If you do need to call the IRS, save yourself hours of frustration and use Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c). I spent 3 days trying to get through on my own and kept getting disconnected. Used Claimyr and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Found out my return was just in normal processing but had been flagged for a quick review because of a mismatch with my W-2. Nothing serious but at least I knew what was happening!

Check your tax topic on WMR. If it's Tax Topic 152, that's actually a good sign - means your return is processing normally. No tax topic could mean additional review.

I couldn't get into my IRS account to opt out (kept getting verification errors), and after wasting 3 days trying to call the IRS directly, I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent. They helped me opt out over the phone in about 10 minutes. The service got me past the endless hold times - totally worth it since I was about to miss the deadline.

Sometimes the IRS mail just gets lost too. The USPS in my area has been terrible lately. I'd proceed as if you're enrolled and take steps to opt out rather than waiting for a letter that might never come.

Unlike stimulus payments which sometimes appeared before any transcript update, regular tax refunds almost always follow a stricter process. I've compared dozens of cases from 2023 vs 2024, and only about 5% of regular refunds arrived before the 846 code appeared. Your bank might show a pending deposit slightly before transcript updates though.

In a specific case I documented from March 2024, a cycle 0705 transcript updated on Thursday at approximately 3am ET with code 846. The associated direct deposit appeared in the taxpayer's account the following Wednesday. Did you verify that you're checking the Account Transcript for tax year 2023, not the Return Transcript? The distinction is crucial for accurate monitoring.

According to the IRS newsroom (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom), they're planning to implement these changes in phases. Looking at similar situations in the past, I've found that taxpayers with dependents under 6 years old might be prioritized in the first wave. The IRS Commissioner mentioned in a recent press briefing that they're developing a dedicated tool for tracking these specific adjustments. Has anyone found any other official resources about the rollout schedule? I'm particularly interested in how they'll handle cases with split custody arrangements where tax benefits alternate years.

After researching this extensively, I can confirm the IRS will issue automatic adjustments through their Automated Underreporter (AUR) system for the expanded Child Tax Credit. They'll use Form 846 (Refund Issued) on your transcript when processing. Most taxpayers should see Transaction Code 291 (Adjustment) followed by 846 within the same cycle. Relief finally! I was preparing for another amendment nightmare like last year's Schedule E correction.

Based on what I've seen across hundreds of cases, here's what typically happens: Blank transcripts for 2-3 weeks is normal, especially for early February filers. Compared to last year, the IRS is actually processing returns about 15% faster, but transcript updates are lagging behind actual processing. Requesting verification this early is similar to what happens when people repeatedly call customer service for a package that's still within the delivery window - it often creates more delay than it solves. If you're at exactly 21 days, give it until at least day 28 before taking action.

I was in this exact same boat last year. Filed Feb 10th, accepted Feb 11th, and transcripts stayed blank until March 8th. I panicked and requested verification on day 23, and honestly regretted it. My sister filed the same day and didn't request verification - she got her refund a week before me. I think the verification request just added unnecessary steps. I was counting on that money for some medical bills and the extra delay was really stressful. If I could do it over, I'd have just waited another week before doing anything.