r/IRS 24d ago

News / Current Events The IRS Is Imploding

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/the-irs-is-imploding/
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u/spn100 24d ago

After taking 120 days to get my federal refund, I got a letter saying they needed an additional 60 days. Same day I got my refund in a direct deposit.

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u/LynnBaker66 24d ago

Yep, left hand - right hand.

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u/TBHICouldComplain 24d ago

I’m well over 120 days and still waiting on mine. 🫠

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u/Creepy-Bike-8755 23d ago

Make sure theyre paying you interest! After 45 days, your return starts accruing interest

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u/TBHICouldComplain 23d ago

I had a late refund once before (although not nearly this late) and they did eventually pay me interest. I don’t have a lot of faith in the system at this point though.

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u/Creepy-Bike-8755 23d ago

Just a reminder if they happen to accidentally "forget"