Any 02/19 filers? Movement or DDD yet?

Here's what I'm seeing for February filers this year: 1. First, check your acceptance date, not your submission date 2. Most February filers are seeing 21-25 day processing times 3. If you claimed certain credits (EITC, ACTC), add another 1-2 weeks 4. Check your transcript for cycle codes - these indicate which processing batch you're in 5. WMR updates typically come after transcript updates I filed 2/15 and just got my DDD yesterday. Such a relief after watching that processing bar for weeks!

Did you file with any credits or deductions that might delay processing? I filed on February 10th and got my refund on March 3rd, but my sister filed on February 17th with EITC and is still waiting. The IRS processing schedule this year seems unusually variable compared to previous years.

I might be able to offer a suggestion that helped me last year when my refund seemed stuck. I was waiting for almost 5 weeks with no updates, and I was getting really worried. I eventually used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to reach an actual human at the IRS. I think I waited maybe 30 minutes instead of the usual hours of busy signals. The agent was able to tell me exactly where my return was in processing and when I could expect it. It might be worth considering if you don't see movement in the next week or so.

You might want to try checking your tax transcript rather than just the WMR tool. In my experience, the transcript usually updates before WMR does, and it often provides more detailed information about where your return is in the process. You can access it through the IRS website if you have an account set up, or you can request one by mail if necessary. It's probably still a bit early though - I typically see movement around the 3-week mark for relatively straightforward returns.

I've been using taxr.ai to monitor my transcript (filed 2/15) and it's been super helpful: • It explained all those confusing codes on my transcript • Showed me exactly where my return was in processing • Predicted my refund date accurately • Alerted me when my transcript updated Might be worth checking out if you're trying to make sense of all this tax stuff. My first post-divorce filing too, and it made the whole process less stressful.

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, the IRS has a 21-day statutory period to issue refunds, but the PATH Act extends this timeline for returns claiming EITC or ACTC. I filed 2/18 and just received my deposit this morning. The IRS is currently processing early-to-mid February returns in batches, with priority given to simple returns without credits. If you filed on 2/19, you should see movement by next week at the latest, unless there are verification issues or identity concerns that require manual review.