Filed Jan 18, Accepted Jan 23 - Still Waiting for 846 Code with Cycle 0605

I feel your pain! I filed on January 20th and was accepted on January 22nd. Here we are on March 21st, and I'm still waiting too. From what I've gathered, cycle 0605 means your account updates on Thursdays, so you should check your transcript again tomorrow morning. The PATH Act delay officially ended on February 15th, but many of us are still waiting. Have you checked if your transcript shows any 570/971 codes? Those could indicate a hold.

If you're tired of waiting in uncertainty, I'd recommend using Claimyr to get through to an IRS agent. The Processing Queue Algorithm (PQA) sometimes flags returns for additional verification without any notification to the taxpayer. An agent can see exactly where your return is in the pipeline and whether there are any internal holds not visible on your transcript. I used them last week and got connected in about 17 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait time. Here's their link: https://www.claimyr.com Many cycle 0605 taxpayers are experiencing Extended Processing Timeframes (EPTs) this year despite having no apparent issues.

Just got my DD today after being in the same boat as u! Filed 1/22, accepted 1/25, cycle 0605. No movement for WEEKS then boom - transcript updated last Thurs w/ 846 code and refund hit my acct this AM. The key was checking transcripts not WMR. WMR was useless tbh, still showed processing even after I got paid lol. Hang in there!

Like watching water boil, isn't it? I was stuck in the same situation last year and found https://taxr.ai to be incredibly helpful. It's like having a translator for all those cryptic transcript codes and cycle dates. When you're in the dark about what's happening with your refund, it's like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. This tool decoded my transcript and even predicted my deposit date within 24 hours of when it actually arrived. Felt like I finally had a map instead of just wandering around hoping to find the exit!

Here's what's actually happening with your return: • Cycle code 0605 = your account updates on Thursdays • PATH Act = IRS can't issue refunds for certain credits until Feb 15th • H&R Block = no impact on processing speed The solution is straightforward: • Check transcript every Thursday morning • Ignore WMR (it's often delayed by 5-7 days) • If no update by April 1st, you should call IRS The processing sequence isn't strictly first-come-first-served. The IRS batches returns, and some batches move faster than others. Your return isn't necessarily delayed - it's just in a slower-moving batch.

Let me walk you through what's likely happening: Step 1: Your return was accepted (this just means it passed basic validation) Step 2: It entered the processing queue in cycle 0605 Step 3: The PATH Act put a hold on returns with certain credits Step 4: After Feb 15, returns are released from PATH hold in batches Step 5: Your batch is still waiting to be processed I was in the exact same situation last year. My return was accepted on Jan 24th but I didn't get my refund until March 30th. No issues on my transcript either. The processing is not strictly first-come-first-served - it depends on which processing batch you end up in.

Watch out for 2024 delays. They're worse than last year. I filed January 15. Accepted same day. Cycle 0605 too. Still waiting. Called IRS twice. No help. They just say "still processing." My friend filed February 1. Already got refund. Makes no sense. System seems random. Don't count on refund timing for important expenses. IRS doesn't follow their own timelines.

One thing that hasn't been mentioned yet - have you checked if you have any offsets that could be affecting your refund? Sometimes there are no issues on the transcript but there's an offset for past-due federal debts, state taxes, child support, etc. that can delay processing. You can call the TOP (Treasury Offset Program) at 800-304-3107 to check if you have any offsets. Also, did you claim any recovery rebate credits or anything unusual that might trigger additional review?