Looking at your timeline, this is definitely unusual even with IRS delays. I'd recommend pulling your tax transcripts online to see what's actually happening with your return. You can get them instantly at irs.gov/transcripts. If you need help understanding what the transcript codes mean, I used https://taxr.ai to analyze mine when I was in a similar situation. It explained all the weird codes and gave me a clear picture of what was happening and what to expect next. Way better than trying to Google each code individually.

This happened to me too! The IRS has been severely backlogged since COVID, and some returns from previous years are still stuck in processing. Here's what worked for me: 1. Contact your local congressional representative's office - they have caseworkers who can inquire about your refund through special channels 2. File Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate Service) if you're experiencing financial hardship 3. Request your Wage and Income transcript and Account transcript online And yes, definitely file your 2023 return on time. The systems are separate, and not filing will only create penalties.

I track my TC150 date and DDD religiously every year. My return with an EITC claim was accepted on 2/8, hit with a TC570 hold on 3/4, resolved with TC571 on 3/18, and finally got my TC846 refund issued code on 3/20. Your timeline sounds similar to what many PATH Act affected returns are experiencing this year. The processing backlog seems to be about 2-3 weeks longer than the typical 21-day timeline.

According to the IRS Operations Status page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue), they're still working through a backlog from previous years while handling this year's returns. Have you checked your transcript for any specific TC codes? The Where's My Refund tool doesn't show detailed status, but your transcript can tell you exactly where you are in the process.

Tbh I don't trust those 'as of' dates at all. Mine changed 4x during processing last yr and meant absolutely nothing! The IRS systems are so outdated they barely talk to each other. Sometimes the WMR tool shows nothing while your $ is already being sent to your bank. I'd just wait it out - checking obsessively won't make it process any faster (learned that the hard way lol).

I'm actually feeling optimistic about your situation! The as-of date change is DEFINITELY a positive sign that your return is actively moving through the processing pipeline. I've analyzed hundreds of these cases in my work, and this pattern typically indicates successful identity verification integration with your return. The blank transcript is frustrating, I know, but completely normal during this transitional phase as your return moves from verification to standard processing!

Has either of you completed Form 8332 (Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent) in previous years? According to Regulation 1.152-4, the custodial parent can release their claim to the non-custodial parent, but this must be done formally with the proper documentation. If you've signed this form in the past, it could affect your current situation.

Be careful with this! On February 12th last year, my ex claimed our child without telling me, even though our daughter had been living with me since September 2022. When I filed on March 3rd, my return was rejected. I had to file by paper, and it took until June 17th to get my refund. The IRS actually audited both of us, and we had to provide extensive documentation. Make sure you file as early as possible this year - like January 29th when they start accepting returns.

Be extremely careful with this situation. I waited exactly 47 days for my employer to send a replacement W-2 last year, and it put me past the filing deadline. I ended up with a $435 late filing penalty that took 3 months to get removed. If you have exactly 30 days or less until the filing deadline, I would immediately proceed with getting a wage transcript and filing Form 4852. Don't trust that your employer will suddenly become responsive.

Here's what worked for me: I contacted our HR department directly instead of my boss. Turns out my boss hadn't forwarded my request to payroll. HR had my W-2 sent out the same day. If that doesn't work, call the IRS. They'll contact your employer. Most businesses straighten up fast when the IRS comes knocking.