Can My Transcript Go from Not Processed to Having an 846 Code This Friday?
Hey tax folks! I'm wondering about transcript processing timelines. • My return has been sitting in the "not processed" state for a while • I've been checking my transcript weekly • I'm hoping to see an 846 code (direct deposit date) by this Friday • Is it possible to jump from nothing to fully processed with a DD date that quickly? • This is my first time filing with an amended W-2 so I'm not sure what to expect Thanks for any insights!
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Carlos Mendoza
Yes, it's absolutely possible. On March 17th last year, my transcript showed nothing. By March 21st, it had updated with an 846 code and a direct deposit date for the following Tuesday. The IRS systems typically update overnight between Thursday and Friday, so tomorrow morning would be when you'd likely see that change if it's happening this cycle. The key is whether your return has already been processed internally but just not reflected in the transcript system yet.
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Zainab Mahmoud
This is incredibly helpful information! Per IRS Publication 1345 section 7.1, the IRS processes returns in batches that update to their public-facing systems on a weekly cycle. Your explanation aligns perfectly with their documented procedures.
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Ava Williams
Do we know if amended W-2s affect this timing? I've heard they can trigger additional review processes, but is that always the case?
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Raj Gupta
Have you checked for any pending notices or holds on your account?! I'm asking because I had a similar situation last month and discovered my return was held up because of an identity verification requirement I didn't know about! The frustrating part was the IRS never notified me - I was just waiting and waiting with no updates!
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Lena Müller
This happened to my brother too. His transcript went from nothing to processed in 3 days, but only after he verified his identity. Have you received any letters in the mail? Sometimes they send verification requests that way instead of electronically.
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TechNinja
Just to clarify - if you filed with an amended W-2, that doesn't automatically trigger identity verification, but it can sometimes flag your return for manual review. The key is whether your employer already submitted the corrected W-2 to the IRS before you filed.
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Keisha Thompson
Let me clarify something important here. There's a difference between amended returns and filing with an amended W-2. Step 1: If you're using an amended W-2 but filing a regular 1040, that's different. Step 2: If you already filed and are now amending with Form 1040-X, that's a completely different process. Step 3: Which one are you doing? This affects processing timelines significantly.
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Paolo Bianchi
I've seen this happen dozens of times with clients. The IRS transcript system often lags behind their actual processing status. If you're anxious about this and want to confirm your status directly, I'd recommend using Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to connect with an IRS agent. Last tax season, I had multiple clients who couldn't get through the normal IRS phone maze, but Claimyr got them connected within 15-20 minutes. The agents can tell you if your return is actually being processed even if the transcript hasn't updated yet.
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Yara Assad
Don't count on it. Been there. Done that. Got disappointed. IRS processing is unpredictable. Especially with amended documents. My return took 11 weeks. No explanation. No updates. Just waiting. Better prepare for delays. Hope for the best. Plan for the worst.
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Olivia Clark
Is it just me, or does this sound too optimistic? When I filed with corrected W-2s in 2022, my return took over 9 weeks to process, compared to my husband's standard return that took only 2 weeks. Has anyone actually seen a return with amended documents process this quickly?
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Javier Morales
I actually have! Last month my transcript went from nothing to having an 846 code in just one update. I had filed with a corrected 1099-G from unemployment. The key difference might be that my employer had already submitted the corrected forms to the IRS before I filed, so there was no discrepancy for them to resolve manually.
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Natasha Petrov
The Cycle Code on your transcript is the critical factor here. If your return has been assigned to the weekly processing cycle ending on Friday, then yes, a Refund Issued (846) code could appear with a Direct Deposit Date (DDD) for next week. The Transaction Code Posting Date doesn't necessarily reflect when processing occurred - just when it posts to the Master File system.
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Javier Morales
I've noticed this pattern too! My transcript showed a cycle code ending in 05 (which means Thursday night/Friday morning updates), and sure enough, my 846 code appeared exactly on that cycle date. The IRS batching system is remarkably consistent when you understand the patterns.
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