I went through this exact scenario last tax season. The transcript site was down for three days straight, my bars had disappeared, and I was checking hourly. What worked for me was checking at 2:45am - I got in immediately when everyone else was sleeping. Two days later my deposit hit my account even though WMR never updated. The cycle seems to be repeating this year based on what I'm seeing in the tax forums. The disappearing bars actually turned out to be a good sign in my case!

The IRS is currently experiencing unprecedented system demand due to the Child Tax Credit and EITC processing influx. According to the IRS Operations Dashboard, transcript database access is operating at 172% capacity during peak hours (9am-5pm EST). The transcript system undergoes batch processing at approximately 00:00-03:00 EST daily with major updates occurring on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Your WMR bars disappearing indicates transition to secondary review status (TC 570/571 pending) which typically resolves within 7-14 calendar days absent exceptional circumstances.

Be careful about assuming 152 always means smooth processing. On March 12th, 2024, I had a 152 code appear, followed by a 570 code three days later. Turned out I had a math error that delayed my refund by 6 weeks. Always check for additional codes that might appear after the 152. Mark your calendar for 9 days after seeing code 152 - that's typically when any issues will show up on your transcript.

I'm so stressed about my refund! 😫 If I see this 152 code, how much longer until I actually get my money? I need it for car repairs ASAP!

Just went thru this exact thing last week! My DDD was 2/21 on transcript but didn't hit Chime til 2/23. Called IRS (nightmare btw) and they said once they release it, it's up to the banks. Chime usually posts 2 days early for regular paychecks but tax refunds seem diff. Don't stress yet - give it til EOD tomorrow. If nothing by Friday, then maybe start worrying. FWIW my friend w/ Wells Fargo had same DDD and got hers a day AFTER me, so Chime still faster than trad banks.

Be careful with Chime and tax refunds! Last year I had a similar situation and kept checking for pending deposits. When it finally showed up as pending, I immediately set up several bill payments based on that. Then Chime suddenly removed the pending status and the deposit didn't actually post for another 3 days! Apparently there was some verification issue. I ended up with $175 in overdraft fees because I'd scheduled payments thinking the money was guaranteed. Just a warning not to spend anything until it's fully posted, not just pending.

You might want to consider contacting your local Taxpayer Assistance Center instead of calling the national hotlines. You generally need an appointment, but they can sometimes help with amended return status checks. It's possible they might be able to see more details about where in the process your return is stuck. I believe this approach might work better for complex situations that are difficult to explain over the phone.

I was in the EXACT same situation with my amended return stuck for months! Here's what finally worked: 1. First, check your amended return status online using the Where's My Amended Return tool 2. If it shows processing for more than 16 weeks, call 866-464-2050 3. Call right at 7:00am Eastern 4. When prompted, enter the tax year you're calling about 5. Have your SSN, filing status, and a copy of your return ready I got through on my second attempt and they explained exactly what was happening with my return. Such a relief to finally know what was going on!

Just a word of caution - I had a refund check that showed as "issued" but never arrived. After waiting three weeks, I had to contact the IRS to initiate a trace on the missing check. Have you confirmed your current address is correct with the IRS? Sometimes they use an old address from a previous filing year. Also, did they mention anything about the check potentially being offset for any outstanding debts? I'd suggest keeping a close eye on your mailbox after the 7th, but if you don't receive anything by the 21st, you might need to call them back. Would you be able to set up direct deposit for future refunds to avoid this situation?

Tbh the IRS transcript dates are super confusing. What ur seeing is def the ISSUE date not the arrival date. I'd add ~7-10 biz days for mail delivery. Pro tip: sign up for USPS Informed Delivery (free service) so u can see pics of ur mail before it arrives. That way u know exactly when the check is coming. Saved me tons of anxiety when waiting for my backpay from 2021. Also check if ur state has a "where's my refund" tool - sometimes they're more accurate than the feds.