Has anyone tried calling the tax advocate service instead of the main IRS line? I heard they can sometimes help with figuring out what's going on with returns that seem stuck.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed about 10 days ago and WMR shows "received" but my transcript page is completely blank for 2024. Reading through these comments is actually really reassuring - sounds like this is totally normal and I just need to be patient. @Ravi Kapoor - based on what everyone's saying here, it seems like we're both in the normal processing timeline. The transcript lag behind WMR makes sense when you think about it - they're probably different computer systems that update at different speeds. I'm going to wait another week or two before I start worrying. If my transcripts still don't show anything after 3+ weeks like some others mentioned, then maybe I'll look into those tools people are recommending or try calling. But for now it sounds like we're both right on track for normal processing times. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this thread is way more helpful than anything on the actual IRS website!

OMG I was SO LOST with transcripts last year!! 😫 I literally printed mine out and highlighted all the codes, then googled each one. What a nightmare! This year I finally figured it out - code 846 is the magic number! When I saw that appear with a date of 3/27/2024, my refund hit my account exactly on that date. Such a relief! Don't waste time with the WMR tool, transcripts are way more accurate even though they look intimidating at first.

As someone who's been through this exact confusion, I completely understand your frustration! The transcript system is like learning a foreign language. Here's what saved me time: focus on the Transaction Codes section and look for these specific numbers in order - 150 (your return was accepted and processed), then 846 (this is the golden ticket - your actual refund date will be right next to this code). If you see 570 or 971, don't panic immediately - these often resolve within a few weeks. The cycle code in the upper right corner tells you which processing batch you're in and when your transcript updates. Since you mentioned business taxes, expect the process to take a bit longer than simple returns, but the transcript codes will give you the most accurate timeline compared to the "Where's My Refund" tool which often gets stuck. Good luck!

welcome to IRS hell lololol we're all suffering here together

I had code 960 last year and it was nerve-wracking! Mine was triggered by claiming education credits that didn't match up with what the IRS had on file from my school. Took about 10 weeks total but they did eventually release my full refund plus interest. The key is to make sure you have all your documentation ready in case they request it. You can also try calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service if it goes beyond 120 days - they helped speed up my case when I was at the 4 month mark.

has anyone actually managed to talk to a human at the IRS lately? I've been trying for weeks and can't get through.

The 'as of' date changing from April 30 to May 25 is actually pretty normal during processing, especially for EITC returns. I went through the same thing last year - mine changed dates about 3 times before my refund finally came through. The IRS systems are notorious for these date shifts that don't really correlate to your actual refund timeline. Since you filed in early March and it's been accepted, you're still within the normal processing window. EITC returns do take longer because they require additional verification steps to prevent fraud. The fact that you don't see any error codes (like 570 or 971) on your transcript is a good sign that there aren't any major issues with your return. Try not to check daily if you can help it - I know it's tempting but it just adds to the stress. The date changes are more about their internal system cycles than anything specific happening with your individual return. You should see movement in the next few weeks!

anybody else notice the app is super buggy this year or is it just me

Same thing happened to me last year! The trick is to wait at least 48 hours after e-filing before trying the app. Also make sure you're using your AGI from last year's return, not this year's - that trips up a lot of people. The system is just slow to update sometimes.