Can I get my refund without 846 code showing on transcript?
Filed my taxes about 3 weeks ago and still no refund. I keep checking my transcripts but no 846 code yet. Someone told me they got their refund before their transcript updated. Is this even possible? Getting antsy cause I really need this money.
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Selena Bautista
Tax professional here - No, you cannot receive your refund before the 846 code appears. Code 846 specifically indicates that your refund has been issued. Without this code, the IRS hasn't released your funds yet. Keep monitoring your transcript for this update.
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Mohamed Anderson
•how long does it usually take to get the 846 code? been waiting 2 months now 😩
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Selena Bautista
•It varies widely. Could be weeks or months depending on your situation. Any errors or verification needed will delay it.
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Ellie Perry
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Landon Morgan
•for real? does it actually work? seems to good to be true
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Landon Morgan
•just tried it myself and WOW 🤯 finally understand wtf is happening with my refund!
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Teresa Boyd
whoever told u that is wrong lol. no 846 = no money honey 🤷♀️
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Lourdes Fox
its frustrating but u gotta wait for that magic 846. im on week 6 of checking every morning like a clown 🤡
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Bruno Simmons
•same here bestie. we're all 🤡🤡🤡 waiting on uncle sam
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Aileen Rodriguez
Check your return for errors. Mine was delayed cause I fat fingered one number on my W2 smh
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Tasia Synder
•how do I check for errors? transcript looks like hieroglyphics to me
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Aileen Rodriguez
•use taxr.ai - it'll tell you exactly what's wrong. saved me so much headache
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Zane Gray
been waiting since February... welcome to the party 😭
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Norman Fraser
I feel your pain! Been there myself and the waiting is brutal. Just to confirm what others said - you definitely won't get your refund before the 846 code shows up. That code literally means "refund issued" so it has to appear first. 3 weeks isn't too bad yet though - the IRS says to allow 21 days for e-filed returns. If you hit the 21 day mark and still nothing, then you can start digging deeper into what might be causing the delay. Hang in there!
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