You're exactly 1 step away from getting your refund. When the transcript becomes visible, you're in the final processing stage. I've tracked 27 returns this year between family and friends. The average time from transcript appearing to DDD is 5.2 days. The longest was 11 days, shortest was 2 days. You should have your DDD by next Tuesday at the latest, with the money deposited 2-3 business days after that date.

Success story here! Wasn't my transcript stuck on N/A for what felt like forever? Then it updated and I got my DDD just 4 days later! Isn't it amazing how things can change so quickly? My advice: check first thing in the morning (around 3-4am if you can) as that's when the system updates. Hang in there - you're almost at the finish line!

Has your friend considered using the IRS Form 4506-T instead? It's the Request for Transcript of Tax Return form. Wouldn't that allow her to get her AGI without going through the ID.me process? She could fax it in and potentially get a response within 5-10 business days. Might be faster than continuing to battle with ID.me or mailing in a complete return.

I'd like to clarify something important here - there's a difference between accessing your tax transcript (which shows your AGI) and creating an IRS online account. While both use ID.me for verification, the requirements and processes can be slightly different. Is your friend trying to create an IRS online account for the first time, or is she an existing user trying to access her transcript? This distinction matters because existing users sometimes have different verification paths available.

I tracked 810 code resolution times across 43 different cases in the IRS Practitioner Forum. The mean resolution time was 97.3 days for non-EITC returns and 118.6 days for returns claiming EITC. The TC 810 is specifically a Refund Freeze code that prevents automated refund issuance until manually released via TC 811.

Congratulations on your DDD! Here's what typically happens with 810 codes: • They're often applied for verification purposes • Most resolve automatically without taxpayer action • Resolution timeframes vary from 4-16 weeks • No letter is required if no issues are found • Once resolved, processing usually completes within 7-21 days Your experience is actually quite normal, despite the frustration of waiting.

I had a similar situation last year, but my story is more like watching a pot that never boils. I checked my transcripts every single day for weeks, called the IRS multiple times, even sent in additional documentation they never asked for. Nothing worked. Then the ONE day I didn't check because I was on a camping trip with no cell service, my deposit hit my account. It's like the IRS is that stubborn door that only opens when you stop pushing on it. My advice is to set up direct deposit alerts with your bank rather than obsessing over the IRS tools - your bank will tell you when the money arrives, and you'll save yourself the daily disappointment.

Quick q - did ur transcript show any other codes between the 571 and the 846 (refund issued)? Mine just got the 571 code yesterday but no DDD yet. Wondering if there's usually another step in between or if the DDD just shows up next. Thx!

I was in almost the exact same situation in 2021. I owed about $3,200 to the IRS and discovered I had missed claiming a significant child care credit. I was hesitant to rock the boat since I already had a payment plan set up. But I went ahead with the amendment and it reduced my liability by almost $1,900! The IRS automatically adjusted my payment plan amount after processing the amendment (took about 4 months). The peace of mind from knowing I wasn't overpaying was worth the effort. Don't let owing money stop you from claiming credits you're legally entitled to. The IRS actually handles this situation routinely.

Pro tip from someone who's been there: Wait until May to find a preparer for your amendment. 😂 Tax pros right now are drowning in current-year returns and extensions. For finding someone to do it: - Enrolled Agents (EAs) are usually more willing to take on amendments than CPAs - Local independent tax offices (not chains) are your best bet - Expect to pay $150-300 depending on complexity - Bring ALL your child care documentation (provider tax ID, annual receipts) Just remember the Child and Dependent Care Credit has specific income phaseouts and expense limitations. For 2022, the max expenses you can claim are $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more. The actual credit percentage depends on your AGI.

I'm with Capital One and had a DDD of 4/10. TPG showed unfunded until 4/9 around noon, then changed to funded. Money hit my account about 6 hours later. Isn't it ridiculous how we have to track every step of this process? Why can't they just give us accurate information about when we'll actually receive our money instead of making us guess and check multiple websites constantly?

I had the exact same DDD of 4/17 through TPG last year. The technical term for what's happening is the ACH transfer process, which typically takes 1-2 business days to complete. In my case, TPG received the funds from the IRS on 4/15, processed them on 4/16, and they appeared in my bank account early morning on 4/17. I was surprised by how many different systems had to talk to each other - IRS → TPG → ACH network → my bank. Way more complex than I expected!

After dealing with a similar situation (accepted 2/15, error message, 10-week delay), I finally resolved it by requesting a Taxpayer Advocate using Form 911. I submitted it on April 12th and had resolution by May 3rd. The key was documenting financial hardship - I included copies of past-due utility bills and a letter from my landlord about rent. The Taxpayer Advocate discovered that my return had been flagged due to a mismatch between my W-2 and what my employer reported (employer's error, not mine). Without the advocate, I would have been waiting the full 10 weeks with no explanation.

The community wisdom on these "error" messages has evolved over the years. Back in 2021-2022, they were almost always related to stimulus payment reconciliation. In 2023, they were often tied to the expanded Child Tax Credit verification. This year, many of us are seeing these generic errors related to the IRS's new fraud detection systems. The consensus seems to be: 1) Don't panic - these rarely indicate actual taxpayer mistakes, 2) The 10-week timeframe is usually worst-case, with most resolving in 6-8 weeks, 3) Calling multiple times rarely helps unless you can reach a different department, and 4) Check your transcript weekly for codes that might provide more insight than the phone representatives can.

Your transcript cycle code indicates your processing schedule. Daily updates occur Tuesday through Saturday at midnight EST. Weekly updates happen Thursday night/Friday morning for cycle code 05. To maximize visibility, check your account transcript around 12:01am EST after updates. WMR typically lags 24-48 hours behind transcript updates. The 846 refund issued code with your DDD confirms processing completion.

Watch out for that deposit date! I had a similar situation last year with a quick DDD, but my bank placed a 5-day hold on the funds due to the large deposit amount. Check your bank's ACH deposit policies for tax refunds. Some financial institutions have special verification protocols for tax refunds, especially if they exceed a certain threshold. Just a heads up so you don't count on accessing those funds immediately on 3/11.

The DCN appears on the actual tax return you filed. It's in the upper right corner of your Form 1040. If you kept a copy of your filed return, look there. If you filed electronically, download a copy from your tax software. The IRS uses this number to track your return through their processing system. Keep it with your tax records.

For those who can't locate their DCN through tax software or previous notices, you can request a tax transcript from the IRS which will contain this information. The Account Transcript specifically should show the DCN associated with your filed return. Request it through IRS.gov/transcripts or by submitting Form 4506-T. Processing typically takes 5-10 business days for online requests and 2-3 weeks for mailed requests. This is a reliable way to recover your DCN if you need it for resolving issues with previous tax years.

I've been filing US taxes for about 7 years now after moving here, and I've noticed that checking the account transcript rather than the return transcript sometimes shows updates sooner. Last year my return transcript was blank for weeks but my account transcript showed a processing date. Might be worth checking both types if you're anxiously waiting like I was! It's still nerve-wracking every year, especially when you're not familiar with the system.

I filed on 2/12 and just got my refund yesterday. My transcript updated similarly - nothing for weeks then suddenly everything at once. I had a 570 code appear first (refund hold), then a 971 (notice issued), and finally the 846 (refund issued) all within a 48-hour period. The IRS told me they had to verify some information on my return, but I never received any letters asking for documentation. These sudden transcript updates seem to be happening to a lot of people this filing season.