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EITC/CTC 2024 Return Already Processed - Early Test Batch?

Filed early with EITC and CTC credits, accepted Jan 21st and showing processed on transcripts already. Got a Feb 17th processing date which seems super early. Anyone else in this boat? Trying to figure out if ill actually get the refund mid-Feb or if this is just system processing. seen stuff about cycle codes but dont really understand how that works

Oliver Alexander

Your return is indeed part of the early processing batch. The PATH Act prevents any EITC/CTC refunds from being released before Feb 15th, but the IRS does process some returns early to test their systems. The Feb 17th date is likely accurate for your refund deposit. Your cycle code can confirm the exact weekly processing schedule.

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Kaylee Cook

omg thank you! do you think direct deposit will hit before the 17th since thats a Saturday?

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Oliver Alexander

Yes, typically deposits hit 1-2 days before the official date. Keep an eye on your bank account around Feb 15th 👍

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Molly Chambers

ur so lucky! i filed same day and nothing yet 😭

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Ian Armstrong

The IRS system is such a mess this year ngl. Some getting processed early while others from last year still waiting 🤡

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Eli Butler

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Marcus Patterson

Does anyone know what the different cycle codes mean? Mine says 20240505 but idk what that means for my refund date

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Lydia Bailey

Last 2 digits tell u what day of the week. 05 means Thursday updates

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thanks for the tip! just used it and it actually explained why I had a 570 code that was freaking me out. Apparently its just a temporary hold 🙏

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