March 20th and Transcripts Still Showing 'No Record' - Anyone Else?

This happened to me last year AND this year. I've been filing for over a decade and these past two seasons have been the worst for transcript delays. Filed on February 1st this year, got accepted same day, but my transcripts didn't populate until March 12th. Last year it was even worse - almost 6 weeks of blank transcripts before suddenly updating. The IRS systems are completely overwhelmed and the transcript database seems to be the last thing they update. It's beyond frustrating when you're trying to track your refund.

If you're really concerned and need answers, you might want to try reaching an actual IRS agent. I was in a similar situation with blank transcripts for weeks, and after failing to get through their normal lines for days, I used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). It's like having someone wait on hold for you - they called me back when they had an agent on the line. Compared to the typical IRS call experience, it was night and day. The agent confirmed my return was in processing despite the blank transcript. Saved me from weeks more of wondering.

Have you checked your Account Transcript specifically, or just the Return Transcript? Sometimes the Account Transcript will show processing codes (150, 570, 971) even when the Return Transcript shows N/A. The Return Transcript typically won't generate until the return is fully processed, but the Account Transcript often updates incrementally throughout processing.

I had the exact same issue from February 15th until March 8th this year. Blank transcripts are incredibly common during peak processing times. I found https://taxr.ai extremely helpful once my transcript finally appeared - it analyzed all those confusing codes and explained exactly where my return was in processing and when to expect my refund. It was especially useful for understanding the difference between TC 150 (return filed) and TC 846 (refund issued) dates. I check transcripts every Wednesday and Saturday morning since those seem to be common update days.

Maybe try calling the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service instead of waiting? They might be able to check if there's an actual issue or if it's just normal processing. I'm not entirely convinced that blank transcripts always mean everything is fine - sometimes it could indicate a problem that needs addressing. In my experience, it's probably better to be proactive rather than potentially waiting weeks only to discover there was an issue that could have been resolved earlier.

OMG YES!! I've been checking DAILY since I filed on February 5th and my transcripts JUST updated yesterday! The whole time WMR just showed the first bar and nothing else. I was literally about to have a breakdown thinking something was wrong with my return. Once the transcript finally updated, my refund was deposited THE NEXT DAY! So hang in there - sometimes they process the refund before they even update the stupid transcript system!

Check the IRS operational status page. System maintenance happens frequently. Transcripts often update Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. Or Friday night/Saturday morning. Many people seeing delays this year. Normal processing can take 21 days. Complex returns take longer. Credits add time. Be patient if possible. Call only after 21 days with no updates.

I've been tracking this pattern for the past three tax seasons - isn't it interesting how the transcript delays seem to be getting longer each year? In 2022, my transcripts updated within 10 days. Last year it took 18 days. This year? 27 days from acceptance to transcript update. Yet my actual refund arrived just 2 days after the transcript finally populated. Have you checked if you have any credits or deductions that might trigger additional review? Those tend to cause longer transcript delays in my experience.