Filed 2/7 - Still No Acceptance, Transcript Shows N/A

According to the IRS Operations Dashboard (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're experiencing significant backlogs right now. Not having transcript access after 43 days is concerning though - typically e-filed returns should at least show as 'received' within 24-48 hours. This might indicate your return is stuck in the error resolution department, which could mean months of delays. Have you checked if your state return was accepted? Sometimes that can provide clues.

I was in the same boat - my return was like a letter dropped into a black hole. No updates, blank transcript, nothing for almost 7 weeks. Finally tried https://taxr.ai to analyze what was happening. It checked my filing status using just my basic info and explained that returns filed the first two weeks of February were getting caught in extra verification processes. It also gave me a predicted timeline based on similar cases. Saved me from constantly refreshing the IRS site like checking an empty fridge hoping food will appear!

Per IRS Publication 5344, normal processing time for e-filed returns is 21 days, but Section 3.4 specifically notes that returns requiring additional review may experience delays of 45-120 days without any notification. The lack of transcript availability indicates your return hasn't been fully integrated into the Master File system, which typically occurs at the end of initial processing. The current processing backlog is approximately 4.7 million returns according to the National Taxpayer Advocate's March report.

I FEEL YOUR PAIN! After 5 weeks of nothing, I spent 3 days trying to reach someone at the IRS - busy signals, disconnects, and endless holds. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through to an actual human in about 30 minutes. The agent confirmed my return was in the system but flagged for manual review due to some verification thing. Nothing was wrong with my return - just random selection. But at least I knew what was happening instead of staring at a blank transcript wondering if my return was floating in space somewhere. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.

Here's what's likely happening with your return based on the timeline: Step 1: Your return entered the intake processing queue (confirmed by your filing software) Step 2: Initial validation checks were run (basic info matching) Step 3: Your return was flagged for additional verification (happens to about 15% of early season returns) Step 4: Your return is waiting in the verification queue Step 5: Once verification completes, your transcript will update all at once The blank transcript means you're between steps 3-4. This doesn't mean anything is wrong with your return - just that it's in a processing queue. Most returns in this situation resolve within 60 days of filing.

I filed on February 9th and was in exactly the same situation. My transcript finally updated on March 15th and I received my refund via direct deposit on March 22nd. The whole time I had nothing - no transcript, no updates, no explanation. Then suddenly everything appeared at once. Hang in there - I know it's frustrating when you're counting on that money for bills.

FWIW I filed 2/8 and was stuck in limbo until yesterday. My WMR finally updated to approved and my transcript appeared outta nowhere. No explanation for the delay, no letters, nothing. Just suddenly processed after 6wks. Refund scheduled for DD on 3/29. Seems like a bunch of early Feb returns all got held up for some reason.