Filed on February 13th - Accepted Same Day but No Transcript Updates Yet
I filed my return on February 13th pursuant to IRS Publication 1345 guidelines for electronic returns and received acceptance confirmation the same day. According to IRS Procedure 2023-19, transcript updates should typically occur within 7-10 business days after acceptance, but I'm still showing no updates on my account transcript. Per IRC Section 6213(a), the normal processing timeframe should be 21 days, which has now passed. Has anyone else who filed on the 13th experienced similar delays? I'm concerned about potential processing issues as defined in Revenue Procedure 2024-1.
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Malik Johnson
I filed on the 12th and was in the exact same boat until yesterday. My transcript was completely blank for over 5 weeks! Finally updated last night and showed a DDD for next Wednesday. The IRS is SUPER backed up this year - way worse than when I filed last April. I called them twice and both times waited over 2 hours just to be told "it's still processing, be patient." So frustrating but seems pretty normal this season.
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Isabella Ferreira
Wow, 5 weeks with no updates? That actually makes me feel better about my situation! I was starting to wonder if I needed to refile or something. Guess I'll just keep checking my transcript every morning like it's my new religion 😂
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Ravi Sharma
This delay pattern is concerning given that IRS Publication 5027 specifically states electronic returns should be processed within 21 days. Section 6.2 of the IRM (Internal Revenue Manual) indicates that transcript updates should occur within 48 hours of any processing action. The fact that so many of us are experiencing these extended delays suggests a systemic issue rather than individual filing errors.
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NebulaNomad
I'm in the same boat and I'm FREAKING OUT!!! Filed and accepted on Feb 14th and still NOTHING on my transcript! I've been checking every single day and it's driving me crazy! I need this money for my car payment that's due next week and I'm so stressed I can't sleep. 😭😭😭 Has anyone who filed mid-February actually gotten their refund yet???
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Freya Thomsen
Deep breaths - I've been through this rodeo before. Last year I filed on February 10th and didn't see transcript movement until March 22nd. It's like watching water boil - feels like forever but suddenly happens all at once. Think of it like being in a traffic jam on the highway - you're definitely moving forward, just slower than you'd like. Your return is in the system, just working its way through the pipeline.
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Omar Fawaz
Filed February 13th. Accepted same day. Transcript finally updated yesterday with cycle code 20240805. WMR still shows one bar. Called IRS twice and got nowhere. Expected refund date March 27th according to transcript. Exactly 6 weeks from filing. This is normal for this time of year.
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Chloe Martin
A cycle code of 20240805 suggests your return was processed in the 8th week of the year on a Thursday (05). That's actually encouraging that you're seeing movement now. I'm still waiting for mine and getting a bit anxious about the delay.
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Diego Rojas
Can you share which section of the transcript shows your expected refund date? I've been looking at the IRS.gov transcript guides and can't figure out where to find that information. Is it under the 846 code or somewhere else?
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Anastasia Sokolov
This is way worse than my experience with state returns. I filed on February 14th and my state refund was processed and deposited within 8 days, but my federal transcript still shows N/A for 2023. I tried calling the IRS four times this week and couldn't get through to anyone - just endless hold times until disconnection. I finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) yesterday and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes who confirmed my return is just in the normal processing queue with no flags or issues. Apparently, they're just extremely backlogged this year compared to previous filing seasons.
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StarSeeker
After researching this extensively, here's what's happening: The IRS is processing returns in batches based on several factors including filing date, complexity, and claimed credits. For February filers, there are currently three processing waves: 1. Simple returns with no credits: 21-28 days 2. Returns with refundable credits: 30-45 days 3. Returns requiring manual review: 45-60+ days Your transcript will typically update on Friday mornings between 3-6am ET once your return reaches the final processing stage. If you claimed EITC or ACTC, you're automatically in at least the second group due to PATH Act requirements.
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Sean O'Donnell
Can you clarify what counts as a "manual review" trigger? I claimed the standard deduction only, no credits at all, and I'm still waiting after 38 days. Here's exactly what I did: 1. Filed electronically Feb 13th 2. Received acceptance confirmation same day 3. Checked WMR daily - still on first bar 4. Checked transcript daily - still N/A 5. Called IRS twice - couldn't get through I need to know if I should keep waiting or take action NOW.
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Zara Ahmed
I was in processing limbo for exactly 41 days last year despite having a super simple return with just W-2 income. Called 9 times before getting through. The agent told me they were randomly selecting returns for additional verification steps that add 2-3 weeks to processing time. This isn't an "audit" but more like a quick double-check. My transcript updated 2 days after that call and I received my refund 5 days later.
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Luca Esposito
According to the Refund Cycle Chart published in the IRM Section 21.4.1, returns filed between February 11-17 that don't require additional review should complete processing by cycle 20240805, which ends March 22nd. Have you checked your Account Transcript specifically? Sometimes the Return Transcript shows N/A while the Account Transcript shows processing codes like TC 150 or pending transaction codes like TC 570/571.
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Malik Johnson
Does the cycle code actually tell you anything useful? I've been trying to decode mine and it's so confusing!
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NebulaNomad
I checked ALL my transcripts and they ALL say N/A!!! Nothing on wage and income, nothing on return transcript, nothing on account transcript! It's like I don't even exist to the IRS even though they took my money all year! This is so unfair!! 😡
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Nia Thompson
Word of warning - last yr I filed Feb 15, got accepted same day, but my refund got stuck in ERS (Error Resolution System) for 11 wks! No explanation, no transcript updates, nothing. WMR just said "still processing" the whole time. Then suddenly one day - BOOM - transcript updated and got my $$ 3 days later. IRS never told me why it was delayed. If ur return has ANY discrepancies between ur reported income and what employers reported, it can trigger manual review. Patience is key rn, but def keep checking transcripts weekly.
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