Cycle code changed from 05 to 02 - What does this mean for my refund?

Tax professional here - a cycle code change from 05 to 02 typically indicates your return has moved to a different processing department. The 05 cycle is for weekly processing while 02 is daily. This usually means they're actively working on your return, but it's not necessarily good or bad news - just movement in the system.

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same thing happened to me last week stuck in limbo rn 🤡

Mine switched from 05 to 02 and got my refund 2 weeks later if that helps

The as of date dont mean anything tbh. its just a system update date. I've seen mine change like 5 times with no movement on my refund smh

yo check your account transcripts not just return transcripts. sometimes theres more info there that can tell u whats actually happening