Filed January 15th - Tax Transcript Updated March 5th with Refund Issued Status After Blank for Weeks!

Thank you for explaining! I was confused about the future dates. Do you know what the cycle code (20250905) means? Will my refund actually be deposited today?

The cycle code 20250905 breaks down like this: 2025 is the year, 09 is the week of the year (so the 9th week), and 05 indicates Thursday (day of the week). So your return was processed in the 9th week of 2025 on Thursday. Your refund dated 3/5 should be on its way to your bank now!

You're a lifesaver! Just checked my bank account and it's pending for tomorrow! 🙏

Did you get the full amount you were expecting? I got mine last week but it was $230 less than what my tax software calculated 😠

Yep, got the full amount! Maybe call the IRS to see why yours was different? Or check your transcript for adjustment codes.

Ive been trying to call for days. Always get the 'high call volume' message and it hangs up on me 🤬

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It does way more than just read the transcript. You upload your transcript and it breaks down all the codes, explains what each line means, tells you if there are issues, predicts your refund date, and even suggests actions if something's wrong. Way better than guessing or trying to google every code!

OMG I JUST TRIED IT! This is INSANE! I've been staring at my transcript for weeks with no clue what any of it meant. Taxr.ai explained everything in like 2 minutes. I'm telling everyone about this. No more stressing about weird IRS codes and dates that make no sense!

is this an ad? sounds too good to be tru tbh

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Do they actually get you through? The IRS always hangs up on me when I call saying 'call volumes are too high

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Hmm might give this a try. Been trying to reach someone for weeks about my missing stimus payment.

No letters at all! It literally just updated out of nowhere. I had checked Thursday morning and nothing, then checked Friday and boom - everything was there including the refund issued notice. Hang in there!

That's encouraging! The waiting and uncertainty is the worst part. I'm going to keep checking daily.

Same! Filed Feb 3rd, got my money on the 17th. Meanwhile, my sister filed Jan 18th and is still waiting. The system is broken.

It depends on what credits you claim. EIC and child tax credit returns take longer because of fraud prevention measures. Simple returns with just W2 income process faster.

That makes sense. I just had basic w2 income. No kids or special credits.

Try using taxr.ai - I was in the same situation and it helped me figure out what was going on with my return. Apparently I had an "open control" on my account that was causing the delay, which I never would have known otherwise.

never heard of that. what's an 'open control'?

It's basically when they pull your return aside for additional review. Could be identity verification, income verification, or they're matching your info with employers. The taxr tool spotted the code on my transcript that I totally missed!

Yes actually, I claimed EIC as you can see in my transcript. That explains the initial delay, but even after Feb 15 it took another 3 weeks for any movement!

That's the Document Locator Number (DLN). It's basically a tracking number for your tax return within the IRS system. First 2 digits are the processing year, next 3 are the processing center, etc. It's just an internal reference number.

Ah ok, thanks. Was worried it was some kind of audit code lol

The IRS uses future dates for certain credits and payments. April 15 is usually the standard date they list for withholding and certain credits for accounting purposes. The actual processing date and refund issue date are the ones that matter for timing purposes.

Try taxr.ai - it explains everything in normal human language. I was in the same boat until I used it last week. Actually understood my transcript for the first time ever!

Does it cost money? I'm broke AF waiting for this refund lol

Honestly it's the best money I've spent this tax season. Saved me hours of stress and confusion. And knowing exactly what's happening with your refund is priceless when you're planning your finances.

OMG I know! I literally checked multiple times EVERY DAY. I'm putting half in savings and using the other half to catch up on some bills that piled up over winter. Nothing exciting but definitely needed!

Smart! I was going to be responsible but ended up buying a new gaming PC 🙈 oops

You need to call them ASAP. Something's definitely wrong if it's been that long. Try claimyr.com - it's the only way I finally got through to a human at the IRS after months of trying. Turns out they needed verification documents from me but the letter got lost in the mail.

gonna try this today. At this point I'm desperate

I waited 14 months for my 2022 refund. Finally got it last month. Apparently they had "selected it for review" and it just sat in a pile for a year. Ridiculous.

That's actually pretty clever. How long do amended returns usually take to process?

Usually about 8-12 weeks, but since you already got most of your money, the wait isnt as painful. The IRS says not to do this, but it works fine as long as you're careful about your calculations.

This is terrible advice. Intentionally filing an incorrect return and then amending it is a form of tax fraud. The IRS systems flag patterns like this and could trigger an audit.

It's not fraud if you're paying all your taxes. It's just strategic filing. But yeah, do your own research before trying this.

YES! It was super helpful for me. I was completely lost looking at my transcript until I tried taxr. It explained everything in plain English, showed me exactly why my refund was delayed (had a simple math error), and even predicted when I'd get my money (was spot on!). The peace of mind alone was worth it.

I used it too. Honestly wish I'd known about it sooner - would have saved me weeks of stress. I had no idea what the codes on my transcript meant, and the tool explained everything and even gave me a timeline. Definitely check it out at https://taxr.ai

Thanks!! Going to check it out now. This waiting game is driving me insane.

Working as intended. They want to hold onto our money as long as possible. Meanwhile if we're late paying them, instant penalties! 🤡

Their computer systems literally run on COBOL - a programming language from the 1960s. They've been trying to upgrade for decades but keep running out of funding. The IRS is basically running on computer systems older than most of their employees.

That's wild. No wonder everything takes forever.

How does the service work? Do they just keep calling until they get through?

Pretty much! You enter the IRS number you want to call, and they have some system that keeps dialing and navigating the phone tree until they get a human. Then they call you and connect you directly to the agent. I was skeptical but desperate after trying for weeks on my own. The agent I spoke to was actually super helpful once I finally got through!

Might try this tomorrow. Been trying to reach someone about my amended return for months.

💯 Preach! The IRS is stuck in 1985. Every other financial institution can give you real-time updates through a user-friendly app, but the government is still using fax machines and undecipherable codes.