Filed 2/2 and Accepted - Still Says Processing on WMR and N/A on Transcripts
I'm starting to get a bit concerned about my tax return... I filed on February 2nd and received the acceptance notification right away. I've been checking regularly (maybe too often?), but my return still shows as 'processing' on Where's My Refund tool. When I try to access my transcripts, they just say 'N/A' for 2024. I triple-checked all my information before submitting and made sure everything was in order. I'm usually very thorough with these things. Is this normal for this tax season? I have the kids' summer activities to plan for, and I was counting on having this refund by now. Should I be worried or is this just how long it's taking this year?
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Anastasia Sokolov
This is frustratingly common right now. Here's what's happening: 1. Your return was accepted (meaning it passed initial format checks) 2. It's now in processing queue (where the real review happens) 3. Transcript showing N/A means it hasn't been fully processed yet 4. WMR stuck on processing confirms this status The IRS is severely backlogged this year. Normal processing is 21 days, but many returns are taking 45+ days, especially if you claimed certain credits. Don't panic yet - this is happening to MANY people who filed in early February.
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Diego Rojas
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StarSeeker
I'm going through something similar right now... I filed on February 5th and my transcript is still showing N/A too. Last year my return was processed within 2 weeks, so I'm surprised at how different things are this season! I keep hearing that early February filers are experiencing unusual delays. Are you claiming any credits like Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? Those seem to be taking even longer from what I've seen in other threads.
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Sean O'Donnell
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Zara Ahmed
•Is this service actually worth the money though? I've been in similar situations where my return was delayed, and eventually it just showed up without having to pay anyone to call the IRS. Last year mine took almost 8 weeks compared to the usual 3 weeks from previous years.
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Mateo Rodriguez
•Thank you for sharing this resource! I've been trying to get through to the IRS for two weeks now with no luck. Every time I call, I either get the "high call volume" message or get disconnected after waiting on hold for ages. It's incredibly frustrating when you just need a simple status update. I'll definitely look into this option.
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GalaxyGuardian
Be careful about assuming everything is fine just because others are experiencing delays too. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.5.6.4.7, transcript availability should occur within 7-10 days after e-file acceptance. When it shows N/A after this timeframe, it could indicate a potential review flag. While most delays are indeed due to general backlog, approximately 12.8% of early filers from 2023 data experienced some form of manual review that caused extended delays. I'd advise checking your return for potential audit triggers like home office deductions, unreported income discrepancies, or math errors. Not trying to alarm you, but preparation is prudent.
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Aisha Abdullah
FWIW this is super common rn. IRS is swamped + their systems are ancient. Most ppl I know who filed early Feb are still waiting. The N/A transcript + WMR stuck on processing combo usually means ur in the queue but haven't been assigned to a processor yet. Unless u get a letter from IRS, prob nothing wrong w/ ur return. Hang tight - most early Feb filers I know are just now starting to see movement. Pro tip: check transcripts Wed/Thurs AM for best chance of seeing updates.
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