Cycle Code 20250705 with no WMR update - stuck after filing in February with CTC claim

Tax professional here. The PATH Act does delay refunds for returns claiming certain credits like the Child Tax Credit until at least mid-March. However, we're past that window now. Cycle code 20250705 means your return was processed on the 5th day of the 7th week of 2025. The fact that you have a cycle code but no WMR update suggests your return is in processing, but may have been flagged for review. Some actions you can take: 1. Check your tax transcript for TC 570 (refund hold) or TC 971 (notice issued) 2. If you see these codes, a letter may be coming explaining any issues 3. If it's been more than 21 days since e-filing, you can try calling the IRS 4. Be patient - many refunds with credits are taking 45-60 days this year even after the PATH Act window ends

I was in a similar situation and got so tired of guessing what was actually happening with my return. Spent hours trying to decipher my transcript and still had no idea what was going on. Then I found this tool called taxr.ai that actually explained my transcript in plain English and showed me exactly what was happening with my refund. Way more useful than trying to decode those cryptic IRS codes and dates myself. It showed me I was in manual review and even gave an estimated completion date. Check it out at https://taxr.ai - saved me so much time and stress.

I was stuck in the exact same boat - had the cycle code but WMR wouldn't update for weeks. Got so frustrated trying to reach the IRS. After trying for days and waiting on hold forever, I found claimyr.com which got me connected to an actual human at the IRS within 30 minutes. The agent confirmed my return was just sitting in review and released it while I was on the phone! Got my direct deposit 4 days later. Seriously the best money I ever spent to get this resolved instead of waiting indefinitely.

Filed 1/30, claimed CTC for my toddler, got accepted immediately, same cycle code as you. My refund finally hit my account yesterday. No updates on WMR until literally the day before. Hang in there!

I called the IRS 15 times over 3 weeks and kept geting disconnected. The one time I got through the agent couldn't tell me anything more than "its processing". what a waste of time.

Your return is likely in ERS (Error Resolution System) which happens a lot with CTC claims. They manually verify eligibility. My cycle code was 20250703 and took exactly 45 days from acceptance to deposit. The system is especially backed up this year due to new tax law changes. Expect another 2-3 weeks based on my experience and what I'm seeing in other tax groups.

Omg the IRS is so incompetent this year! I'm in the same situation but filed January 25th!! Still nothing. Why even have that stupid PATH act if they're going to hold our money for months anyway? 🤬

check ur CC credit statement... some ppl who filed with TT and CK had fees taken out of refund but the payment to turbotax shows on their CK account before refund arrives. if u see that charge it means ur refund is coming soon

I had this EXACT same issue. Filed 2/8, accepted 2/9, cycle code 20250705, claimed CTC, no WMR updates. Nothing for 7 weeks. I finally got fed up and decided to get my transcript analyzed by taxr.ai and it showed my return was in manual review. Then used claimyr.com to actually speak with an IRS agent who confirmed this and processed my return on the spot. Got my DD 5 days later. Sometimes you have to be proactive when dealing with the IRS.

My cycle code was 20250704, claimed CTC for 3 kids, filed 2/1, accepted same day. Got my refund last Friday. Keep checking your transcripts every Thursday/Friday as that's when they usually update based on your cycle code. WMR is notoriously behind the actual status.

The IRS is a joke. They have ONE JOB and they still can't get it right. Meanwhile we all sit here waiting for OUR MONEY like peasants begging for scraps. 🤡

I work for a tax prep company and we're seeing this a lot. PATH Act technically lifted mid-March but theres a huge backlog because of the new tax law changes. Returns with CTC are taking 6-10 weeks on average this year. If your cycle code ends in 05 it means your account is updated on a weekly not daily cycle. Check your transcript every Friday morning.

If u want a real laugh, my 2023 refund arrived TWO DAYS after I filed my 2024 return. The IRS is literally operating in a time warp. 😂

I dunno why everyone here is so stressed lol. I've had the same cycle code for 6 weeks. Just forget about it and be pleasantly surprised when the money shows up. Checking WMR 10 times a day won't make the money come any faster!

LPT: Always adjust your W-4 to have less withheld so you don't give the government an interest-free loan. Better to owe a small amount than wait months for a refund.

I was getting nowhere with the IRS until I contacted my congressman's office. They have a taxpayer advocate who can inquire about your return. Got my refund 2 weeks after they stepped in.

The PATH Act is such a scam. It was supposed to prevent fraud but all it does is give the IRS an excuse to hold our money longer. My cycle code was 20250705 and I just got my refund yesterday after filing on Jan 29. Absolutely no communication from them during the entire process.

For those stuck in this situation, I HIGHLY recommend using taxr.ai - it actually explains what's happening with your return in plain English instead of cryptic codes. Showed me my refund was in review for income verification and gave me a timeline. Super helpful! https://taxr.ai

I literally spent 3 hours trying to get through to the IRS today and kept getting the "high call volume" message before being disconnected. FML.

I've been through this 3 years in a row now. The trick is to call the IRS at 7:01am Eastern time on Tuesday or Wednesday (their least busy days) and use option 232 when prompted. Usually gets you to a human within 20-30 mins.

I'm in almost the exact same situation! Filed February 15th, accepted the next day, have cycle code 20250705, claimed CTC for my daughter, and WMR has been stuck on "processing" for weeks now. It's so frustrating seeing everyone with different cycle codes getting their refunds while we're still waiting. I've been checking my transcript every Friday like someone mentioned and still just see the same cycle code with no updates. Really hoping we see some movement soon - I was counting on this refund for some home repairs that I've had to put off. Thanks for posting this, at least now I know I'm not alone in this weird limbo!