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Why Federal Deposits Near $2,000 Often Face Manual IRS Checks

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Taxpayers expecting federal deposits near $2,000 are increasingly noticing slower processing and additional review steps, leading to questions about why these amounts attract closer attention. This article explains how and why the Internal Revenue Service routes certain refunds for manual checks, what triggers these reviews, and what filers should realistically expect during the process. Why … Read more

How IRS Processing Order Impacts Refunds Between $1,000 and $3,000

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Many taxpayers expecting refunds between $1,000 and $3,000 notice that payments arrive at different times—even when returns are filed on similar dates. This variation is largely due to IRS processing order, not refund amount or favoritism. This article explains how the Internal Revenue Service processes returns, why timing differs, and what filers can expect when … Read more