How to Check Refund Status on IRS Transcripts? Filed 1/25, Accepted 2/11

You can access your transcripts by creating an account on the IRS website and requesting your "Account Transcript" for 2023. Look for transaction codes like 150 (return filed), 570 (hold placed), 971 (notice issued), and the most important one - 846 (refund issued). The 846 code will show the date your refund is scheduled to be sent. If you don't see an 846 code yet, your refund is still processing.

Did you claim any credits like the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit? Those can delay processing significantly. Also, have you checked both your Account Transcript AND Return Transcript? Sometimes information appears on one but not the other.

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Here's a quick guide for transcript codes: 150 = Return processed 570 = Temporary hold 971 = Notice sent 846 = Refund issued The cycle code (looks like 20230805) tells you when your account updates. The last two digits (05) mean your transcript updates on Thursdays. Check every Thursday morning for changes.

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Don't panic yet! Your timeline is actually pretty normal. I filed 1/28 and got accepted 2/13, so we're in similar boats. The 21-day processing time they advertise is more like a best-case scenario. With the volume they're dealing with this year, 4-6 weeks seems more realistic. When you check your Account Transcript, look for your 2023 tax year. If you see code 150 with your filing date, that's good - it means they received and processed your return. The absence of an 846 code just means they haven't issued the refund yet, not that there's a problem. Keep checking weekly - once you see that 846 code, your refund will typically hit your account within 1-2 business days.