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Finally got access to my transcripts through ID.me but completely lost on how to read them. Think I'm cycle 05 and on PATH but not sure what that means for my refund timing. Need help understanding what codes to watch for and how often I should check for updates.
idk where ur located but my guy is amazing if ur in the chicago area. DM me if u want his info
im in LA unfortunately but thx anyway!
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processing doesnt mean much tbh. i was on processing for 3 weeks last year before getting a random verify identity letter 🤡
ur lucky atleast ur seeing movement lol mine still says return recieved since 1/31
ugh that sucks! hopefully ull see movement soon
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This happened 2 me last year and I legit got it ON the second date. dont stress 2 much
My tax lady said its happening alot this year cause they got backed up with all the identity verification stuff. ur good fam
thx for the reassurance! fingers crossed for 3/10 then 🤞
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Anyone else getting the "Refund status unavailable" message on Where's My Refund? I've been trying since 10:23 this morning on the official IRS website (sa.www4.irs.gov) and keep getting this exact error: "Refund information is unavailable at this time. Please try again later." I'm beyond frustrated at this point. I'm staring at the screen that literally says: "Account Home / Refund status Refund status Refund status unavailable Refund information is unavailable at this time. Please try again later. Return to account home" It's the official IRS website - you can see the "An official website of the United States Government" at the top with the "Here's how you know" text and everything. The URL is definitely correct (sa.www4.irs.gov). Even when I try to navigate through the Account Home / Refund status section as suggested, it's the same thing. I click on "Return to account home" and then try to access my refund status again, but I just keep getting cycled back to this useless error message. The IRS website is completely useless at this point - can't even get basic refund information from their "Tools" section. I can see the MENU and Tools options, but they don't help at all. Has anyone else experienced this? Are the IRS systems down today? I filed over 3 weeks ago and just want to know where my refund is!
Pro tip: try checking between 2-4 AM EST. Thats when the system updates and you might actually get through without the error message.
who tf staying up till 2am to check WMR 💀
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desperate times call for desperate measures my friend
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I work IT and this is actually embarassing. A government agency in 2025 shouldnt have these basic infrastructure issues. But here we are 🤷♂️
anyone else notice the mobile version is completely broken? cant even login half the time
The new layout actually makes more sense once you learn it. Account transcript shows processing, Return transcript shows what you filed, Wage transcript shows income docs, Record of Account has everything combined. Its actually more organized now imo
stop being rational, were here to complain 🤣
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Pro tip: If you can't see your transcript updates online, call the tax advocate service. They can sometimes push things along faster after verification.
whats the number for them?
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1-877-777-4778 but theyre super busy rn, call early morning
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These wait times are getting ridiculous fr fr. The IRS needs to get their act together 🤡
facts 💯 they got me waiting since february smh
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PROTIP: If you claimed EITC or CTC your refund might take longer. NYS does extra verification on those. Found this out the hard way last year lol
wish they told us this beforehand 🤡
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Filed 2/5, accepted same day, DDD scheduled for 2/20. Capital One bank
ur so lucky! filed b4 u and still waiting 😭
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looks like ur getting a fat refund tho 💅 worth the wait
fr fr but I need it like yesterday 😭
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Anyone else notice how many ppl got the 570 code this year? Seems like they flagging everything
its bc of all the pandemic fraud, they going extra hard now
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yup theyre reviewing everything with a fine tooth comb this year
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Try checking your name on the Social Security Administration website. They have a tool that shows exactly how your name appears in their system.
idk if this helps but when I had this problem it was bc my birth certificate had my middle name spelled different than my ss card
ty for sharing! but I checked and everything matches exactly on my docs
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Melody Miles
pro tip: screenshot your transcript every time you check it so you can track changes. helps you spot when new codes pop up
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Hunter Hampton
good idea! gonna start doing this
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Nathaniel Mikhaylov
lmaooo welcome to transcript hell. where everyone becomes a detective trying to crack the irs code 🔍
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Eva St. Cyr
sherlock holmes aint got nothing on us tax refund investigators 🤣
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