846 Code Timing for Paper Check Refunds - How Long Did You Wait?

Hey everyone, i've been analyzing IRS refund code 846 timelines for years and here's what you need to know: The 846 code means your refund is approved and scheduled for release. For paper checks, you typically need to add 5-7 business days after the 846 date for mail delivery. Direct deposits are usualy 1-2 business days after the 846 date shows up. If you're struggling to understand your transcript or getting anxious about timing, I highly recommend using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - it's an AI tool that analyzes your full transcript and gives you a super detailed breakdown of exactly where you are in the process and when to expect your money. Its been a game changer for a lot of folks in our community.

Tax pro here - typically paper check refunds take 1-2 weeks longer than direct deposit. Once you see code 846, expect your check within 7-10 business days. The initial processing time is the same regardless of payment method.

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got my 846 code after 21 days and check came exactly 8 days later. hang in there!

took forever last year ngl... like 6 weeks from filing to getting the check in my mailbox 🐌

mines been stuck on still processing for 2 months now... this is sum bs fr fr

Direct Deposit is the way 2 go bestie... learned that lesson last year when my check got lost in the mail 💀

Been there with the daily WMR checking! 😅 From my experience, once you get the 846 code, paper checks usually arrive 5-10 business days later. Mine took exactly 7 days last year. The waiting is the worst part but at least once you see that 846 you know your money is coming! Pro tip: set up USPS Informed Delivery so you can see when the check is actually coming in your mail that day - saves some anxiety!