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Anastasia Popov

Anyone with Navy Federal seeing tax refund deposits pending?

I filed my taxes a couple of weeks ago and I'm still waiting for my refund to appear. I'm wondering if anyone who banks with Navy Federal is seeing their tax refunds pending in their accounts? I'm a bit worried because I need this money for some important expenses. I've been checking WMR daily but it just says it's still processing. Just hoping to get some insight from others in the same situation...

Navy Fed usually shows pending deposits 1-2 days early. IRS batches are released Tuesday through Friday. Check your transcript. Sometimes WMR isn't updated. Navy Fed typically posts at midnight EST.

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Sean Murphy

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Thank you for this info! I've been checking my account constantly and was getting worried. Good to know about the batch schedule - that explains why nothing happened on Monday when I was expecting it.

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Zara Khan

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I had the exact same issue with Navy Federal last month. The WMR tool kept showing 'still processing' but my transcript had all the details about my refund status. I used https://taxr.ai to decode my transcript and it showed my DDD (Direct Deposit Date) was already scheduled even though WMR hadn't updated. The Cycle Code on my transcript indicated which batch my refund was in. Navy Federal typically posts deposits around midnight EST on the scheduled date, sometimes a day early if you're lucky.

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Luca Ferrari

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Really? Another service to pay for? I'm tired of everyone trying to make money off taxpayers! The IRS tools are free and have all the same information if you just learn how to read them!

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Nia Davis

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I bank with Navy Federal and just got my refund this morning. The IRS Where's My Refund tool never updated for me - it was still showing the first bar when the money hit my account. According to irs.gov/refunds, this happens sometimes with their system backlogs. My advice is to check your transcript on the IRS website rather than relying on WMR. The transcript had the correct deposit date listed for five days before I actually received it.

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Did your transcript show any specific codes before the deposit hit? I'm looking at mine and seeing all these numbers that make no sense. How are regular people supposed to understand all this tax jargon?

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QuantumQueen

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It might be helpful to know that Navy Federal, in my experience, typically posts IRS refunds slightly differently than other deposits. They often, though not always, show pending deposits approximately 24-48 hours before the official deposit date. You may want to check your IRS transcript rather than just the WMR tool, as the transcript will likely show your official deposit date with code 846. Additionally, if you claimed certain credits like the Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit, there are mandatory processing delays due to the PATH Act that could possibly extend your wait time regardless of your banking institution.

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Aisha Rahman

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When my refund was delayed last year, I spent HOURS trying to reach the IRS. Here's what I did: 1) Called the regular number - got disconnected repeatedly. 2) Tried calling right when they opened - waited 2+ hours before hanging up. 3) Finally used Claimyr.com to get through - connected with an agent in 20 minutes. They confirmed my refund was approved but just waiting for the next batch release to Navy Federal. Saved me days of anxiety and checking my account every hour. The agent even gave me the exact date it would hit my account.

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Ethan Wilson

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Navy Federal member here! My refund showed up as pending yesterday and posted at exactly midnight. WMR still shows processing even now, lol. The IRS and their systems are clearly not on speaking terms this year. šŸ˜‚ I'd suggest checking your account around midnight for the next few days - Navy Fed is usually pretty good about showing pending deposits ahead of time.

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Yuki Sato

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I bank with Navy Federal and received my refund exactly 21 days after filing. It showed as pending for precisely 24 hours before posting to my account. My refund was $3,742 and I filed on February 3rd. The WMR tool updated to approved on day 19, then showed a DDD of 2/24. The money appeared as pending on 2/23 and was available at 12:01am on 2/24. Hope this timeline helps you gauge where you might be in the process.

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Last year my Navy Federal refund came through at midnight on the day it was supposed to, but the year before it came a day early. This year I'm still waiting too. I've noticed that Navy Fed doesn't always show pending deposits - sometimes they just appear. Last time I checked WMR in the morning and it said nothing, then checked my account that night and boom, money was there. The IRS seems even slower this year than in previous filing seasons.

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Andre Dubois

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Did you file electronically or by paper? I've heard paper filers are waiting much longer this year.

