Called IRS About 150/806/766/768 Codes - Still Processing Despite PATH Update?
I just called the IRS today. I'm a cycle 0605, filed on 1/27 and affected by PATH. My transcripts only updated once last Friday with codes 150/806/766/768, which seems somewhat promising. The agent told me my return is STILL processing and I don't have a refund date yet. I asked, perhaps a bit too directly, "Well how come I got all these codes already if it's still processing?" I'm guessing tomorrow when I'm supposedly scheduled to update, I probably won't actually see anything new OR they might suddenly find an issue - though they've had all week to do that, honestly. The agent did make sure to tell me that they are really behind this tax season and that I should see a "significant movement" within the coming week. Not entirely sure what to make of that.
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Liam McGuire
Those codes actually mean your return is moving forward! I've been tracking mine for exactly 31 days now. Code 150 means your return has been processed. Code 806 is your withholding credit. Codes 766/768 are your credits (probably Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit). The PATH Act holds refunds with these credits until at least February 15th. You're actually in good shape! The agent probably meant they haven't finalized the release of funds yet, not that they haven't processed it. So frustrating how they use the same word "processing" for different stages!
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Amara Eze
•I believe this is correct. My return had similar codes last year, and it might be helpful to know that there was about a 7-10 day gap between seeing those codes and actually getting my deposit. The IRS seems to use "still processing" as their catchall term for anything that hasn't fully completed, even when it's moving along normally.
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Giovanni Ricci
•According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1.3, the presence of these codes indicates your return has COMPLETED initial processing. Per PATH Act Section 201, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for returns claiming EITC/ACTC. You're actually on track! I need my refund for medical bills and was panicking until I understood these codes better. Your deposit should come within 5-7 business days after receiving DDD code 846.
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Mei Zhang
I had the exact same codes as you last year, and compared to my experience, you're right on track. The IRS phone agents often give vague answers because they can only see limited information. If you need to call them again, I'd recommend Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) - it saved me hours of redial hell. I spent 3 days trying to get through last year versus 15 minutes with their service this year. Such a relief to actually speak to someone without the endless busy signals and disconnects!
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NeonNomad
•Does this service actually work? I've tried calling the IRS at least 20 times in the past week and either get disconnected or told the call volume is too high.
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
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Dylan Mitchell
Based on the patterns I've seen this tax season, cycle code 0605 filers who submitted on January 27th typically see updates on Fridays. Last Friday (March 10th) you got your initial codes, and tomorrow (March 17th) is when many 0605 filers are reporting their DDD (846 code) appearing. The IRS is definitely running about 7-10 days behind compared to last year's timeline, but your current progress matches what I've observed from others in similar situations.
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Sofia Martinez
Those codes are positive. They mean processing is nearly complete. Your refund is being calculated. PATH Act restrictions are lifting. Try using taxr.ai to analyze your transcript. It explains each code. Shows what's next. Predicts your refund date. Much clearer than IRS explanations. I used it last week. Got my DDD prediction within 24 hours.
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Dmitry Volkov
•Is taxr.ai accurate with its predictions? I'm concerned about providing my transcript information to a third-party service. Does it actually provide insights beyond what the IRS Where's My Refund tool shows?
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Ava Thompson
I think I can help explain what's happening with your return. Here's a step-by-step breakdown: 1. First, your 150 code means your return has been processed and posted to your account 2. The 806 code represents your withholding credits from your W-2 3. Codes 766/768 are your refundable credits (likely CTC and EIC) 4. Since you're PATH-affected, there's a mandatory hold until Feb 15th 5. After that hold, returns go through additional verification 6. Your cycle code (0605) indicates you're on a weekly update schedule (Thursdays/Fridays) 7. The "significant movement" the agent mentioned likely means your account will update with a 846 code (Direct Deposit Date) in the next cycle I'd suggest checking your transcript again tomorrow morning. If you see code 846, that's your actual refund date.
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CyberSiren
The IRS is like a slow-moving train this year - once it's on the tracks, it'll get to the station, but nobody can tell you exactly when. I had the exact same codes appear on 2/10, called on 2/15, got the same "still processing" line, then magically had my DDD appear on 2/17 with the money in my account on 2/22. It's like they have a script they're required to read regardless of what your account actually shows. The codes you have are like seeing the train on the horizon - it's definitely coming, but the conductor won't announce the arrival time until it's pulling into the station.
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