Cycle 04 (Wed Feb 7) Tax Filers: Any PATH Act Delayed Refunds Actually Received Yet? 21+ Days No Update

Filed my taxes early February and got stuck with cycle 04. I've been reading up on this and found out that cycle code 04 means Wednesday (the day your return was processed). If you translate that into a "real" date, that would be: Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Knowing this information is supposed to help me track where my return is in the process and give me a clue as to when my refund might be deposited. But despite this information from Jan 3, 2025, I still have no update on WMR or transcripts. I'm already past the 21 days the IRS says it typically takes to process returns. I check WMR daily and my transcripts several times a week, but there's absolutely nothing - no updates, no movement, no explanations. My cycle code clearly shows I was processed on a Wednesday back in early February, but here we are with no progress. Anyone else in this holding pattern with cycle 04? Starting to get worried about my refund as bills are piling up and I was counting on this money. Has anyone with cycle 04 actually received their refund this year?

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Dmitry Kuznetsov

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Hey Cycle 04 fam! I've been helping folks with PATH Act delays for years and here's what you need to know. The IRS can't release refunds for EITC/ACTC claims before mid-February due to the PATH Act. This year's projected deposit date is around February 27th for most Cycle 04 filers. If you're anxious about your refund status (who isn't lol), I highly recommend checking out taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - it's been a game changer for understanding exactly where your return is in the process and when you'll likely see that sweet refund hit your account. It analyzes your full transcript and gives you a super detailed breakdown of any potential holds or delays.

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