Okay here's the information that I received, the IRS isn't randomly selecting returns they are in fact reviewing every return thoroughly. Their using the "path act" to prolong the process to make people think that's the delay. It has to do with fraudulent returns in the past they've let slip by and etc, if anyone received the 1541 reference code you're being reviewed no questions asked. Something isn't right with what you reported, it can be something minor as in address change etc. And the reason why TurboTax users are being affected by this is because TurboTax will let you submit your return without caution. Their system isn't up to date like every other tax service we've used in the past, you may say you've used TurboTax in the past yes but this year the IRS isn't letting anything pass them. So if you make a mistake with TurboTax the only way you'll know is if you pay that extra $50 to speak to a tax specialist that's insane. Until they update their software this is gonna continue to happen. I hate to say they got a lot of people this year on the "free free free free" which in fact it isn't free and they don't look over your return as they should. So anything that doesn't add up or doesn't seem right to the IRS you will be reviewed that's why so many of us is being reviewed. You can claim a child that you haven't been claiming that's fine I guess, but if your reporting wages that the IRS don't see then you have a problem. I can go on and on about what I've heard just know anybody that has the 1541 code and if your information don't add up the IRS knows. You will not receive an update if the IRS can't match what your reporting. Not trying to break anyone's spirit, but this tax year 2019 will make history. In all my years I've never had to go through a review I have a family to feed and bills to pay. I worked for this money dammit I can't help pay for a boarder wall when I'm barely making it ijs.
