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Everyone Else Has a DDD But My Transcript Still Shows Nothing - Filed 2/15

At least you all got a direct deposit date to look forward to! I'm so frustrated right now 😤 My transcript hasn't updated AT ALL and no DDD in sight. I filed on February 15th but already received my state refund weeks ago. This is my third year filing taxes in America and it's never taken this long before. I really need this money for my mother's medical bills back home. Why is the IRS taking so much longer with federal than state? It makes no sense!

Angelina Farar

State and federal are separate systems. Different processes. Different timelines. States process faster. IRS has more returns. More complexity. More verification steps. Hang in there. Mid-February filers still getting processed. Not unusual.

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Sebastián Stevens

This is exactly right. Let me walk you through what's happening: 1. Your state return is simpler and has fewer verification steps 2. The IRS processes over 150 million returns vs your state's much smaller number 3. Federal returns go through multiple fraud detection systems 4. If you claimed certain credits, that adds additional review time I was panicking last year until I realized this is totally normal. My transcript didn't update until early April for a mid-February filing, then the refund came 8 days later. Such a relief when it finally happened!

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Bethany Groves

Are we sure it's just normal processing though? It's like saying traffic is just cars on the road - sometimes there's an accident causing the backup. Have you checked if there are any holds or verification requirements? Sometimes the IRS needs additional information but doesn't bother telling you until you call.

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KingKongZilla

Have you tried checking your account transcript instead of just the return transcript? Sometimes the account transcript shows pending actions even when the return transcript says N/A. It's like looking for your keys in the fridge when they're actually in your pocket the whole time 😂. Also, try checking transcript around midnight on Thursdays/Fridays - that's when the system usually updates.

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Rebecca Johnston

I had no idea about the account transcript being different! Last year I kept checking my return transcript for weeks and saw nothing, then randomly checked my account transcript and saw all kinds of activity. My refund showed up a week later. Really wish I'd known this tip earlier - would have saved me so much stress.

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Nathan Dell

The cyclical nature of IRS processing is fascinating. Their Master File updates follow a weekly batch processing schedule, with transcript updates typically occurring Wednesday through Friday. The 846 refund issued code is what you're ultimately looking for. Many practitioners consider the account transcript the most informative of all transcript types for tracking refund status.

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Maya Jackson

I was in the EXACT same situation - filed 2/12, state came quickly, federal transcript showed NOTHING for weeks. I finally called the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service and discovered my return was in the Error Resolution System (ERS) due to a minor discrepancy between my W-2 and what I reported. Once identified, it was resolved within 72 hours and my transcript updated with a DDD. The key was determining WHY it was delayed rather than just waiting indefinitely.

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Tristan Carpenter

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Amaya Watson

Does this service actually work? Per IRS Procedural Regulation 21.3.3-1, taxpayers should first attempt to resolve issues through normal channels before seeking third-party assistance. I'm concerned about providing access to someone who might not be authorized to receive my tax information.

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Grant Vikers

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Giovanni Martello

I used Claimyr last month. Got through in 22 minutes after trying for days on my own. The IRS agent told me my return was selected for manual review. Nothing wrong, just random selection. Would have never known without calling. Worth every penny to stop the anxiety.

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Savannah Weiner

Have you checked your transcripts using the IRS2Go app instead of the website? Sometimes they show different information. And what about your IRS online account - did you look at your tax records there? Ever wonder why the IRS has multiple systems that don't always show the same information? It's absolutely mind-boggling how their technology works (or doesn't work).

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Levi Parker

Did you perhaps claim any credits like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? Those usually take longer to process, especially if it's your first time claiming them. I'm sort of in the same situation but filed a bit later than you.

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Angelina Farar

No credits. Simple return. Just W-2 income. That's why I'm so confused. Nothing complicated. Should be easy to process. Yet here I am. Still waiting.

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Libby Hassan

I filed on February 16th, 2024 and was in the exact same situation until March 28th. My transcript suddenly updated overnight with a 570 code (temporary hold) dated April 1st, followed by a 571 code (hold released) on April 3rd, and finally an 846 code with a DDD of April 8th. The whole process took exactly 52 days from filing to refund. The transcript can update any day, but I've noticed Thursdays and Fridays are most common.

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