PATH Act lifted today - Will I get a DDD tonight or Friday? (Weekly cycle)

The PATH Act lifting is like a dam opening - all the water doesn't rush through at once. Some returns get processed right away, others take more time. The IRS is like a giant sorting machine that can only handle so many returns per hour. If you're on the weekly cycle, there's a decent chance you'll see movement tonight, but it's more likely you'll see it by Friday. I'd be concerned about getting too hopeful for tonight specifically.

You might get a DDD tonight, but I'd probably budget as if you won't see the money until next week, just to be safe. The IRS systems seem to be running a bit slower this year compared to last, at least from what I've observed. If you filed with EITC or ACTC, which I'm assuming you did since you mentioned PATH, there's usually about a 7-10 day window after the PATH lift where most people get their DDD. It's definitely possible to get it sooner, but I wouldn't count on it for any urgent expenses.

I'm... I'm in the same situation and I've been checking the IRS2Go app like every hour. From what I can tell, if you have a 570 code on your transcript, you probably won't get a DDD right away... but if your transcript shows processing with no issues, you might get it tonight? I'm so nervous about this too. I filed on January 29th and have been waiting so long already...

Look, I've been through this PATH delay dance for years. If you want real answers instead of guessing, just call the IRS directly. I know the wait times are ridiculous right now (3+ hours when I tried last week), but I used Claimyr.com and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They were able to tell me exactly what was happening with my return and when I could expect my DDD. Cost me a few bucks but saved me days of anxiety and checking WMR every 5 minutes. Here's their link: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c - totally worth it for peace of mind when you're waiting on money for medical bills.

According to the official IRS processing schedule which I found on igotmyrefund.com, weekly cycles typically update overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with WMR updates following on Friday or Saturday. The IRS.gov website states that most PATH Act returns that were accepted early will start processing today, but Direct Deposit Dates are typically issued in batches. Your cycle code on your transcript (ending in 01, 02, etc.) can help predict your specific update schedule. I was so relieved when I finally understood this pattern!

I was in this exact situation last year. According to IRS Publication 1345 (which outlines refund timing), the PATH Act restriction officially lifts on February 15th each year, but processing doesn't happen instantaneously for everyone. I waited 6 days after the PATH lift before getting my DDD, and the money hit my account 5 days after that. I'm a little worried the same will happen this year, but at least now I know what to expect.

FYI - the weekly cycles aren't as rigid as ppl think. IRS has been updating DDDs almost daily for some filers. PATH just means they couldn't issue refunds before mid-Feb, but they've been processing returns this whole time. Check your transcript for cycle code - if it ends in 05, you're def weekly. Your DDD could come tonight but more likely Fri. Don't stress too much, the $ is coming!