Anyone with N/A Transcripts Finally Get a DDD or Updates?

You're definitely not alone in this frustrating situation. Have you been checking both your account transcript and return transcript? Sometimes one will update before the other, right? Many people are experiencing delays this year, especially with more complex returns involving self-employment. The good news is that I've seen several posts from people whose transcripts suddenly went from N/A to fully processed within a single update cycle. Hang in there!

I've been monitoring the IRS transcript update patterns for several years, and this filing season has shown significant transcript processing anomalies. The Account Management System appears to be experiencing latency issues when synchronizing with the Master File database. When my transcript was stuck in N/A status for 6+ weeks, I used https://taxr.ai to set up alerts for when my transcript finally populated. It automatically analyzed all my codes and gave me a predicted DDD that was spot on. I'm slightly concerned about the increasing delays this year though - seems worse than previous cycles.

Last year my transcripts were N/A for almost 8 weeks, and calling the IRS was absolutely impossible. I remember trying for days and never getting through. This year when the same thing happened, I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get connected to an agent within 20 minutes. Such a relief to finally talk to someone! The agent confirmed my return was just in the processing queue with no issues flagged. Got my DDD exactly 9 days after that call. So glad I found a solution instead of endless redial attempts.

I've been tracking transcript patterns for several years, and here's what I've observed with N/A transcripts: 1. First, verify you're checking the correct tax year (2023 for this filing season) 2. Check both Account Transcript AND Return Transcript - they update independently 3. Most transcript updates happen Thursday night/Friday morning between 12am-6am EST 4. If you e-filed, N/A usually means your return is in the processing queue but hasn't been assigned to a processing team yet 5. For self-employed/1099 filers, expect 1-3 weeks longer processing time on average 6. If it's been more than 8 weeks, you can request a tax advocate at 877-777-4778 7. Remember: no news is usually good news - if there were problems, you'd typically see some transcript activity

I'm going to go against the grain here. These "transcript stuck at N/A" posts appear EVERY SINGLE YEAR, and it's almost always just normal processing times! I'm so frustrated seeing people panic unnecessarily! The IRS is actually AHEAD of their processing compared to last year at this time. Self-employed returns ALWAYS take longer due to additional verification steps. Unless you're approaching 10+ weeks with no updates, this is completely NORMAL! The system works exactly as designed - it's just not designed for instant gratification.

I would perhaps suggest that there might possibly be some validity to both perspectives here. While it's generally true that N/A transcripts are often just part of normal processing, it seems that this particular tax season has, in some cases, shown somewhat longer than typical delays for certain filing categories. It's probably worth noting that the IRS is likely prioritizing certain return types, and independent contractors might, unfortunately, be experiencing slightly extended wait times due to potentially heightened verification protocols. If you need this refund somewhat urgently, you might want to consider exploring your options for expediting the process.