IRS Account Changed From "Still Processing" to "$0.00 Owed" - Will DDD Appear Soon on IRS.gov?

The $0.00 balance showing on your IRS account page as of February 16, 2025, is a positive indicator that your return is being processed. This specific status change from "still processing" to a defined $0 balance typically signals that your return has moved into the final stages of processing. The security banner at the top warning about unexpected IRS contact is standard and not related to your refund status. The presence of "Make a payment" and "View Payment Options" buttons is standard on all accounts regardless of whether you're owed money or owe money - don't let this concern you since you're expecting a refund. The fact that "View Balance Details" hasn't populated yet is normal during this transition phase. Based on typical IRS processing patterns, when this $0 balance appears, you can usually expect to see your transcript update with a deposit date within 24-48 hours, particularly during the overnight update cycle between Thursday and Friday. Keep monitoring your transcript for the appearance of an 846 code, which will show your direct deposit date.

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same boat! mine changed yesterday and got my DDD this morning

The IRS system is such a joke tbh. We're all here playing detective trying to decode what every little change means smh

Quick tip - screenshot everything! Sometimes the transcript changes then changes back. Having pics helps track the progress

Hey Tyrone! That $0.00 balance update is definitely a good sign - it usually means they've finished processing your return and determined you don't owe anything. I had the exact same thing happen last year around this time. My account showed $0 owed on a Thursday evening, and then Friday morning my transcript updated with an 846 code showing my direct deposit date for the following Wednesday. The fact that yours updated so recently (within the hour) suggests you're probably in the next batch for transcript updates. Keep checking your transcript overnight - they usually push updates between midnight and 6am. Good luck! 🤞

This is actually really encouraging to hear! I'm in a similar situation - my account balance just updated to $0.00 this afternoon after weeks of "still processing." It's reassuring to know this typically means they've finished reviewing everything and are preparing to issue the refund. For anyone else waiting, I've been tracking the patterns and it seems like most people see their transcript update with the 846 code (direct deposit date) within 1-2 business days after this balance change appears. The overnight updates usually happen between Thursday night and Friday morning, so definitely worth checking your transcript first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks for sharing your timeline updates - it really helps those of us still waiting to know what to expect! 🙏

I'm in the exact same situation! My account just switched from "still processing" to showing "$0.00 owed" about 2 hours ago. It's my first time dealing with this whole refund process and I was starting to panic after 19 days of waiting. Reading everyone's experiences here is so reassuring - especially knowing that this balance change typically happens right before the transcript updates with the actual deposit date. I've been obsessively checking both the IRS website and my transcript multiple times a day (probably not healthy lol), but it sounds like I should focus on checking the transcript tomorrow morning for that 846 code everyone's mentioning. Thanks for posting this - sometimes it really helps to know you're not alone in the waiting game! Fingers crossed we both see good news soon! 🤞

Hey there! I just went through this exact same situation about two weeks ago. My account showed the $0.00 balance change on a Wednesday evening, and sure enough, my transcript updated Thursday night with an 846 code showing my direct deposit date for the following Tuesday. The timing you mentioned (11:28 when you noticed the change) is actually pretty typical - I've noticed the IRS seems to push these account balance updates throughout the day, but the transcript updates with deposit dates usually happen overnight. One thing that really helped me stay sane during the wait was setting up text alerts through my bank so I'd know immediately when the deposit hit, rather than constantly checking my account balance. The whole process from seeing that $0.00 balance to having money in my account was exactly 6 days for me. Hang in there - based on what you're describing, it sounds like you're definitely in the final stretch! 🙌

That $0.00 balance update is definitely a great sign! I went through the same thing last month - account showed "still processing" for weeks, then suddenly switched to $0.00 owed on a Friday afternoon. My transcript updated that same night with an 846 code and DDD for the following Wednesday. The key thing to watch for is that 846 code on your transcript - that's when you'll see your actual direct deposit date. Based on your timeline (balance changing at 11:28 today), I'd expect your transcript to update tonight or tomorrow morning during their usual overnight processing window. Pro tip: if you're using the IRS2Go app, it sometimes shows transcript updates a few hours before the website does. Also, don't worry about those "Make a payment" buttons - they show up for everyone regardless of refund status. You're definitely in the home stretch now! 🎉