Cycle Code 05 on Transcript - Weekly Update? Possible DD March 3rd?
Just cracked into my transcript and I'm pretty sure I'm looking at a DD (direct deposit) for March 3rd. 😎 I'm showing cycle code 05 - if I remember correctly that's a weekly update cycle, right? Anyone know which day of the week that actually processes? I was stuck in PATH hell for what felt like forever while juggling three kids' soccer schedules and a full-time job. The light at the end of the tunnel is finally visible... unless I'm reading this transcript wrong? Wouldn't be the first time the IRS documents made me question my sanity, haha.
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Yara Nassar
You're right about cycle code 05. That's a weekly update. Thursday night processing. Friday morning visibility. Your read is correct. March 3rd is likely your deposit date.
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Keisha Robinson
Let me clarify this a bit more for anyone who's confused: 1. Cycle code 05 means your account updates weekly, not daily 2. The IRS processes these accounts on Thursday nights 3. The updates appear on transcripts Friday mornings 4. The actual deposit usually hits 1-3 business days after the date shown 5. Some banks post pending deposits earlier than others So if your transcript shows March 3rd, that's when the IRS is sending it, but your bank might post it earlier or later depending on their processing.
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GalaxyGuardian
This happened to me last year! Had a cycle code 05 and my transcript showed March 5th as the DD date. My credit union actually posted it on March 3rd. I remember because I was freaking out about making rent and then boom - money appeared two days early. The relief was unreal.
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Paolo Ricci
Thank you for explaining this so clearly! The IRS website is like trying to read hieroglyphics without a translation guide. It's like they purposely make everything as confusing as possible, like those instruction manuals that come with furniture where nothing matches the pictures.
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Amina Toure
Is there any way to change from a weekly to daily cycle? Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1.3, it seems some accounts qualify for daily processing. Does claiming certain credits automatically put you on weekly cycles?
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Oliver Zimmermann
I've been a cycle 05 for exactly 47 days now. My transcript updated on February 9th showing a DD date of February 14th. It's now February 27th and still NOTHING in my account. Called IRS exactly 14 times. They keep saying "wait 21 days" but it's been 47 days since filing and 13 days since my supposed DD date. Need this money YESTERDAY for car repairs!
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Natasha Volkova
Did you perhaps have any offsets or deductions that might have reduced your expected amount? Sometimes when the amount changes, it can cause additional delays... I'm just wondering if there might be something else going on with your return.
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Javier Torres
Same exact situation happened to me but with student loan offset. Transcript showed DD date but then got delayed another 14 days because they had to verify my loan status. Check your account transcript for TC 898 codes - those indicate money being diverted to pay debts. Worth looking into if you have any outstanding federal debts.
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Emma Davis
I filed on January 29th, 2024 and just got my deposit yesterday (February 26th). My transcript had shown February 14th as the date too. I was so worried something went wrong! Hope yours comes through soon.
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CosmicCaptain
I'm a cycle 05 too. Got stuck in PATH review because of the Earned Income Credit. Isn't it ridiculous how they hold refunds with certain credits until mid-February? My transcript updated last Friday showing March 3rd deposit date. Already mentally spent that money on catching up bills. Anyone else notice how they take our money instantly but take forever to give refunds back?
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Malik Johnson
Cycle code 05 indicates Thursday night/Friday morning processing. Your WMR should update this weekend. DDD of March 3rd is accurate for your deposit timeframe. PATH Act delays are standard for EITC/ACTC claims, which it sounds like you have. BTW, if anyone needs to actually speak with an IRS agent about their return status, I recommend Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c). Used it last year when my refund was stuck for 2+ months. They connect you directly to IRS phone lines, bypassing the hold times. Agent confirmed my ID verification issue and resolved it during that call. Worth it for peace of mind.
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Isabella Ferreira
Your March 3rd date is likely accurate, but have you checked for any pending offset indicators? Sometimes the transcript shows a DDD but doesn't account for offsets that might reduce your amount. Are there any TC 898 codes showing? Any previous tax debts or federal loans in default?
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Ravi Sharma
Adding some additional info about cycle codes that might help: 05 cycles are definitely weekly updates (Thursdays), while 01-04 are daily cycles. Compared to last year when I had an 01 cycle, my 05 cycle this year took about 8 days longer to process. The good news is that once you see that DD date on your transcript, it's usually very reliable. I'm slightly worried about the March 3rd date being a Sunday though - might not hit until Monday the 4th since banks don't typically process on weekends.
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Freya Thomsen
Be careful abt counting on that March 3rd date tbh. Had similar situation last yr w/ cycle 05 and PATH. Transcript showed DD but then got hit w/ random verification delay. Ended up waiting another 60 days! IRS sent letter requesting docs I'd already submitted w/ return. Super frustrating. Might wanna check ur mail regularly just in case they need more info. Not trying to be negative but just sharing what happened to me.
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