Anyone who filed 2/14 seeing any movement? Heard someone got their 846 code already

I've been tracking 212 returns from my tax preparation clients who filed between February 12-16, 2024. Exactly 37 of them (17.5%) have received their 846 code within the last 4 days. The average processing time is currently 18 days, which is 6 days faster than the same period last year. However, returns with EITC or CTC are still subject to the PATH Act and won't see movement until after February 27th. The IRS is actually ahead of schedule compared to the previous 3 tax seasons.

I filed EXACTLY on 2/14 and still nothing. It's like watching water boil - the more you stare at the WMR tool, the slower it seems to move! My friend who filed on 2/16 already got her refund yesterday which makes absolutely no sense. The IRS processing system is like a casino slot machine - completely unpredictable and designed to keep you anxiously waiting. I NEED this refund to pay my property taxes due next month so every day matters!

I'm seeing mixed timelines this year. Filed on February 12th, 2024 and received my deposit on March 1st, which was exactly 18 days later. My sister filed on February 14th and is still waiting. The IRS seems to be processing in batches rather than strictly first-come-first-served. March 15th tends to be when the first major wave of refunds completes processing for February filers, so I'd expect movement in the next week if patterns hold from previous years.

I was in the same boat waiting after filing 2/15! After two weeks of obsessively checking WMR with no updates, I finally decided to call the IRS. Spent THREE days trying to get through their phone system. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Found out my return was fine but just in a processing queue. They actually gave me an expected deposit date! Honestly, would've saved myself so much stress if I'd just called earlier. The peace of mind was totally worth it.

PLEASE be careful about assuming timelines based on what other people post! Last year I was DEVASTATED when everyone who filed around my date started getting deposits and I had nothing. Turns out my return had a simple math error that triggered a review. I'm so stressed this year watching everyone post about getting their money while I'm still waiting again! 😭 Check your transcript for cycle codes - that's the real indicator, not what random internet strangers are saying about their deposits.

I think what you're seeing is normal variation in processing times. According to the IRS2Go app and the official IRS refund status page (https://www.irs.gov/refunds), most returns are processed within 21 days, but some can take longer. There's also a difference between the return being accepted (which happens quickly) and it being processed (which takes longer). The 846 code specifically means the refund has been scheduled for direct deposit or check mailing.

The community consensus seems to be that the IRS is processing returns faster this year compared to the previous two filing seasons. Many early February filers are reporting 15-21 day turnaround times. However, there are always outliers - some get processed very quickly while others take longer due to various verification processes. The most reliable indicator is checking your account transcript rather than relying on the Where's My Refund tool, as transcripts typically update overnight on Thursdays/Fridays for many filers.

Filed 2/13 and just got my deposit yesterday. Isn't it weird how some returns zip through the system while others crawl? My transcript showed absolutely nothing until Tuesday when suddenly all the codes appeared at once - 150, 570, 571, and 846 all on the same day. Who knows why mine processed faster than others? Maybe because I had almost identical info to last year? Maybe because I didn't claim any credits? Maybe just pure luck of which processing center got my return?