According to what I've read on the IRS.gov website and some tax forums, the combination of code 810 with "no tax return filed" status often means your return is in the processing queue but has been flagged for some type of review. This doesn't necessarily mean there's a problem with your return - it could be random selection. Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool at https://www.irs.gov/refunds? Sometimes that shows different status information than what appears on your transcript.

I'm dealing with something very similar right now! My transcript shows the 810 code and I've been stuck in limbo for about 3 weeks. From what I've researched, the 810 code can mean different things - sometimes it's just a routine review, other times it could be income verification or credit validation. The frustrating part is that "no tax return filed" message doesn't actually mean they don't have your return - it's more like saying "we have it but haven't fully processed it yet." I filed early February and claimed the Child Tax Credit, so I'm wondering if that's what triggered the review in my case. Have you tried calling the IRS directly? I know the wait times are brutal, but I'm considering it since I haven't received any letters either.

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Thanks everyone for the helpful info! I was just as confused as OP about these processing codes. Found my cycle code (20230605) so looks like I'm in the weekly update group. Really appreciate @Ethan Davis breaking down where to find it on the transcript - that was exactly what I needed to know!

I went through this exact situation with my parents helping me buy a car last year. Here's what worked for us - we created a super simple one-page loan document that included: - The exact amount borrowed ($22,500) - A minimal interest rate (we used 2%) - A payment schedule (monthly for 2 years) - Both our signatures Nothing fancy, no notary or anything. This made it crystal clear it was a loan, not a gift. I've been paying them back monthly, and neither of us had any tax issues. The interest they've received is so small they just included it with their other interest income. The IRS isn't out to get you on family helping family situations as long as you have some basic documentation showing it's actually a loan you intend to repay.

Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like you're in a pretty straightforward situation. The key thing is documenting that this is actually a loan, not a gift. Even though it's family helping family, the IRS just wants to see there's a genuine intention to repay. Since you're planning to pay your brother back in 6-8 months, I'd recommend creating a simple written agreement now that states the loan amount ($30,000), your repayment plan, and gets both your signatures. You don't need anything fancy - just something that clearly shows this is borrowed money. The good news is that when you do pay him back, those payments won't be considered gifts at all - they're just loan repayments. And even if you didn't have any documentation, the annual gift exclusion for 2025 is $19,000, so your brother could give you that much without any reporting requirements anyway. The most important thing is having that paper trail showing your intent to repay, which it sounds like you clearly have. Don't stress too much about this - family loans are pretty common and the IRS understands the difference between genuine assistance and gift-giving when there's proper documentation.

Check your tax topic. if its still showing 152 your probably good just gotta wait it out

Two weeks is still within normal processing time for early filers. The IRS typically takes 21 days to process returns, and since you filed on 1/29, you're not even at the full 3-week mark yet. Your transcripts will update once they begin processing your return - usually all at once rather than gradually. I wouldn't worry unless you hit the 21-day mark with no movement. Keep checking every few days rather than daily to avoid unnecessary stress!

I filed on January 29th this year. Got PATH message immediately. Stayed that way until March 2nd. Then it changed to approved. Got my deposit on March 7th. No verification needed. The PATH message is normal. It's just frustrating. The IRS won't even look at returns with certain credits until February 15th. Then they process in order received. Your date matters.

Just wanted to add my perspective as someone who went through this exact situation! I had the same "still being processed" with PATH message appear around this time last year. Like others mentioned, it's almost certainly just the standard PATH Act delay if you claimed EITC or Child Tax Credit. The key thing that helped me was understanding that this is completely separate from identity verification - those requests come with very specific instructions to visit ID.me or call a special number. The PATH delay is just the IRS following federal law to prevent fraud. I know it's stressful when you have plans for your refund, but in my experience, once the delay period ends, processing usually moves pretty quickly. Hang in there!