IRS Transcript Shows "No Record of Return Filed" Despite January 31st Acceptance Confirmation - Is This Normal?

I filed my taxes on January 31st and got an acceptance notification, but when I checked my transcripts today through the United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service system, it's showing "No record of return filed." I'm freaking out a bit. Here's exactly what I'm seeing on my Wage and Income Transcript from the IRS: ``` Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Request Date: [Date] Response Date: [Date] Tracking Number: [Redacted] Wage and Income Transcript SSN Provided: [Redacted] Tax Period Requested: December 2023 Form Number: No record of return filed. This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data ``` The system clearly recognizes my information since I was able to log in and make the request for my Wage and Income Transcript. I specifically requested the transcript for the December 2023 tax period. I have my tracking number from when I submitted my return (different from the transcript request tracking number), and I definitely got an acceptance confirmation after filing on January 31st. I don't understand why it's saying "No record of return filed" when I know it was accepted. Is this normal at this stage of processing? Do Wage and Income Transcripts not show return information? Or could something have gone wrong with my filing despite getting that acceptance notification? Has anyone else seen this status on their IRS transcript portal or know what it means? I'm especially concerned since I have confirmation that it was accepted when I submitted it. Should I wait longer, or is this a sign I need to contact the IRS directly?

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Ian Armstrong

The "No record of return filed" message on your IRS transcript aligns with normal early tax season processing. Your transcript shows you've specifically requested a Wage and Income Transcript with your SSN, which is the correct document type to verify your tax filing status. The tracking number present indicates your request was properly logged in the system. What's important to understand is that while your return was "accepted" on January 31st, this only confirms the IRS received your submission. The transcript system and return processing operate on different timelines. The Wage and Income Transcript typically takes 2-3 weeks to reflect new filings, even when your return was successfully submitted. The "sensitive taxpayer data" notices at the top and bottom of your transcript confirm you're viewing the official IRS document. Since you're able to log in and see this message, your identity verification is working correctly - it's just the return processing that needs more time to complete. Keep your submission tracking number for reference, but there's no need for immediate concern. Check your transcript again in about 2-3 weeks, when the processing should be complete and your return information should be visible.

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