February 14th Filers with EMPTY Transcripts - Support Thread

This is actually a fairly common situation during peak processing season. Could you share a bit more about your filing details? For example: - Did you claim any credits like EIC or Child Tax Credit? - Did you receive an acceptance confirmation from your tax software? - Have you checked both Account Transcript and Return Transcript? - Are you seeing any messages on Where's My Refund tool? The reason I ask is that different factors can affect processing times, and it helps to narrow down what might be causing the delay in your specific case.

I'm in the same situation and here's what I've learned so far: 1. First, check if your return was actually accepted (not just submitted). You should have received an acceptance email from your tax software. 2. Next, try checking your Account Transcript instead of Return Transcript - sometimes the Account Transcript updates first. 3. If WMR shows "Return Received" but no bars, this usually means your return is in processing but hasn't been assigned to a specific department yet. 4. For those with credits like EIC or CTC, the PATH Act means the IRS can't issue refunds until mid-February, but it's now April so that shouldn't be the issue. 5. The IRS is experiencing significant backlogs this year according to their operations dashboard. I'm anxiously checking every day too! Filed 2/12 and still nothing on transcripts.

Same boat here. Filed 2/12. Nothing on transcript. Tried everything. Called IRS. Waste of time. Found this tool called taxr.ai. Shows what's happening behind the scenes. Uploaded my info. Said I'm in normal processing. No flags. Estimated 3 more weeks. At least I know something now. Better than IRS saying nothing.

It seems that, based on what I've observed across multiple tax forums and the IRS operational status page, there might actually be a processing anomaly affecting certain returns filed in early February 2024. The IRS typically processes returns in batches, and it appears that some batches from that timeframe may have been temporarily sidelined while they address a potential system issue. You might want to check if any of these apply to your situation: - Returns with Schedule C income sometimes receive additional scrutiny - Returns claiming certain credits may be subject to additional verification - If you had any identity verification issues in previous years, this could trigger a hold - Returns with address changes from previous year can sometimes be delayed The good news is that these delays typically resolve themselves without requiring any action from the taxpayer, though it can certainly be frustrating to wait.

I've been tracking exactly 47 February filers across several forums, and 31 of them (65.96%) who filed between February 1-15 are still showing empty transcripts. The average wait time is now 52 days compared to the IRS stated processing time of 21 days. This is concerning because it impacts financial planning for many taxpayers. After 6 failed attempts to reach an IRS agent (average hold time of 97 minutes before disconnection), I finally used Claimyr.com to get through. The agent confirmed my return was in the system but flagged for "additional processing" - not an audit, just routine verification. They estimated 2-3 more weeks but couldn't provide specifics. At least I know my return isn't lost now. The Claimyr service got me connected in about 15 minutes after days of failed attempts.

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but I was in this exact situation last year. Filed Feb 10th, 2023, and my transcript stayed empty until April 17th! I called the IRS so many times I practically had their hold music as my ringtone. 😂 The funny thing is, once my transcript finally updated, I had my refund direct deposited just 5 days later. No explanation for the delay, no issues with my return, just... IRS being IRS. Try not to stress too much (easier said than done, I know). The system is just overwhelmed, but your return is in there somewhere, probably sitting in a digital pile on some overworked IRS employee's virtual desk. Keep checking weekly rather than daily - it's better for your mental health!

I filed on February 13th, 2024 and was in the same situation until March 30th. What worked for me was requesting a Tax Return Transcript instead of an Account Transcript. For some reason, my Return Transcript showed up first, even though everyone says it should be the opposite. Also, check your transcript between 3-6am on Wednesdays and Thursdays - that's when the IRS system typically updates according to the cycle codes. I noticed my transcript finally appeared at 4:27am on a Thursday morning after showing N/A for weeks. If you're desperate and need your refund for bills, you might consider applying for the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can help if you're facing financial hardship due to refund delays.

I was in this exact situation last year. Filed February 12th, 2023 and had absolutely nothing on my transcript until March 28th. I remember checking obsessively every day and driving myself crazy. What I learned from that experience: IRS processing doesn't follow any logical pattern we can discern. Some people who filed after me got their refunds weeks earlier. This year I filed February 15th, 2024, and had the same empty transcript situation until yesterday. Suddenly everything updated at once, and my direct deposit is scheduled for April 17th. No explanation for the delay, no issues with my return. My advice based on two years of this: the system works eventually, just not on any timeline that makes sense to us mere mortals.