Filed February 9th - WMR Still Shows 'Delayed' With No Updates

This is definitely concerning compared to previous filing seasons. I filed January 29th and was in the same boat until yesterday - just processing with no updates. This seems way worse than last year when most returns were processed within 21 days. Makes me wonder if there's a systemic issue the IRS isn't being transparent about. Have you checked your transcript online? That sometimes shows pending actions before WMR updates.

Don't panic yet. Several possible explanations: • Normal processing delays (IRS is still catching up from previous years) • Identity verification may be needed (check for letters) • Credits claimed that require additional review • Random selection for additional verification The lack of notices is actually a good sign - usually means no major issues detected.

I was in this exact situation last month. Here's what worked for me: Step 1: I checked my transcript online (showed processing but no issues) Step 2: Waited the full 21 days recommended by IRS Step 3: Called the IRS... and that's where things got frustrating Step 4: After 6 attempts and hours of waiting, I found Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) Step 5: Got connected to an actual IRS agent in about 18 minutes The agent confirmed my return was just stuck in a processing queue and released it manually. Had my refund 4 days later. Worth every penny not to waste entire days on hold.

Did you claim any credits this year like Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? Those automatically get additional scrutiny and can delay processing. Also, have you tried checking your account transcript rather than just the return transcript? Sometimes that shows different information. What software did you use to file? I've noticed some patterns with certain preparation software having longer processing times.

This is a normal delay pattern for 2024. The IRS implemented enhanced verification procedures this year that affect returns with certain characteristics. Your return is likely in manual review, which doesn't indicate a problem. The lack of notices confirms this is just processing, not an audit or identity verification. Continue checking your transcript weekly, not daily. If you reach 45 days with no movement, then call the IRS directly. The "delayed" message on WMR is actually preferable to some alternatives like "still processing" which can indicate more serious issues.

I filed exactly 52 days ago and was stuck with that message for 47 days straight. No notices, no transcript updates, nothing. Called IRS after exactly 21 days and again at 35 days - both times told "just keep waiting." Finally got my refund yesterday with no explanation for the delay. It was exactly the amount I expected, so clearly no adjustments were made. The system is just overwhelmed and moving at a glacial pace for many of us.

I was hesitant to share this, but I think it might help others... I was in a similar situation with my return filed February 3rd. After waiting patiently for about 5 weeks with the same delayed message, I decided to check my transcript one more time before calling. To my surprise, it had updated overnight with a direct deposit date. Two days later, the money was in my account - even though WMR never updated beyond the "still processing" message. So maybe check your transcript if you haven't recently? Sometimes the systems don't sync properly.