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I've been tracking WMR patterns since January 29th, 2024, and there's no consistent update schedule this tax season. Some people see updates on Tuesday nights, others on Friday mornings. I checked with a friend who filed on February 21st and her WMR updated on March 12th at 3:45am. Another friend who filed February 18th is still waiting with no updates as of March 25th. I'm concerned the IRS might be experiencing system delays that they're not publicly acknowledging.
Isn't it fascinating how much collective knowledge we have here about WMR patterns? The official IRS stance is that WMR updates once daily, but we all know it's more nuanced than that. I've seen returns update within hours of filing during off-peak times, while others take days despite being identical in complexity. The system clearly prioritizes certain return types and processing centers over others, regardless of what they officially state.
According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.7, the 570 freeze code temporarily prevents credit or refund processing while the 971 indicates that correspondence has been issued. Per IRM 5.19.9.2.3, daily cycle accounts typically update overnight, with transaction codes posting within 24-48 hours of processing. The specific notice you'll receive is likely a CP05, requesting verification of income, withholding, or credits claimed. This is standard procedure under the PATH Act provisions codified in IRC Β§6402(m) which mandates additional verification for certain refundable credits.
I'm not entirely convinced this is just routine. My accountant warned me that these particular code combinations with this timing often indicate a manual review. Last year it took 11 weeks from the 971 date to get my refund, despite everyone saying it would be 2-3 weeks.
My 570/971 appeared on February 8th and February 15th respectively. I received a CP05 notice dated February 15th that arrived on February 24th. My transcript updated with code 571 (freeze released) on March 12th and code 846 (refund issued) on March 14th with a direct deposit date of March 19th. The entire process took 39 days from filing to refund.
Just went through this exact scenario. TC570 dated 02/19/2024, TC971 dated 02/26/2024. I'm on daily processing cycle 20241105. My transcript updated overnight between 03/11/2024-03/12/2024 with TC571 (freeze release) and TC846 (refund issued) with DDD of 03/14/2024. The hold was due to income verification under PATH Act protocols. No correspondence was required in my case - system verification was completed automatically. Total processing time was 26 days from acceptance to deposit.
You might want to try the Taxpayer Advocate Service if you're experiencing financial hardship because of this delay. I'm not completely sure they can help with verification issues specifically, but they might be able to expedite the process if you're facing eviction, utility shutoffs, or other urgent financial needs. Their number is 877-777-4778, but prepare documentation of your hardship before calling - they're overwhelmed right now with the tax season ending soon.
This happened to me last year but with an even longer delay. Filed in February, stuck until MAY! Compared to my previous years when I got my refund within 2 weeks, it was maddening. Turned out I needed to verify my identity, but unlike most people who get letters, mine never came. The frustration you're feeling is completely valid - I remember checking WMR obsessively every morning at 3am hoping for a change. Hang in there!
I had something similar happen last year and it turned into a complete nightmare compared to what you're experiencing. My transcript didn't update for 2 months, then suddenly showed an audit code. Ended up waiting until JULY for my refund. At least you don't have any notices or verification requirements - that's when things really go sideways. My brother-in-law filed around the same time as you this year and just got his deposit yesterday with no warning - transcript updated and money arrived on the same day. The system is so inconsistent it's maddening.
Dylan Cooper
SBTPG delays happen every year. Common issue. Not a reason to panic yet. Check your bank account directly. Sometimes money arrives before status updates. Give it until Monday. Business days matter here. Weekend processing is slower. Call Tuesday if nothing changes. Keep documentation of everything. Screenshot your transcript. Note all contact attempts.
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Sofia Perez
I was in the exact same situation last week. Waited 4 days past my DDD with SBTPG showing unfunded. I was getting really nervous about it. Then suddenly on day 5, the money just appeared in my account without any status change on SBTPG's website. Their system seems to be lagging behind actual transfers this year. I wouldn't worry too much until it's been at least 5 business days past your DDD.
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