’m not sure if those two dates play a roll in it. Who knows. We’ll see.

[Anonymous]

did some research and found this:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/post/show_full/d5web-uo0r4BP8eJfbaBZS/wmr-irs-reference-number-9001

Seems like a combination of glitches and delays.

[Anonymous]

Filed 1/17 many by dates and then one liner for past few weeks. Today I went ghost. This has never happened to me. I don’t know what to think now.

[IGMR Admin]

Below is a pattern we have seen regarding what days people receive deposits:

March 31, 2012 at 11:25 am  (Edit)
@All, I just reviewed all the recent comments here. (You will be able to search soon too).

There have been “I GOT MY REFUND!!” reports on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This confirms the information I personally was told by a Bank of America rep: “The IRS sends deposit notices on M-F and the deposit will post and become available according to the respective bank or prepaid card posting policies.

The only bank I have heard of posting on a Saturday has been Wells Fargo; this was confirmed by one of our former moderators and detailed information regarding Wells Fargo posting schedule has been provided in the Forum.

Also, their have been a few reports of Walmart’s Greendot prepaid product posting on a Saturday. BOA also told me that deposits are never posted on Saturdays or Sundays for their customers.

If anyone has experience otherwise, please let us know and post it in the forum for other who are searching. For those that have heard only Wednesday and Friday, this I believe, was the IRS’s former policy we have each experienced in past years. According to a report I read on irs.gov summarizing the readiness for implementing the new system, this was a feature that would improve processing times this year.

I believe this info dictactes that is safe to say that you can receive a deposit on any day of the week except Sunday.

[jemar707]

Below is a pattern we have seen regarding what days people receive deposits:

@All, I just reviewed all the recent comments here. (You will be able to search soon too).

There have been “I GOT MY REFUND!!” reports on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. This confirms the information I personally was told by a Bank of America rep: “The IRS sends deposit notices on M-F and the deposit will post and become available according to the respective bank or prepaid card posting policies.

The only bank I have heard of posting on a Saturday has been Wells Fargo; this was confirmed by one of our former moderators and detailed information regarding Wells Fargo posting schedule has been provided in the Forum.

Also, their have been a few reports of Walmart’s Greendot prepaid product posting on a Saturday. BOA also told me that deposits are never posted on Saturdays or Sundays for their customers.

If anyone has experience otherwise, please let us know and post it in the forum for other who are searching. For those that have heard only Wednesday and Friday, this I believe, was the IRS’s former policy we have each experienced in past years. According to a report I read on irs.gov summarizing the readiness for implementing the new system, this was a feature that would improve processing times this year.

I believe this info dictactes that is safe to say that you can receive a deposit on any day of the week except Sunday..

[neverendingwait]

Accepted 3/6. I have had two dates 3/20, 3/27. Around the 16th it switched to the one liner. Haven’t bothered to call the IRS, not willing to wait on hold for hours to find out nothing.

[dazedandconfused]

I got the one-liner. From the person I talked to, the WMR site is invalid for people who have their returns held for review. BTW, I got the college credit, and this is my first time filing single, as I was previously married so I filed joint everytime. I think that’s why I got flagged. Damn you, IRS!

[F/A-Jan23rd]

I have the one liner now for the second time. Filed on 1/23 had the “should receive by 2/7 that came and went and it changed to the one liner for almost a month then changed to “should receive by April 3rd” a week later it changed to “should receive by March 27th” March 28th it changed back to the one liner and is still there. I know my return is in the errors department, has been since 1/26, but I’ve been told they were able to fix it themselves…if that’s the case then why the hell is it still in the errors department..I have no idea what the error is.

[Anonymous]

Amanda…did you take the college credit? I also had 2 dates and now a 1 liner. Filed mine in Jan.

[AmandaL]

I want to see how many of us are actually out there with the scary “One Liner”. The one liner is when your Where’s My Refund states “Your tax return has been received and is being processed”, Now I personally have only gotten 2 dates since I’ve filed and I’ve been stuck on this one for the past 2 weeeks or so. I had a date of 02/07 for the LONGEST time, then finally it updated, to this one liner, then it updated to 03/20. And now I’m back here.

What has everyone elses experience been? Has anyone called and asked what it actually means?

[Anonymous]

Because of my particular circumstances, it was advantageous a few years ago for me to examine my withholdings from each paycheck. After tax deductions and credits each year, I typically have a very low tax liability that results in a sizable refund. By adjusting my W-4 on file with employer to better reflect what I expect to file at the end of year, I was able to reduce the federal taxes withheld from each paycheck (more $ throughout the year) and still receive my sizable refund at the end of year. This made a huge difference or me! Look into this and see if it’s appropriate for you situation, but just keep in mind if your income bracket or tax deductions changes throughout the year for whatever reason, you need to reexamine things so that you don’t end up owing. budget budget pla plan plan…. ;). Than you big sister (she worked in my payroll office) for teaching me this 10 years ago!

[Anonymous]

IRS Withholding Calculator

 
If you are an employee, the Withholding Calculator can help you determine whether you need to give your employer a new  Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate to avoid having too much or too little Federal income tax withheld from your pay. You can use your results from the calculator to help fill out the form.

Who Can Benefit From The Withholding Calculator?

Employees who would like to change their withholding to reduce their tax refund or their balance due;
Employees whose situations are only approximated by the worksheets on the paper W-4 (e.g., anyone with concurrent jobs, or couples in which both are employed; those entitled to file as Head of Household; and those with several children eligible for the Child Tax Credit);
Employees with non-wage income in excess of their adjustments and deductions, who would prefer to have tax on that income withheld from their paychecks rather than make periodic separate payments through the estimated tax procedures.
CAUTION:    If you will be subject to alternative minimum tax, self-employment tax, or other taxes; you will probably achieve more accurate withholding by following the instructions in Publication 919, How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding?

Tips For Using This Program

Have your most recent pay stubs handy.
Have your most recent income tax return handy.
Estimate values if necessary, remembering that the results can only be as accurate as the input you provide.
To Change Your Withholding:

Use your results from this calculator to help you complete a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate.
Submit the completed Form to your employer.
 

Continue to the Withholding Calculator: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/page/0,,id=14806,00.html

[Anonymous]

Get Tax Help

The Taxpayer Advocate Service is here to help
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is Your Voice at the IRS. Our job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly, and that you know and understand your rights. We offer free help to guide you through the often-confusing process of resolving your tax problems that you haven’t been able to solve on your own. Remember, the worst thing you can do is nothing at all!

When to Come to TAS
If you are having tax problems and have not been able to resolve them yourself, come to us. Even if you feel like there is nowhere to turn, the worst thing you can do is nothing at all. Our advocates will ensure that your best interests are represented to the IRS.

TAS can help if you can’t resolve your problem with the IRS and:

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You face (or your business is facing) an immediate threat of adverse action.
You have tried repeatedly to contact the IRS but no one has responded, or the IRS has not responded by the date promised.
If you qualify for our help, we’ll do everything we can to get your problem resolved. You will be assigned to one advocate who will be with you at every turn. We have offices in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Although TAS is independent within the IRS, our advocates know how to work with the IRS to get your problems resolved. And our services are always free.

