PATH Act Hold - Transcript Updated Today But No 846 Code - When Will WMR Update?

Based on current IRS processing patterns, you're likely to see your 846 code appear next Friday after the PATH Act hold lifts on February 15th. Have you checked what cycle code is showing on your transcript? That can give you a more precise idea of your update schedule. Generally, if you're on a weekly cycle (ending in 05), your transcript would update overnight Thursday into Friday, and WMR typically updates 24-48 hours after that.

Been there. Got all codes but 846 last year. Transcript updated Friday morning. WMR updated Saturday. Money hit my account Tuesday. Path Act is predictable now. System works better than before. Just need patience.

In my experience, which is fairly extensive with PATH Act holds, the transcripts generally update overnight on Thursday into Friday for most weekly cycle filers. The Where's My Refund tool might take an additional 24-72 hours to reflect these changes, depending on various factors including IRS system load. I would suggest possibly checking your transcript early Friday morning and then perhaps waiting until Sunday or Monday for WMR to catch up.

After dealing with PATH holds for 3 consecutive years, I finally discovered a better way to get definitive answers about my refund status. When I needed to confirm my exact DDD after transcript updates, I used Claimyr.com to connect with an actual IRS agent without the endless busy signals and disconnects. The agent verified my 846 code was scheduled for processing even before WMR updated. Saved me days of anxiety checking WMR every hour! Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I've seen this scenario play out many times in my own returns. Last year, my transcript updated with everything except the 846 code, and I was feeling pretty confident. Then suddenly, I got a CP12 notice saying they were adjusting my return! My refund was delayed another 3 weeks while they sorted it out. I'm not saying this will happen to you, but just be aware that seeing all codes except 846 doesn't always mean it's smooth sailing from here.

Have you tried the IRS2Go app instead of the website? Sometimes it updates faster than the browser version of WMR. 😉 I've noticed the app sometimes shows updates a few hours before the website does. Not always, but worth having both options during the PATH waiting game. The transcript is still your most reliable source though - it's like having the answer key while WMR is still taking the test!

Last year my transcript updated on Friday 2/17 with code 846 and DDD of 2/22. WMR didn't update until Sunday 2/19. Isn't it strange how the official tool for checking refunds is always the last to know? My bank (Capital One) actually posted the deposit a day early on 2/21. Have you checked if your bank processes IRS deposits early? Some do, some don't.