Cycle 02 Filers - Transcripts Updated! DD 2-24-2025 but WMR Still Shows PATH Act

This is completely normal - think of your tax return like a letter going through different departments at the post office. Your transcript is like the internal tracking system that shows exactly where your letter is, while WMR is like the simplified public-facing tracker that only updates at major milestones. The transcript always updates first with the most accurate information, and WMR typically takes 24-48 hours to catch up. By this time tomorrow, your WMR should show the approved status with your deposit date.

Did you claim any refundable credits like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? The PATH Act delay affects those specifically, and it's similar to how mortgage applications get flagged for extra verification. Your transcript update is a good sign, but I'm concerned the PATH Act message might indicate there's still a hold that could affect your deposit date.

Yes, I claimed the Child Tax Credit for my two children. I've been reading about this PATH Act - isn't it designed to prevent fraud by delaying refunds with certain credits? My transcript shows code 846 with the 2/24 date, and I also see codes 570 and 971 that were there before but now they have the 846. Does that mean the verification is complete?

I went through exactly this same situation last year with the PATH Act hold. My transcript updated with a DD date but WMR was still showing the PATH message for another 36 hours. I was so frustrated trying to call the IRS to confirm everything was okay - spent 3 days calling, getting disconnected after waiting 47 minutes the first time, 62 minutes the second time, and never getting through on the third day. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in exactly 18 minutes who confirmed everything was fine and the refund was scheduled exactly as shown on my transcript. Saved me days of stress and redial attempts.

Does anyone know if the deposit date on transcripts is usually accurate? Last year my refund came a day earlier than what my transcript showed. I'm still waiting for mine to update but seeing your post gives me hope!

I was in Cycle 02 and had exactly the same experience! My transcript updated at precisely 3:14am (I checked at 3am and nothing, then again at 3:30am and it was there). My DD date is 2/24/2025 as well, and my WMR is also still showing PATH Act message. Last year, my deposit actually came 1 day early - my transcript showed 2/27 but I got the money on 2/26. I'd recommend checking your bank for pending deposits starting on 2/23.

Here's how to fully understand what's happening with your return: 1. First, verify you're truly a Cycle 02 filer by looking at your account transcript - the cycle code will be something like 20240702 (where 02 is your cycle) 2. Next, check for the 846 code with the 2/24 date - this confirms your refund is scheduled 3. Look for any 570/971 codes that haven't been resolved - if they have the same date as your 846 or earlier dates, they're likely resolved 4. The WMR tool updates on a completely different schedule than transcripts, typically overnight between 3-6am EST 5. PATH Act verification is typically completed by mid-February, which aligns with your timeline I'm seeing a lot of Cycle 02 filers getting updates today, so this seems to be a normal batch processing.

Pro tip from someone who's been through many tax seasons: ALWAYS trust your transcript over WMR. The transcript is the actual IRS internal record while WMR is just a simplified status tool that often lags behind. When you see that 846 code with a date, that's your money on the way! The IRS website even says WMR can take up to 72 hours to reflect transcript changes. Congrats on your coming refund!