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Anyone with Tax Credits get refund after Feb 15th? Transcript updated but no 846 code

Been checking my transcripts like crazy and finally saw an update this morning but still no direct deposit date. Got EIC and CTC on my return. Anyone else in the same situation get their refund shortly after the 15th in previous years? Getting anxious since bills are piling up.

Fatima Al-Mazrouei

The PATH Act requires the IRS to hold refunds that include EITC/CTC until February 15th. Even after that date, it typically takes a few more days for processing and releasing funds. Most people see their 846 code (refund issued) appear within 1-2 weeks after the February 15th date. Keep checking your transcripts daily for that 846 code.

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Giovanni Gallo

thanks for explaining! do you know if checking WMR is as reliable as the transcripts?

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Fatima Al-Mazrouei

Transcripts are always more accurate than WMR. WMR sometimes lags behind by several days.

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Dylan Wright

Have you tried using taxr.ai? It saved me so much anxiety last year. You upload your transcript and it tells you exactly whats going on and when to expect your refund. Its only $1 and way better than trying to decode everything yourself. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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NebulaKnight

is it legit? kinda scared to upload my transcript to random sites 👀

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Dylan Wright

totally get the concern! but its super secure and doesnt store your data. Plus its way cheaper than paying a tax pro to look at it

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NebulaKnight

just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! It literally told me exactly when ill get my refund and explained everything! 💯

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Sofia Ramirez

lol same boat. been refreshing my transcript every 5 mins like a 🤡

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Dmitry Popov

last year i got mine exactly 8 days after the 15th. hang in there!

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Giovanni Gallo

thats actually rlly helpful to know, thanks! 🙏

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Ava Rodriguez

Your return has to go through additional fraud checks after the PATH Act hold. Just because Feb 15 hit doesn't mean instant $$$. With credits you gotta be extra patient fr fr

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Miguel Ortiz

ugh the waiting game is literally THE WORST 😫

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Zainab Khalil

protip: check your transcripts at midnight on friday, thats when they usually update

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Giovanni Gallo

midnight eastern time?

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Zainab Khalil

yep! eastern time

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