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CyberSamurai

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Be careful about relying on others' timelines. According to IRS Publication 2043, each return is processed individually and timelines vary significantly. I've seen cases where Navy Federal members had their accounts temporarily frozen due to large unexpected deposits that triggered fraud alerts. If your refund is substantial, I recommend calling Navy Federal proactively to notify them you're expecting a large deposit from the Treasury. The IRS won't tell Navy Federal details about your deposit - they just send the money with minimal identifying information.

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OMG this happened to me last yr! My acct got frozen for 48hrs when my 5k refund hit. Had to go to a branch w/ ID to get it unlocked. Wish someone had warned me b4. Thx for sharing this!

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Jamal Carter

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Have you tried checking your tax transcript instead of just WMR? Sometimes the transcript will show a scheduled deposit date before WMR updates. You can access it through the IRS website under 'Get Transcript Online.' Look for a code 846 with a date - that's your refund date. Also, what kind of refund are you expecting? Did you claim any credits that might delay processing? Was there anything unusual about your filing this year compared to previous years?

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Nia Johnson

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I'm also with Navy Federal and have been in the same boat! Filed about 3 weeks ago and WMR has been stuck on "still processing" this whole time. What I've learned from checking forums and calling around is that Navy Fed typically posts IRS deposits between 12:01-3:00 AM EST on the scheduled date, and sometimes they'll show as pending the day before. I'd definitely recommend checking your IRS transcript online - it's been way more accurate than WMR this year. Look for transaction code 846 which will show your actual direct deposit date. Also, if you claimed EITC or CTC, there's an automatic delay until mid-February due to PATH Act requirements. Hang in there - Navy Fed has been pretty reliable with getting IRS deposits posted on time once they're actually released!

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Fidel Carson

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Thanks for the detailed breakdown! This is super helpful. I just checked my transcript and found the 846 code with a date for next Tuesday. WMR is still showing "still processing" but at least now I have an actual date to look forward to. Really appreciate you mentioning the 12:01-3:00 AM posting window - I'll stop checking obsessively during the day and just look in the morning instead!

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Brian Downey

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Navy Federal member here too! I've been waiting about the same timeframe as you. From what I've experienced in past years, Navy Fed is actually pretty good about posting IRS refunds - they usually show up as pending 1-2 days before the official deposit date, then post at midnight EST. The WMR tool has been notoriously unreliable this year from what I'm seeing in various forums. Definitely check your IRS transcript online if you haven't already - look for code 846 which shows your actual direct deposit date. That's been way more accurate than WMR for most people. Also, just a heads up that if your refund is over a few thousand dollars, you might want to give Navy Fed a quick call to let them know you're expecting a large deposit from Treasury - sometimes large unexpected deposits can trigger fraud alerts. Hang in there, it should show up soon!

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Rachel Clark

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This is really reassuring to hear from another Navy Fed member! I've been stressing about the same timeline. Quick question - when you mention calling Navy Fed about large deposits, what do you consider "large"? My refund is around $4,500 and I'm wondering if that's enough to potentially trigger their fraud alerts. Also, do you just call their regular customer service line or is there a specific department for this kind of heads up? Thanks for the transcript tip too - I had no idea code 846 was the key thing to look for!

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Navy Federal member checking in! I'm in a similar situation - filed about 2.5 weeks ago and WMR has been stuck on "still processing" the entire time. What's been helpful for me is checking my IRS transcript online (irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript) rather than relying on WMR. Look for transaction code 846 - that shows your actual direct deposit date even when WMR hasn't updated yet. In my experience with Navy Fed over the past few years, they're pretty reliable about posting IRS refunds right at midnight EST on the scheduled date, and sometimes they'll show as pending 24-48 hours beforehand. The IRS has been slower than usual this season, but once your refund gets approved and scheduled, Navy Fed typically handles their end smoothly. Keep checking that transcript - it's been way more accurate than WMR for most people this year!

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This is exactly what I needed to hear! I've been driving myself crazy refreshing WMR every few hours. Just checked my transcript using the link you provided and found code 846 with a date for this Friday - finally some concrete information! It's such a relief to know Navy Fed is reliable with posting at midnight. I'm definitely going to stop obsessing over WMR and just wait for Friday night. Thanks for sharing your experience and that transcript tip - you probably saved my sanity! šŸ˜…

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