Qualifying taxpayers will receive personalized service from a knowledgeable taxpayer advocate who will:

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Help them understand what needs to be done to resolve the problems, and
Stay with them every step of the way until the problems are resolved.
How to Reach a Taxpayer Advocate
You can find the address and phone number for your local Taxpayer Advocate Service office on our website at http://www.irs.gov/advocate. You can also:

Call our toll-free line at 1-877-777-4778.
Ask an IRS employee (in person or over the phone) to complete the form on your behalf.
Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance (And Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order), is available by phone at 1-800-829-3676, or on http://www.irs.gov.
 

Taxpayer Advocate Service Refocuses Workload

TAS is temporarily limiting its acceptance of cases when the taxpayer’s problem solely involves an IRS delay in processing certain tax documents, beginning October 1. If the taxpayer is not currently facing an imminent threat of enforcement action or otherwise experiencing situations that meet the definition of an economic burden, TAS will refer the taxpayer to the appropriate IRS function specializing in return processing issues, rather than accepting the problem as a TAS case. TAS will prioritize cases to ensure effective service to taxpayers who most need TAS’s assistance or whom TAS is best suited to assist.

[Anonymous]

Injured or Innocent Spouse Tax Relief

 
IRS Tax Tip 2012-60, March 28, 2012

You may be an injured spouse if you file a joint tax return and all or part of your portion of a refund was, or is expected to be, applied to your spouse’s legally enforceable past due financial obligations.

Here are seven facts about claiming injured spouse relief:

1. To be considered an injured spouse; you must have paid federal income tax or claimed a refundable tax credit, such as the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit on the joint return, and not be legally obligated to pay the past-due debt.

2. Special rules apply in community property states. For more information about the factors used to determine whether you are subject to community property laws, see IRS Publication 555, Community Property.

3. If you filed a joint return and you’re not responsible for the debt, but you are entitled to a portion of the refund, you may request your portion of the refund by filing Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation.

4. You may file form 8379 along with your original tax return or your may file it by itself after you receive an IRS notice about the offset.

5. You can file Form 8379 electronically. If you file a paper tax return you can include Form 8379 with your return, write “INJURED SPOUSE” at the top left of the Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ. IRS will process your allocation request before an offset occurs.

6. If you are filing Form 8379 by itself, it must show both spouses’ Social Security numbers in the same order as they appeared on your income tax return. You, the “injured” spouse, must sign the form.

7. Do not use Form 8379 if you are claiming innocent spouse relief. Instead, file Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief. This relief from a joint liability applies only in certain limited circumstances. However, in 2011 the IRS eliminated the two-year time limit that applies to certain relief requests. IRS Publication 971, Innocent Spouse Relief, explains who may qualify, and how to request this relief.

For complete information on Injured and Innocent Spouse Tax Relief, visit IRS.gov.

Links:

Publication 555, Community Property ( PDF)
Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation ( PDF)
Instructions for Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation ( PDF)
Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief ( PDF)
Instructions for Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief ( PDF)
Publication 971, Innocent Spouse Relief ( PDF)
YouTube Videos:

Innocent Spouse Relief English | Spanish | ASL

Podcast:

Innocent Spouse

 http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=256031,00.html

 

 

 

 

 

[WMRsucks]

What exactly is the 6 week message?

[Cathy]

Filed on 3/16. Accepted on 3/17 with a dd of 4/10. DD of 4/10 changed to 4/3 with now explanation. That seemed like good news? Then checked WMR again and got the “6 week message” with no explanation. After much reading I am still confused. Some say it means the money is released and on its way. Others say it means the return has been “pulled” for review or that there is some other sort of trouble.
Does anyone know the truth? Or have a similar story? Misery loves company! Would love to hear similar stories and their outcomes. And most importantly what opinions are based on regarding the 6 week message.
Thanks and good luck to all!

[Anonymous]

Eadoin2 said:
January 27, 2012 1:17 PM
Trips, gifts, bills, savings, new furniture….what are you doing with yours?

qubaricanmami said:
January 27, 2012 6:48 PM
Pay off student loans and bills pay my car insurance off and save every other dime..

[Anonymous]

IRS Code 9001 Info

Hydie said:
January 27, 2012 7:42 PM

IRS Code 9001:

9001 Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM.

What is TIN –
Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN)

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA whereas all other TINs are issued by the IRS.

What is IRM?
Internal Revenue Manual (IRM)
http://www.irs.gov/irm/index.html

[Anonymous]

Hey what furs this mean?

und Status Results
Print. Take the survey.

We cannot provide any information about your refund.
Please allow at least 4 weeks from the date you mailed your return to get information about your refund.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information

[Anonymous]

What does this mean?

Refund Status Results
Print. Take the survey.

We cannot provide any information about your refund.
Please allow at least 4 weeks from the date you mailed your return to get information about your refund.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information

[Anonymous]

What does it mean? I just received it with no way of talking to an irs agent until Monday.

[Chrissy]

This morning I checked WMR to find… there is no information available on your return…. Reference Code 9001.
From what I have researched it says the code means someone tried to login using the secondary taxpayers SS #. This can not be correct as I filed HOH only claiming my 2 small children. There is no secondary tax payer.
I’m starting to worry.
I filed 1/07/16
Accepted 1/11/16
Wmr was at one bar until this morning, now bars are gone.
Can order Account Transcript but not Return Transcript.
Only change on my taxes from prior years is that I had a baby.
Can anyone offer any insight or past experience with code 9001.
Thanks! And congrats to those who got their DDD!

[ilovemykids]

Just wondering am I the only one who still has the 9001 code,what’s going on seems no one is talking about it anymore needing updates.

[Anonymous]

viola said:
January 27, 2012 6:56 PM
Anyone else use WoodForest bank? When I opened my account a few months ago I was told that they do not hold direct deposited checks. I specifically asked about my tax return and they said as long as its direct deposited it will not be held, as soon as it is sent to the bank they release it to the customer. However, I have noticed a guideline on transactions stating that if they are done before 8 pm they are posted to the account but after 8pm they get posted the next day. Not sure if this info will help anyone but I figured I’d pass it along. If anyone has any other information about this bank please post. Thanks!

Jorrie said:
January 27, 2012 7:33 PM
I use woodforest as well and they do not hold deposits my return went in last year at like 1pm. Our branch manager said as soon as a dd comes in its available to you.

Tiffany said:
January 27, 2012 7:51 PM
I used to bank with them and my direct deposits from employer always came in immediately after being sent from payroll company – on Wed instead of Friday. No exp. with taxes to that account, though.

– Tiff
“Tomorrow is… another day.” -Scarlett O’Hara

[Anonymous]

Offset Issues

carolyn said:
January 29, 2012 7:26 AM
You bay be offset for MANY different resons! Some will not “reveal” themselves on the offset hotline, and some will. These offsets can be big or small. Let’s work together and talk them through.

