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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?

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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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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