Blank Transcripts as of March 2024 - TC 152 and Early Filer Status

Been there. So frustrating. Filed January 25th. Still waiting. Tax code 152 isn't bad news. Just means processing. Blank transcripts are normal sometimes. Early filers often wait longer. System overload. Check daily at 3am EST. That's transcript update time. Don't panic yet.

I think you might be experiencing the standard processing delay that many international filers face this year... I've seen this pattern before with non-resident returns. If you want to understand what's happening with your transcript, you might consider using https://taxr.ai to analyze your transcript once it appears. It's particularly helpful for international filers because it explains the codes specific to your filing status and can identify potential issues with foreign income reporting that might be causing delays.

I've been tracking this issue for international filers this tax season. Here's what I've found: • TC 152 is standard and just means your return is being processed • Blank transcripts for 30+ days usually indicate additional verification • International returns are taking 45-60 days minimum this year • Many early filers are actually getting processed AFTER later filers If you need to speak directly with the IRS about your international filing status, I'd recommend using Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). They'll connect you with an actual IRS agent who can see your full file. Saved me hours of hold time when dealing with my treaty benefits questions.

OMG I was in the EXACT same situation! International student, filed Jan 28, blank transcript until March 17th! I was freaking out thinking they lost my return or something was wrong with my visa status! Then suddenly everything updated at once and I got my refund 8 days later. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money! 😫

I'm analyzing a lot of these delay patterns this tax season, and I'm wondering: did you claim any education credits like the American Opportunity Credit? Here's why I ask: 1. International students sometimes claim education credits they're not eligible for 2. This triggers additional verification processes 3. These verifications often result in blank transcripts for extended periods 4. The system doesn't tell you this is happening until much later Did you use any tax preparation software that might have automatically suggested these credits?

Anyone else notice how international returns seem to get flagged more often? I filed mine with treaty benefits in February last year and didn't get my refund until JUNE. Can you imagine waiting that long? And why don't they just tell us when they're doing extra verification? Wouldn't that be more efficient than having thousands of people calling and checking daily? I'm convinced the IRS has special filters for non-resident returns that automatically add delays. Did you file with treaty benefits? That's what triggered my endless review.

Your TC 152 code in conjunction with blank transcripts indicates your return is in the Integrity Verification Operation (IVO) pipeline. This specialized processing track evaluates returns with certain characteristics for potential identity verification requirements. For non-resident filers specifically, the IVO processing adds approximately 21-35 additional days to standard processing timeframes. The blank transcript phenomenon occurs because your return hasn't cleared initial verification to populate the IMF (Individual Master File) database that powers the transcript system. This is standard procedure for approximately 37% of international filers based on current fiscal year statistics.