OFFSET HOTLINE: 800.304.3107

carolyn said:

January 29, 2012 7:30 AM
800.808.4262 This number was listed by “me in GA” as an IRS taxes owed phone number. I have not called it so I am not sure what this will get you.

ricky said:
January 29, 2012 7:31 AM
http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/offsets_tax.html

carolyn said:
January 29, 2012 7:40 AM
You can call and ask an agent to pull up your “account” and go over it with them. I know because I did this last week and got specifics. Also, I believe that if you have a taxes owed offset you would have received a letter/bill in the mail. I have. That is why I originally called the IRS. I wanted to find out what was going on. I was also informed that I would be receiving a certified letter about my TAX DEBT, which I did.

carolyn said:
January 29, 2012 7:41 AM
Thanks, ricky!

[Anonymous]

Eadoin2 said:
January 27, 2012 3:28 PM

Wells Fargo DD days and schedule

Ok just got off the phone with Wells Fargo and this is their schedule regarding Direct Deposits….They process every night except Saturday and Sunday night. so at this point the will process again tonight for tomorrow availability, they will not process again until Monday night…sooooo we might be getting them over night tonight for tomorrow or Over night Monday for Tuesday Morning…this is based on my 1/30 irs dd….You can adjust this method according to your dd date…

[JG Wentworth]

http://www.irs.gov/irm/part21/irm_21-003-005.html

[Anonymous]

Tenika SugaWallz Gamble-Cormier
When you call the Offset hotline and would like to speak with C.S.R…The options are as follows ……Option 1, Option 2 and then Option 5. Although they aren’t of my help. They won’t tell you how much the debt is but they will tell you if it’s been paid.

Tenika SugaWallz Gamble-Cormier If you ask how much the debt is they will say that they will provide you with the number of whom you have the debt and you can contact them.

[Anonymous]

Do you have a tax refund offset?

[JG Wentworth]

Your Rights as a Taxpayer
Publication 1
Catalog Number 64731W
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1.pdf
The first part of this publication explains some of your most important rights as a
taxpayer. The second part explains the examination, appeal, collection, and refund
processes.

[Anonymous]

E said:
January 28, 2012 8:08 AM
Post your details. Or copy and paste others from the chat on the main page.

E said:
January 28, 2012 8:08 AM
If there is in fact a pattern at all it seems highly unlikely that it’s based solely on acceptance date alone. Filed on the 9th, accepted on the 18th and still in processing with a 2/7, married filing joint, three children, Pennsylvania, w-2 in hand, H&R Block, no offset, return filed same as always and never any problems. Post your details people and let’s see if there is some sort of pattern.

Corizon said:
January 28, 2012 8:14 AM
Filed 1/17 via Turbo Tax online, W2s in hand, same everything on return, refund is exactly $20 less then last year. Same kids , claimed them their entire lives, live with us and only us all year. Accepted 1/18 at 11pm. Says DCN at the top but no number. WMR shows BY 1/31. Call center swears its done processing and will be DD on 2/1

angel02 said:
January 28, 2012 8:18 AM
nothings changed here filed through h&r block online on the 7th w2 in hand claimed 2 children standard deduction was accepted before 11am on the 17th wmr since day one has always said by jan.31 called the irs on thurs. was told by jan. 31 called again on fri. and was told dd date of 2/3 the wmr still says by jan. 31

Regency said:
I filed on 1/16 (evening)through Turbo Tax onlin e, accepted on 1/18 at 11pm… has been saying processing will receive by 1/31 from day one…. paid fees upfront…. going to be put on a Greendot card…. no DD yet

E said:
January 28, 2012 8:25 AM
Anonymous said:

No pattern. Its totally random..I got accepted 1/17 at 9am..filed with hr block..have a definite dd date of 1/31 and I bank with chase and there is still. SQUAT in my bank Acct.

Penny said:
I filed with turbotax on January 5, got accepted January 18 and still “in processing” and supposed to get refund Feb 7 according to wmr (which now says have no info for me.) Very frustrated.

Mandy said:
Filed on the 4th
Accepted on the 17th
Original DD 1/25
New DD 1/31
Still no moneyz

E said:

@Mandy, How did you file or who did you file through?

Mandy said:
Turbo Tax, and whats this SBBT site yall are talking about?

jrowaiting said:
January 28, 2012 2:56 PM
Filed with Turbo Tax, w2 in hand, was accepted at 11:56 pm EST on the 17th. Same kids, same job, about the same amount. WMR says still processing and should receive by the 31st. Never called the IRS other than the WMR hotline. Had fees taken out so it will go through SBBT first.

jrowaiting said:
January 28, 2012 2:56 PM
Sorry, am

cybernimf said:
January 28, 2012 4:25 PM
A pattern to what? IRS had trouble with their system on everyone that filed between the 17 and 19th i believe. Think they lost everything and had to start over which is why the wmr says still processing and why they are late. Some people have gotten their refunds, but i think that is only about 30 percent or so. The rest of us are still waiting and waiting and waiting…..

cybernimf said:
January 28, 2012 4:28 PM
I think sbbt is the santa barbara bank and trust that tt uses when u elect to have your fees taken out of your return money instead of paying them up front.

cybernimf said:
January 28, 2012 4:50 PM
These issues and delays are issues are related directly to a new fraud detection and prevention filtration system holding more refunds than anticipated and more returns are being impacted then originally projected by IRS.
The IRS has worked to correct this error and so they now believe refund timing ,for all refunds,including ARs will be on the following schedule:
* Select returns were impacted on the very first day of processing on 1/17/2012.
* Refunds from that first day which were expected on 1/23/2012 may not have funded yet.
*Updated information indicates affected returns filed on:
* 1/17/2012 are expected to fund on 1/30/2012.
* 1/18/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/30/2012.
* 1/19/2012 are anticipated to fund on 2/1/2012.
* 1/20/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/2/2012.
* 1?21/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/3/2012.

shon123 said:
February 1, 2012 7:22 PM
Date filed:1/17
Date Accepted:1/17
Service used:H and R block home edition
WMR status: 1/25, then to 2/1. Now saying it has been received and is processing wait 6 week.
DCN yes or no:No
DD date confirmed:NO. IRS rep. say that it is still processing. I dont think she know what she is talking about.
I got my $$$ on :

shon123

compwiz1202 said:
February 4, 2012 12:45 PM (edited on: February 5, 2012 )
This is also the first time I ever had an issue since efile started. The pattern before was always something like it would show by a Tuesday, then change to DD on the Friday before, and the money would show up Thursday night.

Filed 1/22/12. Accepted 1/22/12, TaxAct Basic, Chart shows 2/1/12. WMR shows by 2/7/12
Republic Bank site shows 2/8/12.

I understand the part about the 26th or before being delayed, but people filing after me but before the 26th are getting DD before I.

UPDATE: WMR finally also shows DD date of 2/8/12.

