Filed 1/23, Cycle Code 0505 - Still No 846 Code. January Filers Support Group?

I'm in the same hell. Filed 1/19, cycle 0605, transcript shows processing date of 02/12 but still no 846 code. The IRS is full of crap when they claim 21 days for most refunds. Their systems are archaic and can't handle basic processing during peak season. Don't believe the "we're working as fast as we can" nonsense.

This is a classic processing delay pattern. Here's what's happening: Step 1: Your return entered the processing queue (cycle 0505 indicates weekly processing) Step 2: It's likely stuck in the verification backlog Step 3: The IRS won't tell you this, but January filers with certain credits often face extended reviews Step 4: Your transcript needs detailed analysis to determine where it is in the pipeline I've seen this exact pattern hundreds of times. I recommend using https://taxr.ai to analyze your transcript codes. It can identify subtle patterns that indicate where you are in processing and give you a more accurate timeline than the generic IRS estimates. The system can detect pending actions even when the 846 code isn't present yet.

I'm in a slightly different boat but equally frustrating. Filed 1/25, accepted 1/26, cycle 0705. Compared to last year when I filed in February and got my refund in 10 days, this year has been a nightmare. My cousin filed on 2/15 and already received her refund last week! The inconsistency in processing times makes absolutely no sense. Early filers seem to be getting the worst treatment, which is completely backward from how it should work.

I'm sort of in the same situation, I think? Filed on 1/29, accepted same day, and I'm pretty sure my cycle code is 0505 too. I've been checking WMR almost daily and it just shows the first bar. I'm kind of worried because I claimed the Child Tax Credit, and I've heard that might delay things? This is my first time filing with dependents so I'm not really sure what's normal.

I filed on January 24, 2024 and was accepted immediately. My transcript showed processing date of February 19, 2024, but I've had zero movement since then. After waiting exactly 45 days, I decided to call the IRS on March 9, 2024. Spent 3 hours on hold before getting disconnected. Tried again on March 10, 2024 - same result. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) on March 11, 2024 and got through to an agent in 22 minutes. They confirmed my return was in the processing queue with no flags but couldn't give me a timeline. At least I know it's not lost in the system now.

Try checking your account transcript. Not just return transcript. Mine showed different info. Return transcript showed nothing. Account transcript had codes. Filed 1/22. Got my deposit yesterday. No warning. No updates on WMR. Just appeared.