846 Code Appeared 1/7/2025 After Amended Return & Refund Freeze - How Long For Paper Check Delivery?
After waiting forever I finally got an 846 refund issued code on my transcript dated 01-07-2025! Since I didn't provide direct deposit info they're mailing a check. Anyone know how long it typically takes to get the check in the mail after the 846 date shows up? Here's what my transcript shows: 766 Credit to your account - 04-16-2024 767 Reduced or removed credit to your account - 04-16-2024 764 Earned income credit - 04-16-2024 960 Appointed representative - 10-02-2024 971 Amended tax return or claim forwarded for processing - 11-08-2024 977 Amended return filed - 11-08-2024 33277-718-56733-4 767 Reduced or removed credit to your account - 04-16-2024 766 Credit to your account - 04-16-2024 764 Earned income credit - 04-16-2024 291 Reduced or removed prior tax assessed - 12-31-2024 18254-746-07771-4 290 Additional tax assessed - 01-07-2025 18254-746-07772-4 811 Removed refund freeze - 12-21-2024 846 Refund issued - 01-07-2025 776 Interest credited to your account - 01-14-2025 I'm especially excited to see that 811 code (Removed refund freeze) from 12-21-2024 followed by the 846 (Refund issued) on 01-07-2025. They're even giving me interest according to that 776 code dated 01-14-2025! The whole process has been a nightmare with my amended return from November and all these different codes. I'm just anxious to know when I'll actually see this check in my mailbox since I didn't set up direct deposit.
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Niko Ramsey
The 846 code (refund issued) typically means your refund is on its way! For paper checks, the general timeline is 5-7 business days after the 846 date shows up on your transcript. If you're trying to track exactly when it'll hit your mailbox, I'd highly recommend checking out taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - it analyzes your transcript and gives you a super precise estimate of when that check will land. Way better than playing the guessing game with the IRS website tbh.
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Seraphina Delan
•mines been 2 weeks since 846 and still no check 😤 starting to get worried
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Niko Ramsey
•did you try checking your transcript with taxr.ai? it helped me figure out there was actually a hold on mine that i didnt know about
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Seraphina Delan
•Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back: looks like my check got returned to IRS cuz of wrong address! No wonder its taking forever smh
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Jabari-Jo
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Kristin Frank
•its legit fam! used it last week, saved me from calling irs 100 times 💯
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Micah Trail
•got my check exactly when taxr said i would. literally down to the day 🤯
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Nia Watson
•Same boat here waiting on paper check. Day 9 and counting... 🙄
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Alberto Souchard
•pro tip: sign up for informed delivery with usps, youll see it coming b4 it hits ur mailbox
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Malik Jenkins
Usually takes 5-7 business days after the 846 date for the check to arrive in your mailbox. Make sure your address is correct on your return!
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Isabella Costa
•Thanks! My address is correct thank goodness 🙏
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Freya Andersen
•mine took exactly 6 days last month, ur almost there! 💯
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Eduardo Silva
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Leila Haddad
•interesting... does it actually work? seems too good to be true tbh
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Eduardo Silva
•Yeah its legit! Used it for both my 2022 and 2021 returns. Super detailed analysis
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Leila Haddad
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Emma Johnson
Word of warning - if you recently moved make sure you filed a change of address with USPS or the check might get sent back to IRS 😩
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Ravi Patel
•learned this the hard way last year smh took another 6 weeks to get my money
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Astrid Bergström
its crazy how they expect us to wait months for our refund but if we owe them they want it immediately 🤡
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PixelPrincess
•facts! and dont forget the penalties and interest they charge us 🙄
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Omar Farouk
protip: sign up for informed delivery on usps website, youll see a pic of the check envelope before it arrives
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Chloe Martin
congrats on finally getting a date! im still stuck on delayed beyond normal timeframe 😭
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Diego Fernández
•same boat fam... going on 8 months now
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Keisha Taylor
Congrats on finally getting that 846 code! That's such a relief after all the waiting. From what I've seen, most people get their paper checks within 5-10 business days of the 846 date. Since yours is dated 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by the end of this week or early next week. The fact that you got the 811 code (refund freeze removed) on 12-21 and then the 846 on 01-07 shows everything is moving along now. Plus getting interest too - that's awesome! Keep checking your mailbox and maybe set up USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already so you can see when it's coming.
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Oliver Becker
That's awesome news about finally getting your 846 code! The wait must have been brutal with all those transcript codes flying around. From my experience, paper checks usually arrive 5-7 business days after the 846 date, so you should hopefully see it by early next week since yours is dated 01-07. The fact that you're getting interest with that 776 code is a nice bonus too! I'd definitely recommend signing up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get an email with a photo of your mail each morning so you'll know exactly when that check is coming. Fingers crossed it arrives soon! 🤞
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Aaliyah Reed
•Thanks for the helpful info! I'm definitely going to sign up for USPS Informed Delivery right now - that sounds like a game changer for tracking when it's coming. The interest is definitely a nice surprise after all this waiting around! Hoping it shows up by early next week like you said 🤞
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Omar Hassan
That's such great news about finally getting your 846 code! I know how stressful all those transcript codes can be to decipher. Based on what I've seen in this community, paper checks typically arrive within 5-7 business days of the 846 date, so since yours is dated 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by the end of this week or early next week. The fact that you got the 811 "refund freeze removed" code on 12-21 followed by the 846 is a really good sign that everything is finally moving through the system. And getting interest too with that 776 code - that's awesome after all the delays you've dealt with! Definitely sign up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already so you can track when it's coming to your mailbox.