KellyIstressd said:
February 16, 2012 12:12 PM
Filed & accepted 2/3
HR Blovck free file-efile for 1st time but HR Block agent every other time
WMR-never has shown anything
I moved but I have moved every 2 years or so for the last 20 years
Nothing else has changed
IRS agent said no flags or errors but sees only my acceptance date of 2/3
Still waiting on refund

[Anonymous]

IRS Special Topic: Injured Spouse

more information here at the link below:

http://www.irs.gov/irm/part25/irm_25-018-005.html

[Anonymous]

Has any one with an Injured Spouse Form received their refund yet?

[Anonymous]

I filed a injured spouse form on 2/1 and ordered transcripts on 2/8. I know that it can take 11-14 weeks to get processed so I was wondering if anyone wanted to wait it out with me. I was also wondering anyone has heard anything about what is going on with thier refund.

[IGMR Admin]

Comments from the the 2012 Refund Hunt by taxpayers who filed with Injured Spouse Form, Form 8379

[Anonymous]

Wooohoo, JG found your new spot eh? thanks for all the links!

[JG Wentworth]

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/IRS-Commissioner-Shulman-Addresses-Tax-Delays-62087-1.html?pg=1

[Anonymous]

When is Where’s My Refund Available?

Eadoin2 said:

Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Posts: 18
January 28, 2012 2:21 PM
Where’s My Refund? is available almost all of the time. However, our system is not available every Monday, early, from 12:00 am (Midnight) to 3:00 am Eastern Time.

Our Change of Address and Refund Trace features are not available during the following times (Eastern Time):

Sunday 12:00 am (Midnight) to 7:00 pm
Monday 12:00 am (Midnight) to 6:00 am
Tuesday 3:30 am to 6:00 am
Wednesday 3:30 am to 6:00 am
Thursday 3:30 am to 6:00 am
Friday 3:30 am to 6:00 am
Saturday 3:30 am to 6:00 am
and 9:00 pm to Midnight

Also, occasionally our system may be unavailable on Sundays between 1:00 am and 7:00 am Eastern Time.

source:

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=141231,00.html

[Anonymous]

Here’s an option if you are DESPARATE
Shelly said:
Joined: Jan 28, 2012
Posts: 3
January 28, 2012 4:00 PM
My brother actually did this a few hours ago. He just went to a “title loan” place and talked them into giving him a loan so he can buy his new TV today instead of waiting for next week. They gave him a $2400 loan and he has to give him the whole $3300 refund by next Friday! Any later and he owes an extra 75$ per week. I thought he was joking at first but he actually did. Unbelievable. I could see doing that for bills or rent or something, but a TV? I shouldn’t have admitted he was my brother, lol.
Now if you’re in a situation where your car is about to be repoed or your rent is going to be a month late or some other emergency, this might be a last ditch option for you (or maybe you’re just miserably impatient like my idiot brother.) They were hesitant at first until he proved how much he was getting by logging into the WMR on their computer and showing them his SS card. He said the guy thought about it for about 10 seconds and made him the offer. Who knows, maybe you’ll something better than the $900 interest my brother paid, but it might be an option if you’re desparate.
EDIT: almost forgot. He did not have to leave the title to his car.

Crystal85 said:
Joined: Jan 28, 2012
Posts: 2
January 28, 2012 4:23 PM
did he need bank account and etc like other loan places want?

Shelly said:
Joined: Jan 28, 2012
Posts: 3
January 28, 2012 5:16 PM
I don’t know. I can ask him but his phone is off. I would guess yes.

ballin on a budget said:
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Posts: 6
January 28, 2012 5:44 PM
Those title/payday loan places are dangerous. Interest way too high.That’s more than if you had gone into block and got a ral.
shell said:

Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Posts: 8
January 28, 2012 9:49 PM
most tile loans require utility bil…paystub…clear title ..many referances…no bank account required though..cause if you dont pay they take the vehicle..
viola said:

Joined: Jan 27, 2012
Posts: 10
January 29, 2012 3:02 AM
OMG $900 in interest? Thats insane! Thats enough to buy a VERY nice tv with! I have a 47″ LG flatscreen and it only cost me $700. I can see doing that if your in foreclosure or something that serious, but a TV?!!

[Anonymous]

Efiled on 2/4/12 and accepted on 2/5/12

tomasherreraperez said:

Joined: Jan 28, 2012
Posts: 11
February 12, 2012 9:51 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
WMR says they have no information on my return. Has anyone who filed on 2/4/12 recieved a deposit date or there refund yet?
cjthedj said:

Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Posts: 1
February 15, 2012 5:32 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
I was accepted on 2/5 and at first wmr stated that i wouldn’t get it until 2/28 now they just updated it to 2/17! Boy I hope it comes then if not earlier.
jennyp said:

Joined: Feb 18, 2012
Posts: 1
February 18, 2012 12:12 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
i filed on the 7th and was accepted 30 mins later. Now wmr says no refund until the 28th. I wonder if anyone elses says that still. Should I call the IRS?

[Anonymous]

James2005 said:
February 16, 2012 11:19 AM
Just wondering if anyone has heard anything

KellyIstressd said:
February 16, 2012 11:56 AM
Please post if you havent also…trying to get an idea of how many 2/3 filers are having the same problem. Thanks!

Ambs said:
February 16, 2012 1:06 PM
I filed on 2/3 and have never gotten any information from WMR or the hotline. I filed at Jackson Hewitt and Republic can’t find me in their system either.

johndenial said:
February 17, 2012 7:28 AM
I filed around 12 AM on 2/3, got an IRS acknowledgement 10 mins after, still a ghost on WMR.

KellyIstressd said:
February 17, 2012 8:07 PM
I just checked WMR and for the 1st time it told me that “they have received my return and it is being processed and unless I owe money, I shoukld receive my refund by March 6th! Wow!! Seems like a long time…but this is the 1st day I havent been a ghost! SO Im happy!

sheshe said:
February 18, 2012 11:11 AM
Hello! I filed on 2/3 and accepted within one hour. Have been a ghost until today. Checked the WMR site and finally had ” being processed and you should receive your refund by 3/6 unless,blah, blah. However, I was able to order transripts so I’m not sure if it is still processing or actually completed.

sheshe said:
February 20, 2012 8:54 PM
After I received a DD of 3/6 I rechecked WMR on 2/19 and had a hard DDD of 2/24 which has not changed. Keeping my fingers crosed!

sheshe said:
February 21, 2012 7:16 PM
Update: WMR and automated line still giving me the same info,,,DDD of 2/24 however I just tried the
WMR 5 mins ago and it is unavailable.Three more days.

KellyIstressd said:
February 22, 2012 6:45 PM
@Sheshe, That is great that you have the 24th update! I hope it comes through for you! WMR is still giving me the same “by 3/6” message:( I wonder if you ordering your transcripts pushed it along a little faster for you? Idk if I should try it or not…kinda scared to irritate them & they never send them!

pyester75 said:
February 13, 2012 10:47 PM
had anybody that filed on 2/3 gotten an update?

James2005 said:
February 16, 2012 11:09 AM
Anyone have any good news

KellyIstressd said:
February 16, 2012 11:54 AM
No update for me either…ever! Im wondering if something happened on that day…I’ve not heard of one 2/3 filer getting any news at all!!! Im really hoping to hear any news from any 2/3 filer….PLEASE!

