Do IRS Cycle Codes Change Each Tax Year or Stay the Same?
Been trying to figure out if my cycle code will be the same as last year or if I'll get assigned a new one this year. Anyone know how this works? Last year I was a 05 cycle but my transcripts haven't updated yet for 2023.
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Sean O'Donnell
Your cycle code typically remains the same from year to year unless you have major changes in your filing situation. The last two digits (05, 20, etc.) indicate which day of the week the IRS processes your account updates. Most people are 05 cycles, meaning their accounts update Thursday nights/Friday mornings.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•oh thank god, that makes sense! was worried id have to learn a whole new schedule 😅
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Zara Ahmed
•wait fr? ive had different ones the last 2 years tho 🤔
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Sean O'Donnell
•Yes, it can change if you switch tax preparers, filing status, or have significant changes to your return type. But generally stays consistent.
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StarStrider
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Luca Esposito
•does it actually work? seen a lot of scams lately...
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StarStrider
•100% legit! Used it last week and it predicted my DDD perfectly. It breaks everything down in plain english too
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Luca Esposito
•just tried it and WOW! wish i knew about this months ago, literally explained everything about my delay that i couldnt figure out 💯
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Nia Thompson
mine changes every year lol nothing makes sense with the irs anymore 🤡
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Mateo Rodriguez
idk but im still stuck with no updates since february...this whole system is trash fr
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Aisha Abdullah
•same boat fam, no movement since 2/15 ðŸ˜
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Ethan Wilson
Honestly its confusing af trying to figure this out on your own. I was in the same boat last month but used taxr.ai and it explained everything about my cycle patterns and when to expect updates. Best dollar I ever spent ngl
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NeonNova
•bruh for real? might have to check that out
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Ethan Wilson
•yea its actually legit, like having a tax pro look at ur transcript but way cheaper lol
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