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 The IRS systems are so outdated they barely talk to each other.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.

I've been stuck on N/A for over a month now. Called the IRS six times and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get past the busy signals - connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Found out my return was just sitting in a backlog and needed manual review because of a small discrepancy with my W-2. They fixed it while I was on the phone and said I should see movement within a week.

What's your DDD date? Is it actually 3/1 or 3/6? Sometimes people read the transcript wrong and the 846 code date isn't always the actual deposit date.

I filed on January 29th this year with education credits and had the EXACT same issue! My transcript only showed 768 and 806 until February 17th (two days after PATH lifted), then suddenly the 766 code appeared with my education credit amount. I was shocked by how complicated the whole process was - the IRS really doesn't make this easy to understand. My refund with all credits included was deposited on February 22nd, exactly 24 days after filing.

The collective wisdom around here is "transcript codes are like reading tea leaves" 😂 Seriously though, education credits (AOTC/LLC) do typically appear after PATH restrictions lift, but not immediately. The system processes in batches. Your 768 (EITC) and 806 (withholding) are already there, which is a good sign. Most people see their 766 code appear within 7 days after PATH lifts. One thing to check: look at the expected refund amount on your return. If it's higher than what's currently shown on your transcript (the 768 + 806 amounts), then your education credit is likely still pending and not rejected. Patience is hard when you're waiting for money, I know!

Congrats on getting thru! The ID verify process this yr is brutal. FWIW, I've helped about 30 ppl in this sub with similar issues. The key thing you did right was being persistent about not needing a letter. The IRS actually updated their internal procedures (IRM 25.25.6.1) in Jan to allow phone verification w/o letters, but many reps haven't been trained on it. For anyone else stuck: call right at 7am ET, ask specifically for TPP dept (Taxpayer Protection Program), and have ALL tax docs from last 3 yrs ready. Refunds typically process 9-14 days after successful verification.

I'm so happy you got this resolved! The emotional toll of these verification issues is something the IRS doesn't seem to understand. Did they explain why you were selected for verification in the first place? I'm wondering if there are specific triggers we should all be aware of to avoid this next year. Also, did they give you any specific timeframe for when your refund might be processed now that verification is complete?