As of Date Changed from 02/17 to 03/17 - Transcript Still Blank

This is actually a normal progression in your processing cycle. Per IRS Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1.3, the 'as of' date change typically indicates your return has moved to the next stage in processing. When this occurs after identity verification, it generally means your verification was successful and your return has been released from the verification hold status. Most taxpayers see transcript updates within 7-10 business days after an 'as of' date change.

I went through this exact process last month. The blank transcript after verification was driving me crazy! According to the IRS.gov processing guidelines and TaxPro forums, this is normal but frustrating. I finally got tired of waiting and used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to actually reach an IRS agent instead of waiting on hold for hours. They confirmed my verification was successful and gave me an estimated completion date. Totally worth it since I needed to make financial decisions based on my refund timeline.

As of date changes are good. Means movement. Blank transcript is normal. Check again Friday. System updates Thursday nights.

I had the exact same situation and want to walk you through what happened for me: 1. Verified identity 2. As of date changed the next day 3. Transcript remained blank for 6 days 4. On day 7, transcript suddenly showed all processing steps 5. Refund arrived 5 days later I found https://taxr.ai incredibly helpful during this time. It analyzed my transcript once it appeared and explained exactly what each code meant for my specific situation. It even predicted my direct deposit date correctly based on the processing codes that appeared.

Tbh I don't trust those 'as of' dates at all. Mine changed 4x during processing last yr and meant absolutely nothing! The IRS systems are so outdated they barely talk to each other. Sometimes the WMR tool shows nothing while your $ is already being sent to your bank. I'd just wait it out - checking obsessively won't make it process any faster (learned that the hard way lol).

I'm actually feeling optimistic about your situation! The as-of date change is DEFINITELY a positive sign that your return is actively moving through the processing pipeline. I've analyzed hundreds of these cases in my work, and this pattern typically indicates successful identity verification integration with your return. The blank transcript is frustrating, I know, but completely normal during this transitional phase as your return moves from verification to standard processing!