Check your transcript again in a few days. You'll likely see code 571 (resolving the 570 hold) and then an 846 code with your refund date. The WMR update is definitely a good sign - means the system is working through whatever the issue was. Hang in there!

Those codes drove me INSANE last year. I was stuck in tax limbo for 3+ months. Finally got a human on the phone using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they sorted it in minutes - turns out there was just a simple verification flag on my account. My refund was released like 2 days later. It was the best money I've ever spent after wasting countless hours trying to call the IRS myself.

Have you moved recently? I was in this exact situation and it turned out the IRS had sent a verification letter to my old address even though I had updated my address with USPS. The letter got returned to them and they just sat on my return without processing it further. Had to call and verify my identity over the phone.

Before you spend hours on IRS hold, use the automated "Where's My Refund" at https://www.irs.gov/refunds or download the IRS2Go app. Sometimes that will give you status info without having to talk to anyone. Also check the Return Transcript not just Account Transcript - sometimes one shows info the other doesn't.

Same boat. 9 weeks waiting on IL. Called yesterday and was told it's under "standard review" which apparently can take up to 120 DAYS. They refused to tell me what they're reviewing or if they need anything from me. The whole system is a joke.

I tried calling them every day for 2 weeks straight. Could never get through. Finally used Claimyr.com and got a callback within 30 minutes. The agent told me they had sent a letter that never arrived asking for proof of my property tax payments. Uploaded the docs on the spot and had my refund a week later. The IL phone system is impossible without help.

Contact a Taxpayer Advocate ASAP! They can help resolve this. Here's the number: 877-777-4778. They're separate from regular IRS customer service and have more power to fix issues like this.

THE IRS IS A JOKE!!! I've been dealing with their incompetence for 3 years straight. Every. Single. Year. Some new stupid problem that takes months to resolve. I feel your pain OP 😤

I use taxr.ai to monitor my transcript because it translated all those confusing codes and messages into plain English. It showed me that "RETURN NOT PRESENT" usually means one of three things: 1) processing delay, 2) manual review, or 3) system update in progress. Given the time of year, it's almost certainly just a processing delay. The tool is awesome for peace of mind because it tells you what's normal and what's concerning. https://taxr.ai

Since you e-filed in February and it's now April, you should have seen something by now. I'd recommend checking the "Where's My Refund" tool on the IRS website. If that doesn't show anything either, you probably need to contact them directly. The transcript message just means they haven't fully processed your return yet, but after 8+ weeks, it's worth following up.

What kinda debts can they offset for? I thought it was just other tax debts, child support and student loans... is there anything else?

Those offset notices are THE WORST. They give you a heart attack making you think they're taking everything, then you end up with some random small amount and no explanation. Classic government efficiency at work 🙄

Don't worry too much yet. I'm a tax preparer and see this all the time with EIC claims. The IRS has special filters for returns with refundable credits. Since about 85% of your refund is from credits rather than withheld taxes, it's just getting extra scrutiny. Most of these clear up automatically without any action needed from you.

Honestly if you want a real answer the fastest, use the taxr.ai tool. I was in the same exact situation last month and it explained everything to me. The IRS transcript codes are like reading hieroglyphics unless you're a tax pro. This tool translated everything into plain english and told me exactly what was happening and when to expect movement. https://taxr.ai

Last year I had to wait 4 months after identity verification. This year only 3 weeks. There's absolutely no consistency with the IRS. it's all just luck of the draw on who processes your return and how backed up they are that week.

My theory is that they're targeting specific types of returns for extra scrutiny. Do you claim EIC, child tax credit, or have self-employment income? Those seem to trigger more verification requests.

Side note but why are tax transcripts designed to be completely incomprehensible to normal humans? Like they deliberately use the most cryptic codes and abbreviations possible 🤔

Unrelated but does anybody have experience with getting refunds on EIC when amending? My returns just got accepted with a similar code but I'm concerned about the EIC processing time.

Have you checked your actual IRS transcript? The WMR tool is notoriously unreliable. Your transcript will show the exact status with the proper codes. Much more accurate.

Just a heads up that the 3/28 date was just before Easter weekend, so there might be additional delays due to the holiday. Banks don't process on weekends or holidays, so Monday (tomorrow) would be the first business day after your DDD. I'd wait until end of day Tuesday before really worrying.