How to find Return Received Date on IRS Transcript - Help Reading Codes

On your transcript, look for Transaction Code 150. This shows when your return was processed and entered into the IRS system. The date next to this code is your official return posting date. You might also see Code 971 which can indicate when they first received it.

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You can also check your Where's My Refund tool, sometimes that shows the received date before transcript updates

mine shows received 2/1 but still processing... anyone else waiting this long?

Check for code 846 too - that's your refund date if approved. Also look at the cycle date (top right) which can give you clues about processing timeline. If you see any 570 or 971 codes those might indicate holds or additional review needed. The transcript can be confusing but those are the key codes to focus on!