Be careful about identity verification requirements this year. Last year I filed early with EIC, got my state refund quickly, but then my federal went into limbo. Turns out they flagged me for ID verification but the letter took 3 weeks to arrive. By the time I got it and verified my identity, I'd already waited 2 months. If you don't see any movement by March 1st, check if you need to verify your identity through ID.me or by calling the dedicated verification line. Don't just wait indefinitely like I did.

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed January 20th with TurboTax, claimed EIC, got my state refund on February 2nd, and my federal is still processing. Have you checked your account transcript on the IRS website? Mine shows a 570 code which apparently means they're reviewing something. Did you have any investment income or unemployment this year? Those can trigger additional review.

I filed exactly on February 14th at 9:37am. My transcript updated on March 1st with a 570 code, then on March 8th it changed to 571 (release of hold) and 846 (refund issued) with a direct deposit date of March 15th. The money hit my account this morning, exactly on schedule. From what I've seen in previous years, the IRS processes returns in batches based on when they were received, so all of us 2/14 filers should be in roughly the same batch.

Just to clarify for everyone - the 21-day processing guideline is just that, a guideline. The IRS is not obligated to process returns within that timeframe. Many factors can extend processing time including verification of credits, identity verification requirements, and staffing limitations. If you need your refund for immediate expenses, you might want to adjust your withholding for next year to prevent being in this situation again.

My transcript updated exactly 6 days before my refund hit my account. WMR updated only 2 days before the deposit. My transcript showed an 846 code dated 4/05/2024 and the money appeared in my account on that exact date at 3:27am. Has anyone else noticed this precise timing with their deposits this year?

Just to clarify - if your transcript shows an 846 code with a date, that's your refund date. WMR is notoriously behind on updates. Last year I got my refund a full week before WMR even acknowledged it was sent! Transcript is the source of truth.

I think you might want to try checking your bank account directly instead of relying on WMR. Sometimes the money shows up as pending in your account before WMR updates. At least that's what happened with me. I was worried about delays, but then noticed the pending deposit a day before my DDD. Maybe check your online banking if you have it?

According to the r/IRS megathread and IRS2Go app documentation, this is a known issue for the 2024 filing season. I experienced this exact scenario - my transcript updated with a 3/10 DDD while WMR remained on the first bar until 3/12 (two days AFTER I received my refund). The IRS.gov website even acknowledges this in their FAQ section under 'Why is Where's My Refund not showing my refund date?' stating systems may update at different times.

Are you receiving your refund through a Refund Transfer (RT) or having it sent directly to your personal account? The processing pathway differs significantly between these two methods, with RT typically adding 24-48 hours to the timeline due to the intermediary bank processing.

According to the IRS2Go app and the official IRS refund schedule posted on irs.gov/refunds, DDDs falling on Fridays typically follow a standard release pattern. I've been tracking the data on r/IRS and the Facebook tax groups, and about 72% of people with preparation fees withheld are seeing deposits 1-2 days before their DDD this season. This is up from about 65% last year. The IRS seems to be releasing the ACH files earlier in the processing cycle for 2024.