IRS Transcript Update Timeline After Return Acceptance - When to Expect Changes?
Filed my taxes electronically last week and got the acceptance message. Been checking my transcript daily but nothing has changed at all. Getting anxious about when I'll see some movement. Anyone know the typical timeline for transcript updates after acceptance?
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James Martinez
Generally, you should see transcript updates within 21 days of acceptance for straightforward returns. However, if you claimed certain credits like EITC or CTC, it could take longer. The IRS updates transcripts usually on Friday mornings between 3-6am EST. Best practice is to check once a week rather than daily.
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Chloe Boulanger
•ty for the info! didnt know about the friday updates. saved me from checking 24/7 lol
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Olivia Harris
•not always true tho...mine updated on a tuesday randomly at like 2pm 🤷♀️
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Alexander Zeus
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Alicia Stern
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Alexander Zeus
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Alicia Stern
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Gabriel Graham
im on week 6 of waiting and still nothing changed smh
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Drake
•rookie numbers...try 8 months 🤡
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Emily Sanjay
Checking transcripts is like watching paint dry fr fr
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Jordan Walker
Depends on if you got any 'special' codes. Mine got the infamous 570 and now im stuck in verification hell
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Natalie Adams
•oof 570 gang rise up 😭
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Elijah O'Reilly
•call the tax advocate service! they helped me get past this
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Anna Kerber
Been in the same boat! Filed 2 weeks ago and just got my first transcript update yesterday. Like others said, Friday mornings seem to be when most updates happen. Don't stress too much about checking daily - the IRS moves at their own pace regardless of how often we refresh that page 😅
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