Just got my refund yesterday after a similar timeline! Isn't it such a relief when that transcript finally updates? I filed on 2/18, accepted 2/19, and transcript updated last Thursday with a 4/9 deposit date. The money hit my account exactly when they said it would. Now I can finally pay off that credit card I've been stressing about!

Mine just updated today too! Filed on February 15th and was starting to get worried. My direct deposit is scheduled for April 15th which is perfect timing for my rent. So reassuring to see others with similar timelines getting their refunds as expected.

I'm concerned about what this means for your refund timeline. Have you noticed any impacts? • Has your processing been delayed? • Did your transcript update after the first verification? • Have you received any paper notices in addition to the online notification?

I had this exact issue on March 12, 2023. My transcript showed verification complete on February 28, 2023, but I received a second verification notice on March 12. I called on March 14 and the agent told me it was a system error. My refund was issued on March 21 without me having to complete the second verification. The agent specifically noted that the second notice was generated automatically but wasn't actually required in my case.

OMG this thread is EXACTLY what I needed!!! I've been freaking out because I'm also cycle 05 and stuck in PATH verification! It's my first time dealing with this and I was so worried something was wrong with my return. The information here is SO helpful - especially about the Thursday updates and what to look for on transcripts. I feel so much better knowing this is normal and there's actually a system to it! 🙏

I've been through this PATH verification process three years in a row now. Last year I got my DDD exactly 9 days after the PATH message appeared on WMR. The year before it was 12 days. This year it was only 7 days. It varies, but cycle 05 is definitely a Thursday update cycle. The transcript will update first, then WMR usually updates the following day or two. My experience is that once you get past PATH verification, things move pretty quickly.

Word of warning from someone who's been there - don't wait for the IRS letter method to work before taking action. 😅 I sent a letter similar to what you're planning and waited... and waited... and waited. Six months later, I got a form response suggesting I file Form 4852. By then, I was dealing with failure-to-file penalties that took another three months to get removed. The IRS mail system is... how do I put this nicely... not exactly known for its speed. File that extension ASAP while you work on getting the actual information!

Based on collective experience from this sub, your most efficient path forward is: 1. Request your Wage and Income Transcript from irs.gov/transcripts 2. File Form 4852 using data from your last paystub or transcript 3. Submit Form 3949-A to report the employer's failure to provide W-2 4. File Form 4868 for an extension if needed The consensus here is that waiting for employer compliance rarely works if they've already missed the deadline by this much. The IRS actually has your wage data in their system already - employers submit this information separately from sending you your copy. Your focus should be on accessing that information rather than waiting for an uncooperative employer.

While some may question using third-party services to contact a government agency, it's important to understand the current situation at the IRS. According to the National Taxpayer Advocate's 2023 Annual Report to Congress, the IRS still has a significant backlog of unprocessed returns and correspondence. Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.2 acknowledges that international returns require additional processing steps that can extend normal timeframes. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 mandated improvements to customer service, but implementation has been delayed due to funding constraints. Given these documented challenges, using available tools to navigate the system efficiently is a reasonable approach for taxpayers facing extended delays.

I've seen several cases like yours recently. What was your filing method - paper or electronic? Did you receive any notices in the mail that might explain the delay? Have you checked your account transcript online for any transaction codes? Sometimes international returns get flagged for review due to foreign income reporting requirements under FATCA regulations, which can add substantial processing time.