I verified on April 9th and received my refund on April 25th! I had submitted all my documentation on April 10th and got a confirmation email on April 12th. Then on April 21st my transcript updated with an 846 code, and exactly 4 days later the money was in my account. The wait was so stressful because I needed it for my rent due on May 1st.

Has anyone here been through both ID verification and income verification? I'm trying to understand if what you're experiencing is similar to my situation last year where I had to verify both, which took substantially longer than just ID verification alone. In my previous experience, ID verification alone took about 2 weeks while the combined process stretched to nearly 5 weeks.

OMG I'm so excited to see someone else with the 0605 cycle code! 😊 I had the EXACT same situation - filed 1/23, PATH hold, then 570 code appeared on 2/16. I was FREAKING OUT but then my transcript updated on 3/1 with an 846 code! The technical reason is that the 570 is often placed automatically on returns with refundable credits as part of their verification protocols. For 0605 cycle filers, the system processes updates on Thursday nights, so check your transcript every Friday morning. Mine took exactly 2 weekly cycles from 570 to 846.

I'm somewhat confused about the relationship between cycle codes and update patterns. Does having a 0605 cycle code mean you'll definitely see updates on Thursday/Friday, or is that just when the processing occurs behind the scenes?

What you experienced is typical of the Automated Refund Notification System (ARNS) functionality during peak processing periods. The IRS transaction code 846 (refund issued) often updates in their internal Master File overnight, while the consumer-facing Where's My Refund application operates on a separate refresh cycle, typically 72 hours behind the actual refund authorization. I've seen numerous cases where direct deposits are initiated before WMR updates, especially when returns are processed through the Submission Processing Pipeline rather than requiring Examination function review. I'm glad you received your funds without complications!

This gives me hope! I'm on day 23 of waiting with the same message. Did your tax topic disappear at any point during the process? Did you claim any credits like EIC or Child Tax Credit? I keep hearing those can delay things. Also, did your transcript update before the deposit, or did the money just show up? Sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to figure out if my situation is normal or if I should be worried!

I think we should be careful about setting expectations here... there might be more to this situation than we realize. While waivers are certainly possible, they're not guaranteed, and the process is, well, not always straightforward. The relationship between state unemployment agencies and the Treasury Offset Program is complicated at best. In my experience, successful cases typically involve persistent follow-up with both agencies. It's not enough to just submit the waiver and wait. You might need to regularly check if the state has actually communicated the waiver approval to the federal system. And there could be additional factors in your specific case that might affect the timeline or outcome.

I was in this exact same boat after my divorce last year! My ex had somehow claimed unemployment under my information (long story) and I got hit with an overpayment offset. Let me tell you, it was a rollercoaster. I submitted my waiver in February 2023, got approved in April, but didn't see my money until JULY! The most frustrating part was that nobody could tell me where in the process things were stuck. The state said "we approved it" and the IRS said "we haven't been notified" and I was caught in the middle. What finally worked was calling my state representative's office - they have caseworkers who can cut through the red tape. Within two weeks of their involvement, my refund suddenly appeared in my account. Don't be afraid to escalate if you're getting nowhere!

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.2, amended returns undergo a preliminary review within 30 days of receipt, during which time your transcript may display various temporary status indicators. Per IRM 3.11.6.2, the 'Pending' designation specifically indicates your return has been accepted into the Amended Return Processing System but awaits assignment to a tax examiner. You might consider using the 'Where's My Amended Return' tool which operates on a separate database and may provide more consistent status information during this transitional period.

Went thru this last yr w/ my amended return. The 'pending' status is NBD tbh. It's just their sys updating internally. My TT showed 'pending' for ~10 days, then went back to normal. The whole process took about 16 wks total from submission to refund. Don't stress too much about the status changes - they happen all the time during processing. Just make sure you're checking the right tool (WMAR not WMR) for amended returns.