Mine was stuck on PATH forever then suddenly changed to approved yesterday! Filed Feb 1st with EITC and CTC. Have you checked your transcripts for a 846 code? That's what shows your actual refund date, even if WMR hasn't updated yet.

Just to clarify - the PATH Act message itself doesn't mean there's a problem. It's just the IRS's way of explaining why EITC/ACTC returns are held until after February 15th. Many people still see this message even when their return is processing normally. The message often doesn't update until right before your refund is issued.

IME the diff between state/fed processing is totally normal. Last yr my IN refund came Feb 20 but fed didn't hit until Mar 8. WMR tool was stuck on "received" the whole time but $ still showed up. Fed system is dealing w/ millions more returns + extra verification steps. Def keep an eye on it but I wouldn't worry yet - you're still w/in the normal 21 day window they promise. Congrats on the marriage btw!

As a tax preparer, I recommend utilizing the Refund Status Inquiry (RSI) system rather than just WMR. For newly married taxpayers, the IRS often conducts additional verification procedures under the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) which can add 7-10 days to processing. The disparity between your state and federal acceptance dates (2/11 vs 2/14) is within normal parameters and doesn't indicate an issue. If you reach the 21-day mark post-acceptance (which would be March 6th in your case), then you should consider contacting the IRS directly. Until then, transcript monitoring is your most effective tracking method.

The tax refund process is like waiting for a bus in the rain - it always seems to take forever until suddenly it arrives. For anyone still waiting, remember that the IRS processing system is like a pipeline with different stations. Your return is moving through that pipeline even when the tracker doesn't update. Think of WMR as the bus tracker app that only updates at certain stops, not continuously.

Got mine yesterday. Chime user too. Filed January 31st. Accepted February 1st. Had PATH Act delay. Transcript updated February 22nd. Deposit hit February 26th at 11:32am. Two days earlier than IRS date. Chime always comes through early.

Nah, this is def legit! I had the exact same thing happen last yr. The IRS found I missed a credit and sent me extra $$ without me even asking. Their computers are actually pretty good at catching stuff we miss. Tbh I was shocked when I got the extra deposit - thought it was a mistake at first but it was 100% correct. Just make sure to check ur transcript for the explanation code so u know what it's for!

I strongly advise against assuming this is free money. I had a similar phantom deposit appear in my account last tax season. It showed a $1,240 deposit pending for three weeks, then suddenly disappeared. When I finally reached an IRS representative, they explained it was a system error during their annual maintenance cycle. The representative confirmed there was a known issue with the Account Management System displaying erroneous pending transactions. Document everything you see now with screenshots in case you need to reference it later.

Have you considered just paying the TurboTax fee upfront instead of having it deducted from your refund? Compared to other tax situations I've dealt with, this approach eliminates the whole dual order number confusion and typically gets your refund processed faster. The refund transfer service usually costs an extra $39-40 and adds 5-7 days to your refund timeline. If you have the means to pay upfront, you'll save both money and time. It's similar to how getting a tax advance loan might seem convenient but actually costs you in the long run.

I just contacted TurboTax support about this exact issue. The representative explained that the first order number is for your TurboTax product purchase (like Deluxe, Premier, etc.) and shows as complete because you've agreed to purchase it. The second order with the 'unknown' status is specifically for the Refund Processing Service that handles deducting fees from your refund. It will remain in 'unknown' status until the IRS deposits your refund into the temporary account, TurboTax deducts their fees, and then forwards the remainder to your personal bank account. This is completely normal and doesn't indicate any problem with your return or refund.