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I manage tax preparation for multiple clients with EITC/CTC claims. Here's what's happening this season: ⢠PATH Act holds lifted February 15th ⢠Processing begins in batches based on filing date ⢠Returns with W-2 income only: 21-28 days average ⢠Returns with self-employment: 30-45 days average ⢠Returns with additional schedules: 45+ days ⢠Current DDD pattern: February filers receiving dates now ⢠Check transcript for cycle code - determines weekly/daily updates ⢠Code 570/971 sequence typically resolves within 2 weeks Your gig worker status might extend processing slightly.
I'm still waiting too and I'm so nervous!!! Filed February 10th with both credits and my transcript FINALLY updated yesterday with an 846 code!!! I almost cried when I saw it! Try calling the tax advocate service instead of regular IRS number if you're past 21 days. They were much nicer and actually explained what was happening with my return. Sending good vibes your way!
I've been through this before with my investment income. Last year I filed on January 19th and didn't see movement until April 12th. The year before that, I filed on January 24th and had to wait until April 7th. I've learned that investment income, especially with multiple 1099-DIVs or capital gains transactions, triggers additional verification that isn't visible on the transcript until it's complete. I'm concerned that the increased market volatility in 2023 might be causing even more delays this year for investors.
Has anyone else noticed that returns with investment income seem to be taking longer this year? I'm seeing a pattern in this community where people with dividends and capital gains are waiting 80+ days while simpler returns are processing in the standard 21 days. Would you mind sharing how many investment forms (1099-B, 1099-DIV) were included in your return? I'm trying to understand if there's a correlation between the number of investment forms and processing time.
Be careful about assuming everything is fine without verification. Last year, I waited patiently for 60+ days assuming my return was just delayed in processing. Turns out there was an unreported income discrepancy that triggered a silent review. According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.7, the IRS is not required to notify taxpayers when returns enter certain review processes. I eventually had to file Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate Service request) to resolve the issue. If you don't see movement by the 45-day mark, I strongly recommend taking proactive steps rather than continuing to wait.
I analyzed the processing patterns for 1099-NEC returns this year and found an interesting trend. Returns with Schedule C income above $25,000 seem to be routed through the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) program for additional authentication, which adds approximately 17-21 days to processing time. My return included $32,450 in contract income and took exactly 46 days from acceptance to deposit. The delay appears to be correlated with both income amount and specific expense categories claimed. Did you claim any home office deductions or vehicle expenses on your Schedule C?
According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1.3, transcript updates typically follow a specific pattern based on your cycle code. If your cycle code ends in 01-04, you're on daily processing. If it ends in 05, you're on weekly processing. Per IRS Publication 2043 (IRS Refund Information Guidelines), the "Where's My Refund" tool can show various statuses including the disappearing bars, which indicates a shift from "Return Received" to "Return Processing" status. This is not necessarily cause for concern.
I was in the exact same situation on March 12th. My bars disappeared and the transcript site was down for three straight days. I finally got access on March 15th, and my transcript had updated with a direct deposit date for March 19th. The IRS is just absolutely swamped right now with the April 15th deadline approaching. If you filed in February like I did, you're probably just caught in the mid-season processing backlog.
Zoe Alexopoulos
FYI - just checked mine and it updated tonight! Was N/A yesterday, now showing full transcript w/ DDD for next Wed. FINALLY! Def check yours in the AM if not tonight. BTW my cycle code is 20240805 if that helps anyone figure out their timing.
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Jamal Carter
Based on the patterns we've seen on March 28th, April 4th, and April 11th, the Thursday night/Friday morning update cycle is still active. However, the IRS is processing returns in batches, and not everyone gets updated in the same week. Your filing date, processing complexity, and verification requirements all factor into which batch you're assigned to. Most people see updates between 12am-6am on Friday mornings, though some report seeing changes as early as Thursday afternoon or as late as Friday evening.
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