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Level 4
posted Feb 18, 2022 11:01:11 AM

Letter 4464 C and PATHer

We file with earned income credit and child tax credit and we got a letter 4464 C stating that it could take up to 60 days for them to start looking over our return. I did everything I was supposed to do I filed all of our documents nothing has changed as far as address banking info or dependents but our income was significantly less than last year and our jobs have changed. My husband is the only one that works because I have medical issues and we are barely making it at the moment we were really counting on that money. Is there anyway that it could be processed before the 60 days? Does the IRS just need more time because of staffing issues? I'm so confused and feel so defeated right now.

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Level 3
Feb 18, 2022 11:42:36 AM

What date was your return accepted this yr? And when did you receive this 4464 C form?

Level 4
Feb 18, 2022 11:48:25 AM

It was accepted 1/28/2022 and I got the letter today but it’s dated 02/14/2022.

Level 3
Feb 18, 2022 11:55:18 AM

That is not an audit, someone may tell you it is but it isn’t. It is a process where they send it to a team called Integrity Verification Operations to match up everything with your financial institution, education accounts etc. It’s basically a thorough review of your complete return. They’ll still give you a date but if they find anything then they would reach out again. 9 times out of 10 I wouldn’t worry I had that before and I still received my return. The IRS loves to be extra. You’re good! And congrats my 2021 transcript isn’t even up yet, still says “N/A”

Returning Member
Feb 20, 2022 10:40:17 AM

So you can still receive your return it’s a through review? You had this letter before and still received your return? 

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2022 7:19:28 AM

Yes, you could still get your refund which includes the PATH Act credits, once the IRS has verified your income and income tax withholding. The IRS selects some returns to determine if income, expenses, and credits are being reported accurately. This doesn't mean you made an error or were dishonest. For additional information, click here.

Expert Alumni
Feb 21, 2022 7:19:36 AM

Yes, you could still get your refund which includes the PATH Act credits, once the IRS has verified your income and income tax withholding. The IRS selects some returns to determine if income, expenses, and credits are being reported accurately. This doesn't mean you made an error or were dishonest. For additional information, click here.

Level 4
Feb 21, 2022 7:41:19 AM

Does it always take 60 days or does it take less than that sometimes?

Returning Member
Feb 21, 2022 9:41:14 AM

That’s my question does it come normal because my 21 days is up this week I filled on the 3rd of this month 

Level 4
Feb 21, 2022 9:45:57 AM

Did you get a letter 4464c also?

Level 15
Feb 21, 2022 9:48:10 AM

The 60-day guideline isn't set in stone.  It could take less time and, unfortunately, it could possibly take longer. 

Just try to be patient and not worry.  

If you read Understanding Your Letter 4464C, which HelenC12 linked above, it mentions that the IRS is verifying income, expenses and credits, but also that you should consider getting an IRS Identity Protection PIN before filing your tax return. 

Returning Member
Feb 21, 2022 10:18:31 AM

Yes

Level 4
Feb 21, 2022 10:40:46 AM

No it won’t be normal it could take 60 days or they could send another letter after the first 60 days is up but it could also be earlier. I talked to some tax audit people and they said from here there is absolutely nothing we can do but wait. And you can’t get through to anyone at the irs I’ve tried sooo many times.

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 9:35:56 AM

Filed mine and my partner's on Feb 1st, accepted the same day for both of us. I received my letter Feb14th as well and my husband just got his DD date for the 24th. My status bar disappeared from the IRS website and says "It's taking longer to process", I'm assuming due to the letter. I feel better hearing they are just verifying and some people still got theirs but I also keep seeing a bunch of people say it's been like 80 days and still no word from the IRS. That's really devastating to be at their mercy and just "wait".

 

 

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 9:41:19 AM

So do you have an ddd after getting the letter ? 

Level 4
Feb 22, 2022 9:54:07 AM

I don’t have a ddd as of right now just a message saying it’s taking a longer than normal timeframe to process my return. We had friends last year that filed early and didn’t get there return until two days before Christmas so I’m freaking out a little. I’m hoping it will be quick but my expectations are low.

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 9:55:55 AM

I’m hoping it be quick too my 21 days up on the 24th hoping I get a ddd by then 

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 9:56:20 AM

You have an Instagram? 

Level 4
Feb 22, 2022 9:57:46 AM

I do why is there something on there about it?

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 10:00:11 AM

You can try looking up things about this on there & my friend did his last month on 31st & his 21 days was up yesterday & his TurboTax blue bar went full do he have a ddd ? I’m assuming 

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 10:02:19 AM

What’s your Instagram so I can send you the info about this you can also watch YouTube videos about the updates but I’m assuming everyone is waiting 

Level 4
Feb 22, 2022 10:04:47 AM

You can check your tax transcripts also to see if there is a ddd on there.

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 10:11:43 AM

I’m going to tell him to check & I have the code 971 says notice issue 4/1/2021 but no other codes , my gf got her state back on the 18th but still waiting on her federal, and her 2021 transcript says notice issue 4/1/2021 so I think we should be good I don’t see no errors or anything just got told to wait till they verify I filed last year but didn’t get a  letter , my money hit on march 1 last year but last year I went through Someone I knew….. this year I did TurboTax so I think the letter just a verification letter probably because my first time filing with a real tax place I’m assuming.

Level 4
Feb 22, 2022 10:13:59 AM

I hope so let me know if you get yours soon. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. Everything has been so difficult the last couple years I know we are y’all hoping to see some good soon.

Returning Member
Feb 22, 2022 10:15:30 AM

Yes praying for all of us. I’m really hoping I see a update by the 24 my 21 days is up that day