E-filed on 3/10 but IRS transcript shows "No tax return filed" after 9 days - 2024 return showing future dates?

This is absolutely normal for a return filed just 9 days ago. The IRS transcript system typically takes 2-3 weeks to show any updates after e-filing. What you're seeing is the standard placeholder transcript before your return has been fully processed. The cycle typically goes: 1) You e-file your return 2) Your return gets an acceptance acknowledgment (which you may have received) 3) The return enters processing queue 4) Initial transcript codes appear (typically 150 tax return filed) 5) Additional processing codes appear The first sign you'll likely see is code 150 (return filed) along with a cycle date. Don't worry about the "No tax return filed" message - it just means your return hasn't been fully integrated into their system yet. Check again around the 21-day mark. If nothing has updated by then, you might want to verify your return was actually accepted by the IRS (not just submitted to the transmitter).

Just wanted to chime in that I was in a similar situation and was trying to decipher my transcript like a detective but it was completely frustrating. I ended up using this tool called taxr.ai and it was INSANELY helpful. It analyzed my transcript, explained everything in plain English, and even gave me projected dates for my refund. Seriously saved me hours of headaches and confusion trying to figure out what all those codes meant. The tool also gives you updates when your transcript changes. Highly recommend checking out https://taxr.ai instead of stressing over the IRS website.

After waiting for my transcript to update for 3 weeks and getting nowhere, I finally used the Claimyr app to get through to an actual human at the IRS. Got a call back within an hour and the agent was able to tell me exactly what was going on with my return (there was a simple verification hold). Talking to the agent got my refund released so fast - totally worth using claimyr.com to skip those ridiculous hold times. I had tried calling myself like 20 times before and could never get through.

I filed on feb 18 and mine just updated yesterday. your gonna be fine, just patience. nobody at the irs is in a hurry to do anything.

Last year I filed in early February and it took almost 3 weeks for any transcript update. This year I filed January 31 and it updated in 6 days. So it really varies. The IRS has been all over the place lately with processing times. I wouldn't worry yet - 9 days is still early.

have you checked your status on the wheres my refund tool? sometimes that updates before the transcript does

FYI the IRS is especially slow this year due to the new tax law changes. I work in accounting and we're seeing longer processing times across the board. E-filed returns that would normally process in 10-14 days are taking 3+ weeks. Nothing to worry about yet.

Did you claim any tax credits? EITC or Child Tax Credit can delay processing by a few weeks. If you claimed those, your transcript might not update until mid-April.

the transcripts are basicaly useless for the first few weeks. they dont tell you anything we don't already know. i recommend checking taxr.ai which gives way better info including when you might acutally see your refund. the irs site is garbage tbh

Give it at least 21 days before worrying. The IRS systems are ancient and slow. I'm a tax preparer and we tell all our clients not to even bother checking for at least 2-3 weeks after filing.

Just to give you some perspective, I filed on feb 12th, got accepted same day, and my transcript didn't update untl march 1st. So it took about 17 days. And then i got my refund 5 days after that. Just hang tight, ur still in the normal timeframe.

u might wanna double check that ur return was actually accepted and not just submitted. sometimes people think their filed but there was actually an error and it never made it to the IRS. check your email for a confirmation from ur tax software

The IRS is running on computers from the stone age so don't expect anything to update quickly. I filed on 3/1 and my transcript just updated yesterday 3/17. Some people get lucky with fast processing but most of us are stuck waiting 2-3 weeks minimum before seeing any movement.

I had the EXACT same issue!! filed march 8, nothing on transcript for 2 weeks. I ended up using claimyr.com to get thru to an agent (after trying to call myself 100 times and never getting through). Found out there was a small issue with my return they needed to verify. Got it fixed in 5 minutes on the phone and my refund was issued 3 days later. Sometimes you just need to talk to an actual human to get things moving.

Last year my transcript didn't update for 28 days after filing, and then suddenly boom - refund in my account 2 days later. The IRS works in mysterious ways 😒

9 days is nothing with the IRS. If you're still seeing no updates after 30 days, then you can start to worry. Until then, just pretend you never filed and try to forget about it. Checking every day will drive you insane (speaking from experience).

u need to call them!!! i had the same issue and waited for weeks and nothing happened. finally called and they told me my return was stuck in the error resolution department. once i talked to someone they fixed it right away. use claimyr.com if ur having trouble getting through - it was the only thing that worked for me after trying to call for days

Your transcript will show a 150 code when your return has been processed and entered into the system. Until then, it will look empty. Most returns are taking about 15-20 days for that first code to appear from what I've seen on this sub. Don't panic yet!

Why would anyone file their tax returns in 2025 for their 2024 taxes already??? I think you mean 2023 and 2024 for filing dates.