Cycle Code 05 on PATH Act Returns - Is This Normal?
Im trying to figure out if everyone who filed under PATH act is getting cycle code 05 on their transcripts. Filed in January and still waiting. Anyone else seeing this pattern on their transcripts?
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Emma Wilson
Yes, cycle code 05 is standard for PATH Act returns. It indicates your return is processed weekly (every Thursday night/Friday morning). This is completely normal for returns claiming EITC or ACTC. The IRS uses this specific cycle to better manage these claims and prevent fraud.
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Malik Davis
•fr? mines showing 05 too but its been stuck there since february 🤡
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Emma Wilson
•Yep, the 05 cycle will stay the same. It's the other codes you need to watch for updates.
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Isabella Santos
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GalacticGuru
in the same boat. 05 cycle since jan 29th no movement whatsoever smh
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Freya Pedersen
Mine switched from 05 to 02 last week... should I be worried?
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Emma Wilson
•That's unusual. PATH returns typically stay 05. Might want to call the IRS about that one.
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Omar Fawaz
Yall worried about cycle codes while the IRS is playing games with our money 😤
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Chloe Anderson
•facts 👀 they holding onto our money like its their savings account
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Freya Thomsen
Been dealing with the same thing - cycle 05 since late January. From what I've researched, PATH Act returns are held until mid-February at minimum, regardless of when you file. The cycle 05 just means weekly processing, but they still won't release refunds with EITC/ACTC until after February 15th. So even if your return processes, you're still waiting on that date. Super frustrating but seems to be normal this year.
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Molly Hansen
•Thanks for breaking that down! I was starting to panic thinking something was wrong with my return. The February 15th thing makes so much sense now - explains why we're all stuck in limbo even though our returns show as processed. Appreciate you taking the time to research and share that info 🙏
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