Ambs said:
February 16, 2012 1:09 PM
No updates here.

KellyIstressd said:
February 17, 2012 9:50 PM
WMR finally acknowledged me! It said by the 6th of March so hopefully before that so fingers are crossed!

[Anonymous]

FrustratedinVA said:
February 23, 2012 4:50 AM

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[Anonymous]

genellep said:
January 31, 2012 12:07 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
Hi everyone, I checked before I posted this and did not see any discussion for people who are getting or have gotten a letter stating a review is being conducted on their tax return. Has anyone received this letter and does it take a long time to get everyting in that is needed and have the IRS review it so you can get a refund? This is the first time this has happened to me so I don’t know what to expect. I still haven’t received the letter.
I had a dd date set for 2/7 and was accepted on 1/18 now there is no dd date for my refund.

ldd said:
January 31, 2012 9:46 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
It will not take a long time if you make sure that you get all information in as soon as possible. It is a hard process. You make sure that your information is overnight mail. Be prepared to dig up a lot of stuff.

derpamanda said:
February 19, 2012 11:00 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
I actually got this letter on Feb. 14th. They said they didn’t need any information from us or anything but basically he was being reviewed because they want to review it for the income we reported on the return.

I’m guessing because he didn’t file last year (He didn’t have a job or unemployment or anything) is why it’s being reviewed.

We filed onm 01/18/12 and got accepted on 01/19/12 and now are being told to wait 60 day for our refund.

Peachyqueen31 said:
February 21, 2012 8:51 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
I recieved that same letter of review. They don’t need any info, but tell me it maybe 60 days before I get my refund. I find it odd that everyone whom filed that 1 st week in jan are being reviewed! I filed and was accepted on jan 19 th! Has anyone heard anything new?

Jenny said:
February 23, 2012 3:06 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
I’m a Code 9001 1-30 filer. Told Sunday the letter was on the way but not here yet.
My return was a simple Single this year with only the college credit and back taxes. Other years (except last, when I was audited and they forgot to clear me) it was HOH w/EIC. It’s nuts – I am SO disgusted!

[Anonymous]

WMR has no information on my return!

tomasherreraperez said:

Joined: Jan 28, 2012
Posts: 11
February 9, 2012 12:25 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
I filed my return on 02/04/12 and TurboTax says it was accepted on 02/05/12. When i check WMR it says there is no information on my return. Is anyone else having this problem? Has anyone that filed on 02/04/12 got a deposit date from Irs?
Lindzers said:

Joined: Feb 9, 2012
Posts: 3
February 9, 2012 7:46 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
Filed that same day. Accept same day. Nothing on WMR. You’re not alone.
Shannon said:

Joined: Feb 9, 2012
Posts: 1
February 9, 2012 5:17 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
I efiled on 01/31. WMR stated no info found until Wednesday 02/08. Then I got my date of 02/21. I think if you wait a week after you file (or the IRS updates on Wed) then it’ll post.
sls said:

Joined: Feb 10, 2012
Posts: 1
February 10, 2012 7:44 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
Same boat! filed 2/3 accepted 2/4 and nothing on wmr or automated. :(
jennifer6365 said:

Joined: Feb 10, 2012
Posts: 3
February 10, 2012 3:30 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html?portlet=106.

It’s a problem that they’re trying to fix. They have acknowledged it and say not to worry!

I’m in the same boat as you guys. Filed 2/6.
KellyIstressd said:

Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 8
February 16, 2012 12:02 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
I guess its a BIG boat we are all in!! 2/3 filed and never a peep from WMR or automated:(
Ambs said:

Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 6
February 16, 2012 1:08 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
2/3 filed and have never gotten info from WMR. I wish I would have just waited to file I would have had my money already. Grr

Add comment:

[Anonymous]

File a complaint on IRS employee

clash said:

Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 1
February 16, 2012 5:43 AM Quote This Flag Private Message
A lot of us have been mistreated when we call about our refund, I found this and thought it might be helpful. Here is an excerpt:

13.1.15.2 (01-06-2009)
Elements of Misconduct

The Taxpayer Bill of Rights II (TBOR 2) defines three elements of misconduct:

An employee violated a law, regulation, or rule of conduct (these cases are worked and reported by Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA);

An IRS system failed to function properly or within proper time frames (these cases are worked as Taxpayer Advocate Service cases); or

An IRS employee treated a taxpayer inappropriately in the course of official business. For example, rudeness, over zealousness, excessive aggressiveness, discriminatory treatment, and intimidation. (These cases will be worked/handled by management within the employee’s function.)

Here’s the link with more details:
http://www.irs.gov/irm/part13/irm_13-001-015.html

[Anonymous]

Well, that’s what we want to know! Have you found one? Do you see a trend? Let us know!

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Turbo Tax Refund

buddydog1 said:

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Below is a chat transcript I had with TurboTax customer support over the web, The will refund your fees, just remember to focus on their bad customer service in not alerting to of the IRS issues by email as opposed to the time it took you to get your refund. Also, she told me it would take 7-10 days to recieve my credit for my fee, which came 2 days later, good luck all.

Please wait while we find an agent to assist you…
You have been connected to 05_Julie B.
05_Julie B: Thank you for contacting Intuit TurboTax, My name is Julie. To give you the most exceptional support regarding your contact reason today, may I please take a brief minute or two to pull up your information and review your question?

Joshua Long: sure

05_Julie B: Hi Joshua. How are you doing today? :)

Joshua Long: not too bad, yourself?

Joshua Long: ok either I lost you already or there is serious lag time here

05_Julie B: That’s very nice to know. I’m good, thanks for asking.

05_Julie B: I understand that you want to request for a refund, am I right Joshua?

Joshua Long: correct.

05_Julie B: I see. I do apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused you. Don’t worry you’ve reached the right department and I’ll be more than willing to assist you with this concern.

05_Julie B: If I may ask, why are you requesting for a refund Joshua?

Joshua Long: I see I am going to have to type this all over again, I am very dissatified this TTAx customer service, I realize the you folks are at the mercy of the IRS, but yuo could have done a FAR better job, in conveying problems at the time of purchase and ongoing problems (i.e. email me, not just put a note on yourwebsite, i had no reason to visit it everyday)

Joshua Long: Also when I called and spoke to a “live” rep he seemed to be a very ill knowledged young man “googling” articles about what i was looking for asking me to wait while i listened to him read them, that was ridiculous

05_Julie B: I see. I’m apologize for all the ionconveniences Joshua.

05_Julie B: Don’t worry I will definitely help you on this.]

05_Julie B: Before I can process the refund, can you please verify me your order number for the transaction you are requesting for a refund?

Joshua Long: great

Joshua Long: one moment please i’ll get it

05_Julie B: Thank you Joshua. Please verify me your order number.

Joshua Long: TTWGS6A########

05_Julie B: Thank you Joshua.

05_Julie B: Please give me a minute or two to pull up your order.

Joshua Long: TTWGS6A########
Joshua Long: oops sorry didn’t mean to send it twice

05_Julie B: It’s okay Joshua. I already pulled up your order. Give me just a minute or two to process the refund for you. Please bear with me because I will be providing you the Refund Confirmation number later.

