IRS Website Outage - Anyone File on 2/1 With Transcripts Updated from Blank?

I'm seeing this pattern with several 2024 filings. Have you received any confirmation emails from the IRS since filing? What specific message did you see when your transcripts were blank - was it "N/A" or something else? Did you claim any refundable credits that might trigger additional review?

I'm in a similar situation... filed around the same time and had blank transcripts until yesterday. I was hesitant to try any third-party tools, but I finally used https://taxr.ai to help me understand what was happening with my transcript once it updated. It explained all those confusing codes and gave me a much clearer picture of where my return stands in processing. I think the IRS site being down is related to the high volume of returns they're processing right now.

The IRS website crashes are the worst timing! 😂 I had similar issues last year and wasted HOURS trying to get through on their phone line. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an actual human at the IRS in about 15 minutes. They confirmed my return was in processing despite the transcript being blank. Saved me days of frustration and redial finger cramps!

I filed exactly on February 1st at 8:43pm EST. My transcript was blank until February 18th (17 days later). It then updated with cycle code 20240805, which indicates processing on the 8th week of 2024. I received my direct deposit exactly 4 days after transcript update. The IRS is currently processing approximately 6.7 million returns per week according to their latest operations data, with an average processing time of 21 days for e-filed returns with no errors.

I'm skeptical about all these "normal processing time" explanations. According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, the IRS should process electronic returns within 21 days. We're now past that window for early February filers. The IRS's own Taxpayer Bill of Rights states we deserve clear explanations and prompt service. These website outages happen every year and they never properly staff for tax season despite knowing exactly when it's coming.

I think we need to cut the IRS some slack on the website issues. Based on my experience filing for the past 15 years, their systems always get overloaded during peak filing season. Last year, I remember three separate outages between February and April. The year before that, their Where's My Refund tool was giving incorrect information for days. I've learned to always have contingency plans for accessing my tax information, including requesting transcripts by mail if necessary.

Filed 2/1, had blank transcripts until yesterday, refund hit my acct this AM! Don't panic - system's working, just slow af. Checked WMR daily but it never updated past first bar. Transcript went from N/A to fully processed overnight. DDD was 2/28, deposit arrived 2/28. Hang tight!