I need to caution you about something important. On March 12th, 2024, I was in an identical situation - WMR showing processing but transcript showing nothing. I assumed it was normal and waited. By April 2nd, I discovered my return had been flagged for identity verification, but I never received the letter (which was apparently mailed on March 15th). This delayed my refund by an additional 9 weeks. If you don't see transcript movement by March 25th (7 weeks after filing), I strongly recommend contacting the IRS to verify there are no holds on your account that require action from you. The system doesn't always notify you properly when there's an issue.

I'm currently going through the exact same thing and wanted to outline the steps I've taken so far: 1. Filed and accepted on February 3rd 2. WMR showed "processing" for 3 weeks 3. Checked transcript - showed "no return filed" 4. Called IRS main number on February 28th (couldn't get through) 5. Checked transcript again on March 7th - finally updated 6. Refund deposited on March 12th The key thing I learned is that the transcript update is often the last step before your refund is approved. Have you checked your transcript again today? Sometimes they update overnight and you might see movement.

I was in exactly your situation last year. Filed January 22nd with two dependents, got accepted January 23rd, then nothing happened until March 1st. Meanwhile, my sister who filed February 10th without dependents got her refund on February 20th. The PATH Act creates this weird situation where filing earlier can actually mean waiting longer compared to simple returns filed later.

Here's what's happening with your return, step by step: 1. Your return was accepted on January 21st and entered the processing queue 2. Because you claimed dependents, it falls under PATH Act provisions 3. The IRS cannot release refunds with certain credits until after February 15th 4. After February 15th, your return enters the regular processing queue 5. Tax Topic 152 simply means you're getting a refund, not that there's an issue 6. The one bar on WMR means your return is in the system and processing 7. Many PATH Act returns don't update on WMR until just before deposit 8. Current processing time for PATH Act returns is averaging 4-6 weeks after February 15th This is completely normal. No need to worry unless you receive a specific notice from the IRS or your WMR shows an error message.

Just checked my calendar and got my MI refund exactly 19 days after filing (e-filed on Feb 2, got DD on Feb 21). The MI Treasury website is def glitchy this yr! Here's what worked for me: 1. Try checking super early morning (like 5-6am) when server traffic is low 2. Make sure you're using EXACTLY the same info from your return (even spacing matters!) 3. Try the automated phone system instead: 517-636-4486 4. Check your bank acct daily - sometimes the $ arrives before status updates 5. If you filed with a prep service, check their portal too Hope this helps! MI's system seems overloaded rn but refunds are still coming thru.

Have you checked if you have an outstanding balance with the state? Exactly 17.4% of Michigan returns get held up because of prior-year balances or other state debts. The MI Treasury has 42 different hold codes that can delay processing, and many won't show up in the standard lookup. You might want to try the Michigan Treasury's alternative verification system at https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/check-my-return-status and click the "Verify Identity" option. It requires more information but often shows status when the regular system fails. I'm concerned this might be more than just a glitch if it's been more than 14 days since acceptance.

Your cycle code is actually one of the most important pieces of information on your transcript. Code 04 means your account is processed on the 4th day of the week (Tuesday), so updates appear Wednesday. This is different from weekly cycles (05) which process Thursday and update Friday. Don't bother checking before Wednesday morning - nothing will change until then. I was shocked when I learned how regimented the IRS systems actually are with these processing batches.

I might be able to provide some insight as someone who successfully navigated a similar situation. My return with cycle code 04 updated precisely at 3:12am on a Wednesday, and I received my refund exactly 8 days later. Based on the patterns I've observed, most 04 cycle taxpayers seem to get their updates between 1am-5am on Wednesdays, though occasionally some appear as late as noon. I'm slightly concerned that military returns might face additional scrutiny this year due to the new W-2 verification procedures, but the timeline should remain relatively consistent.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that you can request an installment agreement with Michigan directly. Under their Fresh Start initiative (similar to the IRS program), taxpayers with balances under $5,000 can often qualify for streamlined installment agreements with minimal documentation requirements. This would allow you to keep your federal refund intact while addressing the state liability over time. The interest rate Michigan charges (currently 5.65% annually) is often lower than credit card rates, making this a potentially viable option if you need the refund for other purposes.

From my experience with a similar situation, here's what typically happens compared to other scenarios: 1. State tax debts move slower than federal ones 2. Michigan typically sends 3-4 notices before taking serious collection action 3. You usually have 30-60 days to respond to each notice 4. The certification to TOP (for federal refund offset) usually happens after 90+ days of non-response 5. Setting up even a minimal payment plan stops the certification process Compared to IRS collections which can move quickly, state tax authorities often have longer timelines but fewer payment options. Your summer vacation plans for July should be fine if you address this now, even if it's just setting up a payment plan.