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Check your tax transcript instead of WMR. More reliable. Shows actual codes. Updates more frequently. Might give you better info. Create account on IRS.gov. Look for code 846. That's your refund date. WMR sometimes lags days behind transcript updates.
My timeline might help you gauge yours: ⢠Filed and accepted: Feb 13 ⢠WMR stuck on first bar: Feb 13-Mar 15 ⢠Transcript updated: Mar 16 ⢠DDD received: Mar 21 ⢠Money in account: Mar 22 So relieved when it finally came through! Hang in there - you're right in that window where updates should be coming soon.
Anyone else amazed by how complicated our tax system is? I had this exact same issue last year and spent weeks trying to figure it out. Finally got it resolved by filing Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Allocation) even though that's not technically what it's designed for. The IRS processor who reviewed it recognized that my EIC shouldn't have been intercepted and manually issued a refund for that portion. Sometimes you have to get creative with these things!
Be careful about relying on the EIC protection! I thought my EIC was protected last year, but it turns out there's an exception if you have federal debts like defaulted student loans or child support. My entire refund including EIC was intercepted for federal student loans despite what I'd read online. The protection only applies to state debts, not federal ones. Just wanted to warn everyone so you don't count on money that might not come.
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've seen this pattern before with clients. The 152 followed by 570 is actually quite common, especially compared to last year's processing patterns. In most cases, it resolves with a 571 code within 14-21 days, which releases the refund. The key is not to panic when you see additional codes - they're often just verification steps rather than actual problems.
I'm so stressed about my refund! š« If I see this 152 code, how much longer until I actually get my money? I need it for car repairs ASAP!
Has anyone actually received their refund through Refund Advantage in Georgia recently? I'm feeling so anxious about this! š« I filed around the same time as you and I'm still waiting too. My transcript updated last week but nothing has hit my bank account yet. I'm sure it's just a matter of time, but it's reassuring to know we're all in this together. Hang in there!
I'm in Georgia too and filed through Refund Advantage on February 3rd. My transcript updated last Tuesday, and I received my direct deposit exactly 6 days later. Last year, I remember it took almost 10 weeks before I saw any movement, but this year was faster despite what others are experiencing. If your return includes any credits like EITC or CTC, that could explain longer processing times. Back in 2022, I had a similar delay and learned it was because of the PATH Act verification process. Just sharing my timeline in case it helps calibrate your expectations.
Lucas Kowalski
Anyone else notice that Chime deposits seem to hit faster than traditional banks? I switched last year and got my refund 2 days before my husband (we filed separately but on the same day). Has the "Where's My Refund" tool updated at all for you? Still showing just the first bar?
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Charlie Yang
ā¢I can confirm exactly what you're saying. My refund hit my Chime account precisely 36 hours before my sister's hit her traditional bank account. We filed within 4 hours of each other on February 13th. My transcript updated at 3:42am on a Thursday, and funds were in my Chime account by 11:15am Friday.
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Grace Patel
ā¢I've been using Chime for tax refunds for 3 years now. Every single time I've received my deposit 1-2 days before friends with traditional banks. Last year I helped 5 family members file, all on the same day, and I was the first to receive my refund because of Chime.
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ApolloJackson
Here's exactly what happened with my mid-February filing: Step 1: Filed 2/14, accepted same day Step 2: WMR showed one bar for 19 days Step 3: Transcript updated on day 20 with 846 code and DDD Step 4: Funds hit my Chime account 2 days before the official DDD The key is checking your transcript, not WMR. My WMR didn't update until after I already had my money. If you have any credits like EIC or CTC, that adds about a week to processing time. Hang in there!
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