DDD Cycle Dates - Why Is 05/05 Missing From Processing Dates?

The IRS doesn't process refunds in a strictly sequential order. What you're seeing is normal. The 05/05 date might appear to be "skipped" because of how the IRS batches returns for processing. Your cycle code is more important than calendar patterns. Check your transcript if you can access it - that will give you the most accurate information about where your return stands in processing.

Have you checked your account transcript? I was in a similar situation on April 12th, and when I pulled my transcript, I noticed my return was still in processing despite filing on February 3rd. Sometimes the deposit dates don't follow an obvious pattern because they're based on internal processing batches rather than calendar dates. Also, May 5th falls on a Sunday this year, which might explain why it's not showing up as a direct deposit date.

I was wondering the same thing! My cycle code is 20241605 and I filed on February 15th. Still no DDD, but I noticed people who filed after me already got theirs with dates in April and early June. Is there any way to tell if our returns are being delayed or if this is just normal processing? Have you received any notices or updates at all?

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I recommend taking these steps to better understand your situation: 1. First, access your tax transcript online through the IRS website 2. Look for the cycle code on your account transcript 3. Check for any transaction codes like 570, 971, or 846 4. If you see code 846, that's your direct deposit date 5. If you see 570/971, you might have an issue that needs addressing The deposit date patterns often relate to when your return completed processing, not when you filed. The IRS processes in batches based on their internal systems, not strictly by calendar dates.

Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, refund processing follows a cyclical pattern based on the Master File processing schedule. The apparent gap in the 05/05 date likely reflects a processing cutoff related to the weekend processing schedule. According to IRS Publication 2043, direct deposits are not initiated on weekends or federal holidays. Since May 5th falls on a Sunday this year, returns that would normally process in that timeframe are being batched into either the preceding or following cycle.

I'd be careful about reading too much into these patterns! 😬 The IRS doesn't always follow predictable calendars for processing. While we often try to spot patterns, sometimes what looks like a skipped date is just how their internal batching works. I've seen this happen in previous years too - certain dates seem to get skipped but it doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with your return.

Last year I thought I'd cracked the code on IRS deposit dates too... spent hours on tax forums tracking patterns only to have my refund show up on a completely random Tuesday that didn't match any pattern! 😂 My theory is they just roll a 20-sided die at the IRS office to decide when to release our money lol. But seriously, my business return took exactly 47 days last year despite all the pattern-watching I did.