Just Got Off The Phone With IRS - Updates Coming Today/Tomorrow, Deposits End of Week!

I hate to rain on your parade, but IRS reps saying "updates are coming" is like a mechanic saying your car will be ready "soon" - it could mean anything. I've heard this same line multiple times over the years. That said, there is typically a big batch of deposits that goes out mid-week, so it's possible you'll see movement. Just don't count those chickens before they hatch. The IRS system is like a giant cargo ship - it takes a long time to change course, and individual reps often don't have visibility into the full picture.

You need to act FAST on this information! In my experience from previous tax seasons, when they say updates are coming "today and tomorrow," it means the processing batch is already queued up. Last year, I heard the same thing on a Tuesday, saw my transcript update Wednesday night, and had my deposit Friday morning. If you haven't already, you should check your transcript NOW and again first thing tomorrow morning. The cycle often runs overnight, and you don't want to miss seeing your deposit date. Time is critical here - the difference between checking at 3am versus 7am could mean knowing a day earlier when your money is coming!

I understand your relief at finally getting some information. Under IRS Publication 1, "Your Rights as a Taxpayer," you have the right to be informed and receive clear explanations of the laws and procedures. Many taxpayers don't realize that the IRS processing system typically runs major updates Tuesday through Thursday nights, which aligns perfectly with what you were told. While representatives cannot guarantee specific dates, their information about system updates is generally accurate. The Taxpayer Advocate Service has repeatedly highlighted communication issues as a major concern, so your frustration is completely valid and recognized by oversight agencies.

I know exactly how stressful waiting for updates can be, especially when caring for a family member. Based on my experience working with tax clients, here's what you should know: • System updates typically happen overnight between Tuesday-Thursday • Most direct deposits hit accounts 1-3 business days after the 846 code appears • Transcript updates are more reliable indicators than WMR • Bank processing times vary (credit unions often process faster) If you need to follow up and can't get through again, I've personally had great success with Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). It got me connected to an IRS agent in under 30 minutes when I needed urgent information about a client's dependent verification issue. Saved hours of redial frustration, which sounds like something you don't have time for with your caregiving responsibilities.

Has anyone checked the IRS2Go app today? According to the IRS Refund Status page (https://www.irs.gov/refunds), they do update the system overnight, so what you heard might be accurate. I'm in a similar boat and noticed the maintenance message on the website yesterday. I'm wondering if this is the big update wave that usually happens mid-filing season? Last year around this time there was a massive update that cleared a lot of pending returns all at once.

Did anyone else notice that the Where's My Refund tool was down for maintenance for about 30 minutes last night? Could that be part of the updates they mentioned to you? I've been checking obsessively every day (sometimes multiple times a day... is that too much?) and that was the first time I saw it down. Maybe they really are doing system updates? I filed on February 3rd and have been stuck on "still processing" for what feels like forever now.