Filed Jan 30 but transcript shows March 3 processing date - what gives?

The processing date on your transcript is just an estimated completion date, not necessarily when your return will be finished. Many early filers are seeing March dates - this is normal for the IRS's processing timeline. Keep monitoring your transcript for updates and watch for codes 846 which indicates your refund has been approved.

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lol welcome to IRS time... where January means March and customer service means being on hold for 3 hours 🤡

tbh processing dates don't mean much anymore.my friend filed after me and already got their refund smh

My processing date changed like 4 times last year. Its basically IRS's magic 8 ball at this point 🎱

The IRS is severely understaffed and dealing with millions of returns. Early filing doesn't garuantee early processing anymore. Your best bet is to use tools like taxr.ai to understand exactly where you stand instead of trying to guess what's happening