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Zara Ahmed
•This is super helpful! I just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery based on everyone's recommendations - hopefully that'll help me track when it's actually coming. It's been such a rollercoaster with all these different codes showing up on my transcript. Really hoping it arrives by early next week like you're saying! The interest payment is definitely a silver lining after months of waiting 😅
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Lola Perez
Congrats on finally getting that 846 code! That must be such a huge relief after dealing with the amended return process and refund freeze. Based on what I've seen here, paper checks typically arrive 5-7 business days after the 846 date shows on your transcript. Since yours is dated 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it in your mailbox by this Friday or early next week at the latest. The fact that you got the 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 followed by the 846 is a really good sign everything is finally moving through the system properly. Plus getting interest with that 776 code is a nice bonus after all the delays! I'd definitely recommend signing up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get a photo of your incoming mail each morning so you'll know exactly when that check is coming.
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Emma Olsen
•Thanks so much! Yeah it's been a wild ride with all these codes - I was starting to think I'd never see this money 😅 Just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery like you suggested, that sounds like it'll be a lifesaver for tracking when it actually shows up. Fingers crossed it arrives by Friday like you're thinking! The interest payment definitely helps make up for all the stress and waiting around.
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Benjamin Johnson
Congrats on finally getting that 846 code! What a relief that must be after all the waiting and dealing with the amended return process. From what I've seen in this community, paper checks usually arrive within 5-7 business days of the 846 date, so since yours shows 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by the end of this week or early next week. The progression from your 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 to the 846 on 01-07 shows everything is finally moving through the system properly. And that 776 interest code is a nice bonus after all the delays you've endured! I'd definitely recommend setting up USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get an email with photos of your incoming mail each morning so you'll know exactly when that check is on its way to your mailbox.
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Isla Fischer
•This is such helpful info, thank you! Just set up USPS Informed Delivery based on your recommendation - that sounds like it'll save me from constantly checking my mailbox every day 😂 It's been such a stressful journey with the amended return and all these codes, so I'm really hoping it shows up by early next week like you're saying. The interest payment is definitely a nice surprise after everything I've been through!
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Peyton Clarke
Congrats on finally getting that 846 code! That's such a huge relief after dealing with an amended return and refund freeze for so long. From what I've seen, paper checks typically arrive 5-7 business days after the 846 date, so since yours shows 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by this Friday or early next week. The fact that you got the 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 followed by the 846 on 01-07 shows everything is finally processing properly. And getting interest with that 776 code is awesome after all the waiting! Definitely sign up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get photos of your mail each morning so you'll know exactly when that check is coming to your mailbox.
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Evelyn Kelly
•Thanks for the timeline info! I'm definitely going to sign up for USPS Informed Delivery - seems like everyone's recommending it and it sounds super useful for tracking when the check actually arrives. It's been such a long process with the amended return and all those confusing codes, but I'm finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel! Really hoping it shows up by early next week like you're saying. The interest payment is a nice touch after months of waiting around 🤞
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Arjun Patel
That's amazing news about finally getting your 846 code! I can only imagine the relief after dealing with an amended return and refund freeze for months. Based on what I've experienced and seen others post here, paper checks typically arrive 5-7 business days after the 846 date appears on your transcript. Since yours is dated 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it in your mailbox by this Friday or early next week at the latest. The sequence of codes you have looks really good - that 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 followed by the 846 on 01-07 shows everything is finally moving through the system properly. And that 776 interest code is a nice bonus for all the delays you've endured! I'd definitely recommend signing up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get an email each morning with photos of your incoming mail so you'll know exactly when that check is on its way. Fingers crossed it arrives soon! 🤞
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Paige Cantoni
•Thanks for all the detailed info! This is exactly what I needed to hear. Just signed up for USPS Informed Delivery like you and others suggested - that sounds like a game changer for tracking when it actually arrives. It's been such a stressful journey with the amended return and all these different codes showing up, but I'm finally feeling hopeful! Really crossing my fingers it shows up by early next week like you're saying. The interest payment is definitely a pleasant surprise after all this waiting around 😅
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Skylar Neal
Congrats on finally seeing that 846 code! What a journey you've been on with the amended return and refund freeze. From my experience and what I've seen others post here, paper checks typically arrive 5-7 business days after the 846 date, so since yours shows 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by this Friday or early next week. That progression from the 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 to the 846 on 01-07 is exactly what you want to see - shows everything is finally moving through properly. Plus getting interest with that 776 code is a nice bonus after all the waiting! Definitely sign up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get photos of your mail each morning so you know when it's coming. Keep us posted when it arrives! 🤞
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Malik Davis
•This is super helpful, thank you! Just set up USPS Informed Delivery based on all the recommendations here - sounds like it'll be perfect for tracking when it actually shows up. It's been such a long road with the amended return and all these cryptic codes, but I'm finally feeling optimistic! Really hoping it arrives by early next week like you're saying. The interest payment is definitely a nice silver lining after everything I've been through with this whole process 😊
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Madison King
Awesome news about your 846 code finally showing up! That's such a relief after everything you've been through with the amended return and freeze. From what I've seen here, paper checks typically take 5-7 business days after the 846 date to arrive. Since yours is dated 01-07-2025, you should hopefully see it by this Friday or early next week. The timeline from your 811 "refund freeze removed" on 12-21 to the 846 on 01-07 looks perfect - everything's finally moving! And that 776 interest code is a nice bonus for all your patience. Definitely recommend setting up USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already - you'll get daily email previews of your mail so you'll know exactly when that check is coming! 🙌
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Isabella Silva
•This is all so encouraging to hear! Just got my USPS Informed Delivery set up too - everyone here is so helpful with the recommendations. After months of stressing over all these codes and waiting for the amended return to process, I'm finally feeling like there's an actual end in sight! Really hoping it shows up by early next week like you mentioned. The interest payment is definitely making all this waiting feel a bit more worthwhile 🤞 Will definitely update everyone when it arrives!
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