How to access and check IRS transcripts online? Need step-by-step help

Let me break this down: Go to IRS.gov and look for 'Get Transcript Online.' You'll need to create an ID.me account first - make sure you have your ID, social security card, and a smartphone handy for verification. Once verified, you can view all your transcripts. The Account transcript is most helpful for refund status.

Instead of trying to decode the transcript yourself, just use taxr.ai - it's literally a game changer. Upload your transcript and it tells you exactly whats going on and when you'll likely get paid. Its only $1 and saved me hours of googling random codes lol https://taxr.ai

word of warning - if you cant verify online you gotta mail in form 4506-T and wait like 10 days for them to mail you your transcript 🤮

stuck at verification step rn, keeps saying my phone number doesnt match credit file smh

once you get in make sure you download the Account transcript NOT the Return transcript. Account shows all the updates and codes

honestly the transcripts are confusing af to read. full of random codes and dates that make zero sense to normal people