I'm not entirely convinced this is normal. I've been doing taxes for possibly 12 years, and while I've occasionally seen WMR lag behind actual deposits, it's relatively rare in my experience. Perhaps there was a specific glitch that day affecting multiple accounts? Or maybe your client's bank posts pending deposits earlier than most? I would probably report this to the IRS as an anomaly rather than assuming it's standard procedure. The systems should generally be synchronized within a few hours at most.

This might be unusual to you, but it's actually becoming more common. I think the IRS is just... well... trying to get money out faster than their tracking systems can keep up. My client had the same thing happen in March. WMR showed nothing at 7am, refund hit at noon, then WMR updated later that night. The agent I spoke with mentioned they're prioritizing the disbursement system over the status systems when they're short-staffed. I'd rather they focus on getting people their money than updating a tracking tool, honestly.

Here's what typically happens after an amendment appears on your transcript: 1. First, you'll see code 971 (Notice Issued) - this means they're sending you a confirmation that your amendment was received 2. Then, you might see code 570 (Additional Account Action Pending) - this means they're reviewing your amendment 3. Next, look for code 571 (Resolved Additional Account Action) - this means they've completed their review 4. Finally, code 846 (Refund Issued) with a date - this is your direct deposit date The whole process usually takes 7-21 days from when the amendment first appears. Since you already have a tax advocate involved, it might be on the faster end of that timeline. I'd expect to see movement within the next week based on what you've described.

Have you considered what might have triggered the need for an amendment in the first place? Was it perhaps an issue with how your investment income was reported? The reason I ask is that investment income reporting issues have been a common trigger for delays this tax season. Many brokerage firms issued corrected 1099-B forms in February and March, which created discrepancies with originally filed returns. If that's what happened in your case, you're actually ahead of the game by having filed the amendment already. Many taxpayers won't realize there's an issue until they receive a CP2000 notice months from now. Your proactive approach with the tax advocate likely saved you significant time in the long run.

Warning from personal experience: SBTPG has a fraud detection system that can delay transfers. If your refund amount is significantly different from previous years or exceeds certain thresholds, they may place a 24-48 hour administrative hold. This happened to me with a $7,800 refund last year. The hold isn't visible on their tracker - it still shows as "processing." If you're approaching 48 hours post-DDD with no movement, contact SBTPG directly at 800-901-6663 and request a manual review of your account status.

Has anyone received their refund through CashApp on a weekend? My DDD is this Friday (5/10) and I'm wondering if I should expect to wait until Monday if it doesn't process on Friday?

FYI - those referrals aren't what most ppl think. They're just internal notes saying you called. They don't actually escalate anything 99% of the time. The 30-day wait is just their way of getting you off the phone. Been there 2x and both times nothing happened till I got a Tax Advocate involved.

I went through this exact process last year. My first referral did nothing, but my second referral actually worked. I learned from the second agent that referrals need specific information to be effective. Make sure they note the reason for your inquiry and any financial hardship in the referral notes.

Thx for the update! FYI - there's a faster way to check than waiting for Fridays. If u have access to ur acct transcript (not just return transcript), u can check daily around 3am EST. That's when the overnight batch processing finishes. I've been tracking this for yrs and it's way more reliable than WMR. Just look for TC150 (return filed) followed by TC570 (hold) and then TC571 (hold released) and finally TC846 (refund issued). Saved me tons of time vs waiting for weekly updates!

Just a heads up for business owners - if you have Schedule C income, the IRS seems to be taking extra time this year. My theory is they're still catching up from the pandemic fraud cases. I filed on February 10th and just got my DDD yesterday - a whopping 86 days later! It's like the IRS is using dial-up internet while the rest of us have fiber, haha. But seriously, if you claimed any business expenses over $5,000, especially home office or vehicle deductions, they seem to be giving those returns an extra look.