Colorado resident here who's been through this rodeo many times. Here's what I've learned: - Colorado DOR generally starts accepting returns same day as IRS (Jan 22 this year) - They don't always announce this clearly on their website - Direct deposit refunds typically come 3-4 weeks after acceptance for simple returns - If you claimed certain credits (like Enterprise Zone) expect delays - Paper returns take 8-12 weeks minimum - The "Where's My Refund" tool on the CO DOR site updates very infrequently I filed on January 24th this year and my status just changed to "approved" yesterday.

I called Colorado DOR on January 23rd, 2024 specifically about this. The agent confirmed they began accepting returns on January 22nd, 2024. She also mentioned they're experiencing higher volume this year and estimated 4-5 weeks for electronic returns with direct deposit. Last year I filed on February 5th and received my refund on March 1st, so exactly 24 days. The year before was February 8th filing and March 10th refund. They're fairly consistent if your return doesn't have any issues or special circumstances. The most frustrating part is their refund status tool barely works!

I think there might be some confusion about the process here. If someone has claimed your child without permission, it's not technically identity theft in most cases, but rather an improper dependent claim. Identity theft would be if someone used your child's SSN to create fake income. The resolution process is somewhat different, though both are handled by the IRS. You'll likely need to paper file your return and possibly go through an audit process where both parties claiming the child will need to provide documentation proving their right to claim the dependent.

Have you checked your child's credit report? If someone has your child's SSN, they might be using it for more than just taxes. How did you discover that someone else claimed your child? Did you get a rejection when trying to e-file, or did you receive a notice from the IRS?

OMG I was literally OBSESSED with that PATH message last year! 😫 I checked WMR like 20 times a day! The PATH message showed up on February 15th and my transcript showed N/A for WEEKS. I was freaking out because I needed that money for my car payment. Finally on March 22nd my transcript updated with a 846 code and I got my refund on March 27th. The whole time WMR just showed that same PATH message. So frustrating! The technical explanation is that your return is in the processing queue but not necessarily finished being processed.

PATH message isn't final. Just means you claimed credits. Processing still happening. Could be days. Could be weeks. Transcript more accurate than WMR. Check for 846 code. That's what matters. Forum's quiet because IRS processing faster this year for most people. Less drama. Less posts.

This is normal behavior. Different IRS systems. Different update schedules. Acceptance happens first. WMR updates later. Try checking tax transcripts instead. More reliable. Usually updates faster. Don't worry unless it's been 7+ days. Peak filing season causes delays.

This happened to me earlier this tax season and I completely freaked out! I filed on February 2nd and my software (FreeTaxUSA) immediately showed 'accepted' but WMR showed nothing for almost a week. I was convinced my return had disappeared into some IRS black hole. Called the IRS every day but couldn't get through. Finally on day 6, WMR suddenly updated with the first bar. Got my refund about 2 weeks after that. The anxiety was awful though - I kept imagining I'd have to refile or that there was some huge problem.

I've become quite familiar with the IRS Master File System after dealing with amended returns. What's happening is your return has been accepted into the e-file database (SCRIPS) but hasn't yet been integrated into the main IRS Master File which populates your transcript. The weekly update cycle typically occurs on Fridays, with transcript updates appearing Saturday morning around 3-6am EST. For amended returns specifically, the IRS uses Form 1040X processing codes that don't appear until manual verification is complete. I'd recommend checking your transcript this Saturday morning - that's when the TC150 posting (tax return filed) would appear if your return has moved through the queue.

Let me clarify something important: the "accepted" message you received on 1/30 only means your return passed the initial validation checks and was received by the IRS. It does NOT mean processing has begun. Here's what happens next: 1. Your return sits in a queue waiting for actual processing to begin 2. Once processing starts, your transcript will update with a TC150 code 3. If you amended something, it goes through additional verification steps 4. Transcripts typically update weekly, usually overnight Friday into Saturday 5. The first update will show your return was filed and initial processing status This is completely normal, especially during peak filing season with amended returns.