Filed and Accepted Jan 27th - Transcript Shows Nothing - Anyone Else?

I was in exactly the same situation last year. Here's what I learned through the process: 1. First, check that your return was actually accepted by the IRS, not just received by the tax software 2. If it shows "accepted," that means the IRS has it in their system 3. During busy periods (especially January-March), the IRS processing systems can take 4-6 weeks to update transcripts 4. The "Where's My Refund" tool often doesn't update until processing is nearly complete 5. A blank transcript usually means your return is in the queue but hasn't been processed yet I was so relieved when mine finally updated after about 5 weeks of nothing!

I filed on January 25th and was in the exact same situation until exactly 31 days later. My transcript was completely empty despite being accepted. I finally tried https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript once it appeared, and it explained that my return had been selected for the standard verification process that affects approximately 18.7% of early filers. The tool identified my cycle code as 20240805, which meant my refund would process on February 28th. Sure enough, I received my $4,312 refund via direct deposit on March 4th, exactly as predicted. Saved me hours of trying to decode those transcript codes myself.

This happened to me last year and the year before. Based on my experience, this is what's likely happening: Your return is in what they call the "processing queue" but hasn't been assigned to a processing batch yet. In 2022, I filed on January 31st and my transcript didn't show anything until February 26th. In 2023, I filed on January 29th and had to wait until March 2nd to see any transcript updates. The most frustrating part is that there's no transparency in the process. The IRS systems don't show real-time status - they only update after certain processing milestones are completed.

I might be able to help... I had this same issue and after waiting about 5 weeks with no updates, I decided I needed to speak with someone at the IRS. I tried calling their main number but couldn't get through after multiple attempts. I eventually used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) which connected me to an IRS agent in about 25 minutes. The agent confirmed my return was in the system but was just waiting in the processing queue. Nothing was wrong - it just hadn't been processed yet. Having that confirmation gave me peace of mind instead of wondering if something was missing or incorrect. Might be worth considering if you want definitive answers.

Based on what you've described, your return is likely in what's called the "pre-processing queue." I've tracked this pattern for several years: 1. On January 27, 2024, you filed and received acceptance 2. Today is February 29, 2024, so it's been 33 days 3. For returns filed between January 23-31, 2024, the current average processing time is 35-42 days Your transcript will likely update all at once rather than gradually. The empty transcript is actually normal at this stage. If you don't see any updates by March 9th (around the 42-day mark), then I would recommend calling the IRS directly. The key thing to watch for is the "846" code on your transcript when it appears - that's your refund date.

OMG YES! I'm in EXACTLY the same situation and it's making me crazy!!! Filed Jan 24th, accepted same day, and NOTHING since then! My transcript is completely empty for 2023 even though I can access it. WMR just has the stupid first bar and says "still processing" when I check it. I've been counting on this money for bills and my landlord is NOT understanding about the delay. This is so frustrating! Last year I had my refund within 10 days of filing, so I don't understand why it's taking forever this time. 😡 Really hope we both see movement soon. This waiting game is ridiculous.