Filed in January, still waiting: Tenn. couple seeks answers about delayed IRS refund

A Tennessee couple, Rick and Dee Dee Lunsford, filed their tax return in January and have waited nearly eight months for a $5,000 refund. Despite TurboTax confirming their return was accepted, the IRS delayed processing, requiring verification in March and failing to resolve the issue. The couple reported difficulty contacting the IRS and plans to use the refund for home repairs.