How long after transcript updates with DDD will my refund actually hit my bank account?

I checked my tax transcript this morning (May 2025) and noticed it finally updated with a direct deposit date of 05/22/2025. This was a huge relief since I filed way back in February and have been stuck in processing limbo for months. My question is - how long does it actually take for the money to appear in my account once the IRS sets a DDD? Is it exactly on that date or could it be earlier? My bank usually processes deposits pretty quickly but I've heard mixed things about tax refunds. Just trying to plan when I can actually count on having access to this money.

Should I file amended return now or wait for IRS letter coming next month?

Just got off the phone with an IRS representative who told me I need to amend my tax return. She mentioned I should receive an official letter by 04/15, but she already read the contents to me over the phone. The issue is apparently related to some income I didn't report correctly. Should I go ahead and file the 1040X now or should I wait until I actually receive the physical letter in mid-April? Anyone been in this situation before? I'm just worried about delaying this any longer since it's already been processing for weeks.

Can I track my state tax refund with a trace number like federal refunds? My DDD is 3/15

I'm waiting on both my federal and state tax refunds. I have a direct deposit date of 3/15 for my federal return. I know how to track that with the trace number on the IRS site, but what about my state refund? Do state tax returns have trace numbers too? Or is there a different way to track them? I filed both returns together through TurboTax in early February.

Received IRS notice 5071C for possible identity theft - What to expect after I verify?

Filed 3/1, WMR shows 'still processing', transcript shows code 570 and 971 - what does this mean?

I filed electronically on March 1st and it was accepted the next day. My WMR bar disappeared a week later and has been showing 'Your tax return is still being processed' ever since. Finally got access to my transcript today and I'm seeing code 570 (Additional account action pending) with a date of 5/22/25 and code 971 (Notice issued) with the same date. There's also a TC 150 code showing my tax amount. My expected refund is around $5,280. Does anyone know what these codes mean and if I should be concerned? Do I need to contact the IRS or just wait it out?

5 out of 7 of my transcripts were empty for weeks - just got 846 code dated 4/12

Filed my taxes back in early February and was accepted right away. I've been checking my transcripts every few days since then hoping to see some movement, but 5 out of my 7 transcripts were completely blank. The other 2 just showed basic info but nothing about my refund. Was getting pretty worried since my family really needs this money. Today I finally checked again and saw an 846 code dated 4/12! Does this mean I'll definitely get my refund on that date? I'm so relieved to finally see something happening but I'm still nervous until I see that money hit my account.

Where's My Refund tool showing error message at 5am - anyone else having this issue?

Set my alarm for 5 AM today to check my refund status (figured the system would be less busy). When I finally got through to the Where's My Refund tool, instead of giving me my refund status it just showed an error message saying "We cannot provide any information about your refund. You must wait at least 24 hours after receiving your acknowledgement notification before checking your refund status." But I filed over 3 weeks ago and had already gotten the acceptance email from the IRS like 2 days after filing! I've checked multiple times over the past few weeks with no issues, and suddenly today it's giving me this error. Has anyone else run into this? Is it just a system glitch because I checked so early in the morning or should I be worried?

Alabama state tax return taking 3 months to process while federal refund came quick - normal or just me?

Is it normal for Alabama state tax returns to take forever? I filed back in early March and still waiting on my state refund here in late June. Meanwhile my federal refund hit my account within 2 weeks! Every year its the same story - state takes MONTHS while federal is quick. I keep hearing people from other states getting both refunds around the same time, but everyone I know in Alabama is still waiting on their state return. Is this just an Alabama thing or what? The state website just says 'processing' with no actual timeline.

Do IRS transcripts update throughout the day or just overnight processing?

Filed my 2023 taxes back in April and I'm still waiting on my refund. Been checking my transcript obsessively for updates. I'm seeing conflicting info online - some people say IRS transcripts only update overnight during their batch processing, others claim they've seen updates happen midday. Today my WMR tool shows nothing new but I'm wondering if my transcript might update later in the day? Anyone know for sure when these things refresh? Trying to figure out if I should keep checking multiple times daily or just once in the morning after the supposed overnight updates.

My 'as of' date suddenly changed from April 30 to May 25 on transcript - filed early March, accepted immediately

I e-filed my return on March 7th and it was accepted the same day. My transcript showed an 'as of date' of April 30, 2025 for weeks. I've been checking daily (probably too obsessively) and noticed yesterday that the date suddenly changed to May 25, 2025. No other changes to my transcript that I can see. My return is pretty straightforward - W2 income, standard deduction, and claiming EITC. Does this date change mean anything significant? Is it going to delay my refund? Anyone experienced something similar or know what this means?