OMG I'm going through this EXACT thing right now and I'm so stressed about it!! 😫 I've had the 570/971 combo for almost 3 weeks and I keep checking every morning hoping to see that beautiful 846 code! From what I've read in other groups, it seems like most people are getting their refunds about 2-4 weeks after these codes appear, but some are waiting longer. I'm just praying mine comes through soon because I really need it for some unexpected car repairs. 🙏

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed my return on February 15th and have been seeing the 570/971 codes for about 2.5 weeks now. What's driving me crazy is that last year my refund came through in just 10 days with no codes at all. I've been checking my transcript obsessively every morning hoping to see that 846 code appear. From everything I'm reading here, it sounds like we just need to be patient and wait for the notice to arrive in the mail. Has anyone actually received their notice yet and can share what it said? I'm trying not to panic but it's hard when you're expecting that refund for planned expenses!

Be careful about relying too heavily on these patterns. According to the IRS.gov website, system maintenance can disrupt the normal update schedule. I once waited an entire weekend because an update that should have happened Thursday night was delayed until Monday due to "system improvements." The IRS doesn't always announce these maintenance periods in advance. I recommend checking the IRS operational status page before assuming there's an issue with your specific return.

This is really helpful information about the update cycles. I'm curious though - does anyone know if amended returns follow the same update patterns? I filed an amendment in February and I'm trying to figure out if I should be looking for updates on the same schedule or if amended returns are processed on a different cycle entirely.

So... if I amended my return am I just screwed? Been waiting 9 months now 😭

Congrats Andre! That's such a relief after waiting so long. I'm still stuck in processing hell myself - filed in January with EITC and CTC and it's been radio silence ever since. The WMR tool just keeps saying "still processing" with no timeline. Quick question - did your WMR ever show any bars or progress before you got the DDD? Mine has been stuck on the first bar forever and I'm wondering if that means anything or if it just randomly updates one day. Also for anyone else still waiting, I've found that checking your transcript on the IRS website sometimes shows more info than WMR, even though the transcript codes are confusing as hell. At least it gives you something more concrete than "still processing" 🤷‍♀️

I filed on February 3rd and I'm still waiting for any update. My transcript hasn't changed since February 10th when it first showed received. Last year I filed on February 5th and had my refund by February 19th. The year before I filed on January 31st and had my refund by February 14th. This is definitely taking longer than previous years! Has anyone who filed around February 3rd received their refund yet or at least gotten a DDD?

Filed on 2/1 and still waiting here too! Your timeline gives me hope though - 28 days isn't too bad considering what everyone else is reporting. I've been checking WMR obsessively and it's been stuck on "return received" for over 3 weeks now. Did you notice any pattern with when WMR updates, like specific days of the week or times? I'm trying to figure out if there's an optimal time to check or if it's just random. Also wondering if the fact that you filed so early in the season (1/31) might have actually worked against you initially but then cleared through once they caught up with the backlog.

I went through almost the exact same situation with my 2021 return - mailed it in March 2022, had delivery confirmation, but it sat unprocessed for 13 months. What finally worked for me was a combination approach: First, I kept detailed records of every attempt to contact the IRS, including dates, times, and what happened. This documentation became crucial later. Second, I filed Form 911 (Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service) online. You can do this if your case meets certain criteria - like experiencing economic hardship or if the IRS hasn't responded to your inquiries within normal timeframes. Since you're buying a house and need your tax transcript, that definitely qualifies as economic hardship. Third, and this was the game-changer: I contacted my state's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). Even though I'm not low income, they helped me for free because of the systemic nature of the problem. They knew exactly which IRS departments handle different types of processing delays and had direct contact information. The LITC advocate was able to get through to the right person within 48 hours and discovered my return was flagged for manual review due to a minor discrepancy. It was resolved within a week of their intervention. You can find your local LITC at https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about-us/low-income-taxpayer-clinics-litc/. Don't let the "low income" part deter you - many help regardless of income level for systemic issues like this.

I'm going through almost the exact same nightmare right now with my 2022 return! Filed in March 2023, have certified mail delivery confirmation from April 2023, and it's like my return just vanished into thin air. The "Where's My Refund" tool gives me the same useless "no information available" message every single time. What's really frustrating is that I've tried calling that main IRS number probably 50+ times over the past year. Half the time I get the "we're too busy, call back later" message and just get hung up on. The other half I sit on hold for 2-3 hours before giving up because I have to get back to work. Reading through these comments is giving me some hope though. I had no idea about the Taxpayer Advocate Service or the congressional representative option. The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic suggestion sounds especially promising since @Jasmine Hancock mentioned they help regardless of income level. I'm also dealing with a time crunch since I need my tax transcripts for a mortgage application. My loan officer is getting antsy and I'm worried this is going to derail the whole process. Has anyone here successfully gotten their tax transcripts while their return was still stuck in processing limbo? I'm wondering if there's a separate process for that or if I'm just stuck waiting until they finally process my return. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - it's weirdly comforting to know I'm not the only one dealing with this bureaucratic nightmare!