How long after IRS transcript update does account balance show $0?
Filed my taxes a while back and my transcript finally updated. Anyone know how long it takes for the account balance to show 0.00? Getting antsy about seeing that refund hit my account
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Jason Brewer
Usually takes 3-5 business days after your transcript updates for the balance to zero out. Once it hits zero, expect your refund within a week. Keep in mind this timeline can vary based on your bank and whether you're getting it direct deposit or by mail.
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Nina Fitzgerald
•fr? mine updated last thursday so hopefully ill see something this week 🙏
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Jason Brewer
•Yep! Unless there's any other holds, you should be good to go soon!
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Kiara Fisherman
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Liam Cortez
•for real? does it actually work? seems too good to be true
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Kiara Fisherman
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Savannah Vin
took exactly 4 days for me then DD hit 2 days later
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Mason Stone
mine took 2 weeks and im still waiting on DD. this whole system is a joke tbh 🤡
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Makayla Shoemaker
•same boat here... its like they just throw darts at a calendar to decide when to process returns 🎯
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Christian Bierman
Depends on ur cycle code. what does ur transcript say?
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Nina Fitzgerald
•where do i find the cycle code?
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Christian Bierman
•look at the top right of ur account transcript. its an 8 digit number
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Emma Olsen
Pro tip: Check your transcripts early morning on friday, thats when they usually do the big updates
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Lucas Lindsey
•facts! 5am EST is the magic hour 💯
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Amina Sy
Based on my experience, it's usually 2-4 business days after your transcript updates for the account balance to hit zero. Once that happens, direct deposit typically takes another 1-3 business days. So you're probably looking at about a week total from transcript update to money in your account. The waiting game is rough but you're almost there!
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