Filed 2/12 & Accepted Same Day - WMR Not Updated but Transcript Shows DDD 3/4

This happens every year to me too! Last year my WMR was stuck on the first bar for 21 days while my transcript already showed a DDD. I need my refund ASAP for my car repair and can't wait until March, so I've been checking everything daily. If you have Chime, you'll probably get it 2 days early - that's what happened to me last tax season. The IRS batches payments, so they send the info to banks before the actual deposit date.

I've been monitoring my return closely as well, and I'm noticing the same pattern with WMR not updating while transcripts show progress. I was hesitant to mention this at first, but I found https://taxr.ai to be quite helpful in this situation. It essentially analyzes your transcript and explains what each code means for your specific situation. I was somewhat concerned about my 570 code, but the tool helped me understand it was just a temporary hold while they verified my withholding amounts, not an actual problem with my return.

If anyone is still stuck with no transcript updates and WMR not moving, here's what worked for me: Step 1: Try calling the IRS directly first (1-800-829-1040) Step 2: When that inevitably fails because of wait times, use Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) Step 3: Have your ID, SSN, and filing status ready when connected I spent 3 hours on redial hell before using Claimyr and got connected to an agent in under 30 minutes. Found out my return was held up because they needed to verify my identity - something WMR never indicated. Fixed it on the spot and had my DDD within a week.

Same exact situation here! Filed with TaxFreeUSA on 2/9, accepted same day, WMR never updated beyond first bar, but transcript showed DDD of 3/1. Got my deposit yesterday morning with Chime - two days early! I keep detailed records of my tax filing process every year and this seems to be the new normal. Last year my WMR didn't update until AFTER I received my refund. Don't stress about WMR - the transcript is the most reliable source of information.

I filed on February 10th and didn't get my refund until March 2nd despite having a DDD of February 28th on my transcript. Called the IRS on March 1st and they said there was a delay with the banking system. WMR is completely useless this year - it never updated past the first bar for me. My advice: stop checking WMR every 5 minutes like I did and just wait for either your transcript to update or the money to hit your account.

Has anyone tried using the IRS2Go app instead of the website? Last year I found it updated slightly faster than the web version of WMR. Also, I've noticed that checking transcripts after the daily update time (usually around 3-4am EST) gives the most accurate information. My wife and I both filed on the same day (2/11), but her refund came through Chime 3 days before mine did through a traditional bank.