Joshua Long: ok

05_Julie B: Thank you for patiently waiting Joshua. :)

Joshua Long: not a problem

05_Julie B: I have now processed the total refund of $66.90. Your refund confirmation number is RMA# SPOTRS0000####### . Please be advised that we have to wait for 7-10 business days for the money to be credited back in your account.

Joshua Long: ok

05_Julie B: I believe I was able to resolve your concern today Joshua. Apart from this, is there anything else I may assist you today?

Joshua Long: no that’s all thank you

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TT president statement for 2012

mrs j said:

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Check this out. I found this in another post. TT hasn’t contacted me about returning my fee…anyone else?

Turbo Tax E-filers Refund Delay
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Taxpayers who filed their tax returns electronically using Turbo Tax by Intuit may experience a delay in getting their refunds due to a ‘processing error’ by Turbo Tax. The Turbo Tax spokesperson, Julie Miller issued a statement:
“We deeply regret the inconvenience this has caused these customers. We made a mistake and are doing everything we can to make it right. We are communicating directly with customers affected and of course, we’ve waived all TurboTax fees.”
This error affects possibly thousands of taxpayers who opted to receive their refunds via direct deposit. If you are one of the affected taxpayers, you will be receiving your tax refund by paper check instead. Furthermore, the IRS will mail your check approximately one week after the day you were scheduled to get your direct deposit.
In addition, the date of the expected refund has also changed for many taxpayers. Those who expected their refunds on February 4 discovered that their expected date of refund has been changed to February 22. Some who expected a refund on Jan 28 would now get their paper check refund by Feb 15. According to some taxpayers, their refund dates have been changed two or more times without any reasons given.
But just what was the ‘processing error’ made by Turbo Tax? No one knows for sure. But one thing is certain – the IRS confirmed that they did not receive any direct deposit banking information from Turbo Tax. Hence there is speculation that the last page of the tax returns that bears the relevant information for direct deposit was never transmitted by Turbo Tax.
Another complaint is that the calls made to Turbo Tax customer service resulted in long waiting times and no concrete answers. Logging into the website brought no better results either.
This entire episode will undoubtedly create bad publicity for Turbo Tax and Intuit. Although taxpayers have been told that it’s ‘only going to be an extra week’ to get their paper check, it does little to reassure irate filers. Even one week may be too long a time for many. This is especially so because if the paper check is delayed, the IRS cannot trace it immediately.
Turbo Tax’s Facebook fan page is deluged with expressions of anger and frustration by many affected taxpayers starting from February 3. Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do besides wait.
On their part, Intuit has pledged to waive their $30 processing fee and solve this problem quickly.
buddydog1 said:

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I think this is actually from the 2010/2011 Tax season

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Antorix said:

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Kelly spoke to an actual IRS Investigator yesterday. Here are copies of the posts taken from the I Got My Refund thread.
Antorix said:

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(1 hours ago) kelly said:
I am a 31ster been that way sice the 19th. Called yesterday and spoke with an irs rep and said all 31sts will get theirs on or before feb 1. Every date that is given on wmr is on purpose it coinsides with a dd date. So if you have a 31st date you will have it no later thaat feb 1 and that is that last date you should have it even if you had $ taken out for prep fees. So I would see it on Tues he said since my bank does not hold money. My wmr status says they cant find my info now but its not because im checking too much because I havent checked since yesterday at 11 am. Its just a glitch dont worry about wmr its not up to date or accurate is what I was told I hope this hels 31sters. Good luck

59 minutes ago) kelly said:

The over 4000 is not true because most people are getting back more than 5500 almost 42 percent is over that. Its the highest pecentage of all filers. So I know that is not correct. We are not the problem its the IRS new system its new and they have never used it for so many returns. It only checks for errors Audits only happen in at least a year after getting your refund. So if you did lie or make a math error in your favor it wont know it yet. THey are only looking for math error ss errors easy things so dont worry about an audit This will be straight by wed and things will got smoothly like they usually do we as usual as possible with the irs. Dont sweat it if you filed befor the 20 you will have it by wed. I am sure of this I had a long conversation yesterday with the irs agent my friend who works with the tax dept in va where i live gave me his name and number and he was very clear about what was going to happen.

48 minutes ago) kelly said:

@jason he said wmr is on the legacy system still and it does not update or give accurate dates all the time the 21st was given to a lot of people just to give them extra time and so they dont get overwhelmed with questions and calls stupid if you ask me because that would make me call a lot. but it will be there by wed he said they have a deadline to fix this and it is by feb 1 no matter what your wmr says.
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(within the last minute) kelly said:

Here is all the info i have in one place. I am a 31ster have been since jan 19. I called the irs number shown in red above yesterday about 11 am and was told feb1 but I could not be sure the person I spoke to had real info since i was the one who gave it to them. So i called a friend at the va tax dept and she gave me the number a an IRS investigator in tenn. that she works with over fraud claims. He took my info and then said he would call me back he called me back around 2ish ans said that I would be getting it BY feb1 for sure probably before since that is the latest I should recieve it they always give a few days for error. He stated that all filers who filed befor jan 20 will have their refunds before or on feb1 for sure. FEB 1 is the date the irs has set for themselves to have all the so called early filers refunded. If you file after the 20th of jan you are good to go no problems it will go smoothly and in real time. He also stated that the wmr site is run of of the legacy system and does not update regualarly enough to keep up with MEF refund dd dates. If you recieve a feb21 or feb 7 doesnt mean you wont have it by feb1 it just means the system is trying to give themselves time to get the deposit to you before you start to call and freak out basically and the irs does not like to be wrong. So if you have filed before the 20th you will recieve your refund by FEB 1 for sure. Also all the tax department does when you file is check for math errors which if you used a tax prep service online or otherwise it would have caught that, ss numbers to match names and make sure no one else claimed that dependant. other than that it will go through. Later next year or even at the end of the year they will be checking w2 matches and different credits and forms to make sure they match if not you will recieve a letter.Now once you have been checked for errors it is then placed into the ACH so your money can be distributed to the banks. All money that goes from the irs goes to the ach then to the banks.
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(within the last minute) kelly said:

If you have a card that your money is posting to it must go to that bank first they all have a bank then it will be avail to you. So once it is checked for errors it then goes to ach on the correct date. This info is correct and I stand behind it. He also said that if you filed before the 2oth they have already fixed the problem with the mef and are caught up. Your money is with the ach or on it way. ACH has to have 48 before it can post money to your account so if its not there on monday if will be on tues. This is for filers before the 20th the rest are on schedule no matter what wmr says.
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(within the last minute) kelly said:

He said he was sure all filers before the 20th would have it before the first no matter what. The backlog has already been fixed. they are doing it in real time now. if you were to file today you would get a confirmation instantly unless there are errors. so the 7th doesnt mean anything except they dont want you to call before then. If they gave us all the same date can you imagine what would happen at the irs tax offices on that day if something did happen no within thier control ie computer hacking earthquake i dont know but you get my drift.
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(within the last minute) kelly said:

