Hello everybody. I compiled some information I've gathered over the past two years from my personal experiences with the IRS and conversations with others who have had issues with the IRS. My goal is to address some of the common concerns and misconceptions surrounding tax returns and refunds. Let's start with the question "Where's my refund?" The IRS does update this information daily. However, the initial update only confirms if your return has been accepted. After filing, you will see a message to wait 72 hours before checking again. Once your return is processed, you will see the first bar indicating that it has been received. For direct deposit, updates only occur on specific days: Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. For example, if your update occurs on Saturday, expect a deposit on the following Thursday. Please note that there may be some checks issued as well, although the IRS typically only does this once a week. Avoid checking "Where's my refund?" on Sundays or Mondays, as updates do not occur on those nights. Checking during those times will only lead to disappointment. Now, let's address the situation when your one bar disappears. This could indicate a delay in processing. It could be related to your specific return or simply due to a backlog of returns. Do not panic if you experience this, as it does not necessarily mean that you won't receive your refund within the 21-day window. To track your refund progress more accurately, I recommend checking your transcripts online. Do not call the IRS or request them through mail. Visit the IRS website and click on the "Get Transcript Online" link. This is the only reliable way to track your progress. Only viewing them online will indicate if you are done processing or not. Once you are...
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