I've been through this exact situation three times now. The 0603 code is actually a good sign - it means your return is in the refund pipeline. Back in 2022, I had this code appear and got my refund exactly 9 days later. Last year, it took 11 days. This year, I saw 0603 on March 28th and received my refund on April 8th. One thing I've learned - if you filed electronically with direct deposit, you'll usually see your refund within 2 weeks of the 0603 code appearing. If you're past that window, something else might be going on.

I received the 0603 code on my transcript about 10 days ago and have been anxiously waiting for updates. Based on what everyone is sharing here, it sounds like I'm right in the normal timeframe. I filed electronically with direct deposit and claimed the Child Tax Credit, so I'm expecting it might take a bit longer. Has anyone noticed if the Where's My Refund tool updates at the same time as the transcript codes, or does one typically update before the other? I've been checking both daily and want to make sure I'm not missing any important updates. Thanks for all the helpful information everyone has shared!

Sometimes 05 can mean delay too. U need to look at other codes on ur transcript to know for sure whats happening

Cycle code 05 is actually pretty straightforward! It means you're on a weekly processing cycle that updates every Friday morning. Most 05 cycle filers see their "as of" date change on Fridays and if they get a deposit date (DDD), it's usually for the following Wednesday. The key thing to remember is that being on weekly cycles often means faster processing once things get moving compared to daily cycles. Just keep checking your transcript on Friday mornings for updates!

If your waiting on money you really need, use claimyr.com to get through to the IRS. I had a similar situation with my refund going to PayPal and it wasn't showing up. Was able to talk to an agent who pushed it through manually. Without them I'd still be waiting!

I've been using PayPal for my tax refunds for the past couple years and it's been pretty consistent - usually get it either exactly on the DDD or maybe a day early. Since you're already seeing the 846 code on your transcript, that's a great sign that the payment has been issued by the IRS. At this point it's just up to when PayPal processes and releases it to your account. I'd say there's a decent chance you might see it tomorrow (the 11th) but definitely by the 12th. The waiting is always the worst part! 🤞

I just went through this exact situation with my mortgage! Here's what I did to resolve it: Step 1: I printed my transcript showing the processing date Step 2: I asked my lender if they would accept this as proof of filing Step 3: They required an official record of account transcript Step 4: I ordered this specific transcript from the IRS website Step 5: This satisfied my lender's requirements Thank you all for the insights on the cycle codes! I had no idea what these numbers meant until now. Really appreciate everyone taking time to explain this.

I've been dealing with similar transcript confusion for weeks! The cycle codes are like a secret language that only IRS insiders understand. From what I've gathered through my own research and talking to a tax professional, your cycle 20240605 with the Feb 26th processing date is actually a good sign - it means your return made it through the initial review process without any red flags. For your mortgage situation, I'd recommend getting a "Record of Account" transcript in addition to your regular transcript. Most lenders accept this as proof that your taxes are processed even if the refund hasn't hit your account yet. You can order it online through the IRS website and it usually arrives within 5-10 business days. The waiting game is brutal, especially with time-sensitive financial commitments. Hang in there - based on the timeline others have shared, you should see movement soon!

13 Just wanted to mention something that nobody's brought up yet - if you're doing major renovations on your home AND monetizing the content, you might need to look into how this affects your homeowner's insurance and potentially capital gains when you sell the house. Our tax advisor mentioned this could get complicated if the improvements significantly increase your home's value.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation - just started a home renovation YouTube channel and have been totally confused about the tax implications. One thing I've learned from my research is that the IRS looks at several factors to determine if something is a legitimate business vs. a hobby: profit motive, expertise in the area, time and effort spent, expectation of asset appreciation, success in similar activities, history of income/losses, and amount of occasional profits. For content creators specifically, I've read that even if you're not profitable initially, you can still deduct legitimate business expenses as long as you can demonstrate you're operating with a genuine intent to make a profit. The key is maintaining excellent records and being able to justify how each expense directly relates to your content creation business rather than personal home improvement. I'm planning to set up a separate business checking account, create detailed expense categories (production equipment, materials used solely for demonstrations, editing software, etc.), and keep video logs showing how each purchase was used in content creation. Has anyone found other specific documentation strategies that work well for this type of business?