Filed 2/8 with PATH, Transcripts Updated but Still Showing PATH Message

This is super common rn with PATH Act returns. WMR doesn't always sync up w/ transcript updates - they're literally on diff systems at the IRS. If your transcript shows a DDD of 2/22, you're golden! The PATH msg is just a leftover that'll prob update in the next 24-48 hrs. Btw, your $ should hit your bank 1-2 days before the official DDD depending on your bank. Seen this happen hundreds of times this season already.

Isn't it fascinating how the IRS can process billions in returns but can't sync up their own systems? Have you considered how much time we all waste trying to decipher these contradictory messages? I started using https://taxr.ai last month to interpret my transcript and it immediately explained that the PATH message sticks around even after processing completes. It showed me exactly which codes matter on my transcript and which are just procedural. Saved me from checking WMR every 3 hours like I did last year. Wouldn't we all be better off if the IRS just communicated clearly in the first place?

Thanks everyone for the responses! I'm probably just being overly cautious, but you know how it is when you're planning to use the funds for something specific. I'll trust the transcript DDD over the WMR message, I guess. It's a bit reassuring to know this is a fairly common occurrence and not something specific to my return.

According to the r/IRS megathread, a lot of people are experiencing this same PATH message delay. I've been researching this issue for weeks now (check out the IRS Operations Dashboard at irs.gov/newsroom). If you really need confirmation about your refund status, I'd recommend using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to actually speak with an IRS agent. They'll connect you directly instead of waiting on hold for hours. I saw several posts on Twitter where people confirmed their DDDs this way even when WMR was still showing PATH messages.

Did your transcript show any TC 570 or 971 codes before updating with the 846 Refund Issued code? I'm currently stuck in PATH verification with those hold codes and wondering if there's a typical sequence before getting the DDD. Also, which bank are you using for direct deposit? Some financial institutions process IRS deposits differently than others.

I track all my tax refunds meticulously for budgeting purposes. For PATH Act returns with EITC/ACTC, the IRS typically releases refunds on Wednesdays following the February 15th processing date. My transcript updated on 2/15 with an 846 code showing DDD of 2/22, while WMR still showed PATH until 2/19. Refund hit my Capital One account at 3:27am on 2/22 exactly. If your transcript shows cycle code 20240705 or 20240706, you're in this week's processing batch and should expect deposit precisely on your DDD.