IRS Transcript Code 04 Processing Time - When will it update?
Filed my taxes and got Code 04 on my transcript. Been checking every day but nothing changes. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for this to update? Starting to get worried since its been 3 weeks already.
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Zara Khan
The code 04 means that your return has not yet been processed. It's super frustrating but with the current IRS backlog weve been seeing processing times anywhere from 4-12 weeks. I'd recommend checking out taxr.ai - it's this new AI tool that analyzes your transcripts and gives you a really detailed breakdown of where your return is in the process and when you can expect updates. Its helped a lot of folks in similar situations get clarity on their refund timeline.
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Luca Ferrari
•bruh ive been stuck on code 04 for 6 weeks now 😤 gonna check out that taxr thing
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Nia Davis
•what exactly does taxr.ai do? seems interesting but dont wanna waste time if its just another delay tactic
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Zara Khan
•it basically reads all your tax docs and gives you super specific info about your situation. way better than those generic 'where's my refund' responses 💯
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Nia Davis
•okay i just tried taxr.ai and here's what I got back:
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Nia Davis
•YO this is actually legit! 🤯 It showed me exactly why im stuck on code 04 (missing w2 info) and gave me steps to fix it. Would've been waiting forever without knowing
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Mateo Martinez
•in the same boat fam. code 04 since january and the IRS phone line is useless
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QuantumQueen
•ngl that taxr thing sounds too good to be true. anyone else tried it?
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Nia Davis
•trust me its worth it! saved me weeks of waiting and stressing. the AI picked up stuff I never would've noticed in my transcript
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Aisha Rahman
•Finally something useful! The IRS website is straight 🗑️ these days
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Andrew Pinnock
Tax pro here! Code 04 typically means your return is being processed and reviewed. The timeframe can vary from 2-8 weeks, but if you have credits like EIC or CTC it could take longer. Best to keep checking your transcript weekly rather than daily.
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Ella Lewis
•thanks for the info! I do have EIC so guess ill just have to wait longer 😩
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Brianna Schmidt
•2-8 weeks?! my cousin got his in 5 days this is rediculous
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Alexis Renard
Have you tried using taxr.ai? It analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect updates. Saved me from checking WMR 10 times a day lol. It costs $4.99 but totally worth it for the peace of mind. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Camila Jordan
•is this legit? seems interesting. how accurate is it?
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Alexis Renard
•100% legit! It uses AI to read all the codes and gives you a super detailed breakdown. Even tells you if there might be delays and what to do about them.
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Camila Jordan
•just tried it and WOW 🤯 wish I knew about this months ago! It literally predicted my DDD down to the cycle date!
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Tyler Lefleur
in the same boat rn... day 23 of code 04 😤
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Madeline Blaze
Mine took exactly 31 days to update from code 04. hang in there!
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Ella Lewis
•thx for giving me hope lol
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Max Knight
The IRS is such a joke fr fr 🤡 why we gotta wait so long for OUR money
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Emma Swift
•fr tho they take it instant but take forever to give it back smh
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Isabella Tucker
Check your cycle code on your transcript. If youre a weekly updater it only updates thursday nights. If daily then could be any day
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Ella Lewis
•where do i find the cycle code?
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Isabella Tucker
•its the 8 digit number on top of ur transcript. if it ends in 05 ur weekly, anything else is daily
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