Rushcard holders, No you wont get it the same day irs posts it to ach because irs gives ach a date to recieve by and they can release it before but usually dont so they can generate revenue from your money. Your employer does not put a date on it so that is why you get it same day.
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(within the last minute) kelly said:

lovely no matter what you will have it on your card by feb1. that is the date you have to have it per the irs. They give ach direct instructions. so if you have a dd ach has it already. I dont know when they got it but they are in process of tranferring they have a max of 48 hours to get to YOU. even if its a spend card
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hi.. i have a couple of questions.. and if you have already answered them i m sorry. so we got our state yesterday so i know that everything is good,, but we filed on the 12th were excepted according to hr block on the 17th,and then when you ask the irs they say 18th, so i dont know what the difference is there. but when i go on wmr it has been saying we should receive by the 31st the latest, has been saying that since the 19th or 20th as well. so since the dd date hasnt changed that means the 31st or 2/1 the latest on my emerald card. i guess i am looking for some clearance on this and you seem to have the info a little better then most people. now if i can ask when you go on wmr what is the message that they give you on there.ours says we have received your return and it is being processed. and then gives a date of the 31st, and when you call the number it states the same thing, we were one of those that fell into the 25th date, so can you just explain it a little more thanxs.. i can give you my email address [email protected]
annabelle356 said:

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Ok so was supposed to get my refund yesterday now it says delayed till feb. 7th. Do you think I will get it before then?
kelly said:

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who said you were to get your refund on friday
rothery said:

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Antorix and Kelly

Interesting… so you claim that ALL returns accepted before 1/20 will receive DD NLT 2/1?

FreeFiler through HRB

Filing Date: 1/17/12 22:15 EST
Accepted Date: 1/18/12 14:53 EST
WMR Date: was 2/7/12 all the time;
DD Conf Date: 2/8/12
DD Rect Date: 2/8/12 01:30 EST

updated 2/8/12 01:30 EST

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(2 minutes ago) kelly said:

its all speculation until you have your refund isnt it? I dont care if you keep yourself up at night worrying I was just given the info I was given. I do believe it I have looked as much as the next person to try and misprove all he said but I cant find anything. He had no reason to lie or spend close to 30 min of his time to talk to me so whatever believe what you want to. I am in the same boat with the rest of you i need my money too. I didnt call for you but for me and decided to share it. Take it how you want to but its sad to call someone a liar for no reason.
superman60681 said:

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January 28, 2012 3:36 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
KELLY IS RIGHT NO DISPROVEING IM HEARING THE SAME THINGS
cybernimf said:

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Thank you both for this info. I called the IRS and was given a date of feb 3rd. I was accepted on the 17th and the wmr has said processing and by the 31st since. I hope you are right and will be here by the 1st! But, either way, at least it should be SOMETIME this next week. lol.
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They have changed deposits to daily including weekends verses prior years that was usually just Fridays :) cybernimf said:

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Here is some info i got from another forum. A jackson Hewitt employee said they just got this info –

“These issues and delays are issues are related directly to a new fraud detection and prevention filtration system holding more refunds than anticipated and more returns are being impacted then originally projected by IRS.
The IRS has worked to correct this error and so they now believe refund timing ,for all refunds,including ARs will be on the following schedule:
* Select returns were impacted on the very first day of processing on 1/17/2012.
* Refunds from that first day which were expected on 1/23/2012 may not have funded yet.
*Updated information indicates affected returns filed on:
* 1/17/2012 are expected to fund on 1/30/2012.
* 1/18/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/30/2012.
* 1/19/2012 are anticipated to fund on 2/1/2012.
* 1/20/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/2/2012.
* 1?21/2012 are anticipated to fund on 1/3/2012.”
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the irs gave us a dd date yesterday of 2/3 but the wmr still says processing by 1/31 so does that mean we will get our refund by the 31st?
kevman2066 said:

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Kelly not doubting yur info but a lot of rumors are spreading around. Wat percentage of yur info is accurate. i mean is yur info based on yurs or is this for everyone who filed before the 20th
motheroftheyear said:

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I have a question about “real time”. I e-filed and my return was accepted on 01/24 (@11 am if that really matters) and I was given a direct deposit date of February 1st by my tax preparer and according to the IRS’s refund cycle chart, which may be obsolete for all I know, it also indicates a February 1st date. After the initial 72 hours following my return being accepted, information finally appeared on the WMR site and indicated my return was “processing” and gave a “by 02/07” deposit date. So, my question is, if returns after the 20th are being handled/deposited in “real time”, the definition of that is what exactly? Is that the 02/07 date that was on WMR (the one day any information showed up at all…) or is the initial date of 02/01 that I received from tax preparers and the indicated date on the IRS refund cycle chart ? I’ve not worried or obsessively checked WMR like I have read that some people have been doing and until I read that 02/07 date, a week after I was expecting funds, is when I became worried. As I began to check on the cause of the sudden change in probable deposit dates, is when I began to read about these delays etc. which has apparently made a lot of people go into hysterics. 02/01 was fine with me because the urgency of these funds lies in my paying rent for my 2 yr old son and I. I don’t need my tax money any more or any less than anyone else but it felt A LOT better when I was ignorant to any delays and knew that my tax preparer’s and the IRS’s refund cycle chart date of 02/01 was the date I would receive my moola like I have every other year for the past 4 years… Bummer.
-Clementine

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I filed my return on 1/17/12 with Turbo Tax and direct deposit on Turbo Tax Visa card. Turbo Tax said i would recieve a email from University National Bank of Saint Paul,MN. IRS accepted my return 1/18/12. IRS estimates my direct deposit on 1/25/12. Wheres my Refund says they have recieved my return and its being processed and i should recieve my refund 1/27/12. I never recieved the email from University Bank and when i tried to look up the website Santa Barbara Bank would come up so i checked the refund status on Santa Barbara Bank and it said it said in BIG RED letters that they had sent me an email stating that the IRS had delays in processsing many returns and they were going to take another week and i should recieve my refund 2/1/12. I have yet to recieve any email from anyone. I looked on Wheres My Refund today and it says have recieved my refund and its being processed i should recieve it 2/7/12. I recieved the Turbo Tax card about 4-5 days after filing my return. I dont understand when will my refund be deposited on the Turbo Tax card?

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josh said:

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Speak to a live agent about your status 1-800-829-0582 ext 362

Find out if your refund is being offset by any debts 1-800-304-3107

SBTPG: https://cisc.sbtpg.com/
1-800-717-7228

Republic Bank: 1-866-581-1040

https://taxpayer.republicrefund.com/default.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fTaxpayer-Information%2fTaxpayer-Product-Status.aspx
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I love you Josh. thank you for this discussion.
KJoseph said:

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People have this number on speed dial lol
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@jemar thank you for the forum
@KJoseph Most due meant for the new comers, I spent the better part of the day yesterday trying to find the info for checking with Republic, Lets try to keep this as clutter free as possible to save others the trouble that most of us have been through just trying to figure out how to get a hold of someone.

Does anyone have the info for checking Sbbt?
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updated with SBTPG
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OFFSET check number , its automated , 1800304 3107
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Sorry if some of these are duplicates. It’s a good list.

Telephone Assistance

Live Telephone Assistance
When calling, you may ask questions to help you prepare your tax return, or ask about a notice you have received. Please be aware that when you conclude your discussion, our system will not permit you to return to your original responder.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Businesses:
Toll-Free, 1-800-829-4933
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

Telephone Assistance for Exempt Organizations, Retirement Plan Administrators, and Government Entities:
Toll-Free, 1-877-829-5500
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Local Time.

Telephone Assistance for people with hearing impairments:
Toll-Free 1-800-829-4059 (TDD)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
For further information, see Tax Topic 102.

Telephone Assistance for Individuals who believe they may be a victim of Identity Theft: No Tax Administration Impact – Did not receive a notice from the IRS. Toll-Free 1-800-908-4490 (Automated and live assistance)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time). For additional information, refer to our Identity Theft and Your Tax Records page.

Telephone Assistance for people who live outside the United States
Hours of availability vary by location. Please see our International Services page.

Face-to-Face Assistance
In certain areas, IRS also has local offices you may visit to receive assistance
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IRS Hotlines and Toll-Free Numbers

http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=161104,00.html

Refund Hotline (800) 829-1954 Automated service is available 24/7

TeleTax Topics and Refund Status (800) 829-4477 24/7

FreeFiler through HRB

Filing Date: 1/17/12 22:15 EST
Accepted Date: 1/18/12 14:53 EST
WMR Date: was 2/7/12 all the time;
DD Conf Date: 2/8/12
DD Rect Date: 2/8/12 01:30 EST

updated 2/8/12 01:30 EST

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TT link to see when you were accepted…just enter the info then click on the little “+” sign at the bottom for exact date and time…

https://turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp?priorityCode=4671100000&DPSLogout=true&_requestid=58469
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About offsets
http://www.fms.treas.gov/faq/offsets_tax.html
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Two IRS system status pages:
http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=220827,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=168537,00.html

Me:
Accepted:January 22, 2012 07:33 AM PST
Prelim date: Feb. 1
WMR: Feb. 7 (since the beginning of time)
TT online free direct to my CU
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ALL HnRB USERS:

Here is an unkown HnR Block# I think for HnR Block Bank 1-877-859-7950
and here is a link to chat with them 24hrs http://www.hrblock.com/customer_support/self_service/submitchat.jsp
the Chat is much easier then calling! There is also a website for H&R Block’s bank. http://www.hrbbank.com

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Earlier this morning I was on and there were a few of us that banked with CHASE and had issues with them being able to see any pending deposits. They were only giving the same info that we were able to see. I just got off the phone with a really nice rep and she gave me the nmber for the ACH department. In case anyone needs it .. it is 1-800-677-7477 and then select options 1-3-2.
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Okay, the Mods says “We like good news!”, so here is a bit: I just had a lovely conversation with a very nice, older sounding lady. She’s as frazzled as we are. She says all the calls are not helping, though she understands why everyone is concerned. As for my personal refund, I did as I said and was very nice, and empathetic to her plight as well (I would hate to work at the IRS call center right now)and she told me that my actual, honest-to-goodness dd is 2/7. So I said “oh, I didn’t know you did dd throught the week, ony on Fridays” she said they stopped that practice long ago, and refunds are dd on any day of the week, though WEDNESDAYs and FRIDAYs are their paramount dd days. Having said that, I asked her if my dd could go in at anytime on 2/7, she said they send it between 12 – 6 am. She said it should be showing as pending in my account (I have it going directly into my own account so it doesn’t have to circumvent SBBT or any other bank first) between those hours. She did say that it was not UNUSAL for some dds to drag out a bit – especially now as they are playing back up, but she said if your bank doesn’t see it by 10 – 11 am, it’s NOT COMING THAT DAY, to check after 12 midnight.
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Awesome! Thanks a lot. That Republic Bank link at least shows the refund date should be 2/8 instead of it should be by the 7th.
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Brad said:

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February 5, 2012 1:12 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
GE money bank is the bank for walmart card users
compwiz1202 said:

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February 5, 2012 1:27 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
GE does Amazon.com store card also.

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Melissa1980 said:

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February 4, 2012 7:13 PM Quote This Flag Private Message
Couldn’t find a 2/14 Club/Discussion anywhere so here it is
Mommaof2 said:

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February 4, 2012 10:22 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
I too am at 2/14. What day was your return accepted? mine was 1/24. And do you know if there are problems with the chat? i couldnt get it to load tonight :(
Melissa1980 said:

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February 5, 2012 5:41 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
Mommaof2 I also filed on 1/24 and was accepted the same day. I just checked this morning and they finally gave me a deposit date of 2/8. Check to see if yours updated. Good luck!
sjoyner19 said:

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February 5, 2012 5:46 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
I filed on 1/23 was accepted on the same day as well..Was processing and had a by 2/14 up until this morning, gave me a dd date of 2/8 as wll..
Melissa1980 said:

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February 5, 2012 5:49 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
I hope and pray that it’s accurate! Good luck everyone :)
sjoyner19 said:

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February 5, 2012 10:33 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
Now WMR can’t find my info!! The automated system says the same thing i just hope they’re not changing my DD date.
Mommaof2 said:

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February 6, 2012 4:28 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
The WMR still says processing/ due by 2/12 :( ill keep an eye on it though.
@sjoyner….usually when the WMR cant find your info its cause you have checked it to many times that day and they locked you out. I have done that a few times to myself lol
BrianSnapp said:

Joined: Feb 13, 2012
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February 13, 2012 8:08 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
Efiled, and accepted on 2/4
I’ve had this message on the WMR site since the 8th…

“Your tax refund is scheduled to be direct deposited on February 14, 2012. If your refund is not credited to your account by February 19, 2012, check with your bank to find out if it has been received. Please wait until February 19, 2012 before you contact us again because we are unable to take any action until then.”

Here’s to the other finger crossers, of the 2/14 club…Good luck tomorrow morning
missinglink said:

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February 14, 2012 12:49 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
12:50 AM — WMR is down lol
missinglink said:

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February 14, 2012 1:12 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
Oh…it can’t find my refund at all now. After I confirmed my efile date and year it changed to:

Refund Status Results

We are sorry, we cannot provide any information about your refund.

It can take up to 3 weeks to process your return. Please wait at least one week before you log-on again to check the status of your refund.
BrianSnapp said:

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February 14, 2012 5:22 AM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
I woke up 21 minutes a go, and logged on to check my prepaid visa account. My money is there. I can breath easy for a little while. Wifey doesn’t work, and I have been out of work for 2 years…we can breathe!! thank you ;)
pweufp said:

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February 14, 2012 2:48 PM Delete Quote This Flag Private Message
I filed my taxes on the 27th of January, accepted by the IRS. When I checked where is my refund it says I should have it by the 14th. The 14th is here and I still don’t have my refund, there is no 9001 code, I am extremely frustrated.

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