Path Act Delay: Exact timeline for transcript updates and refund releases after Feb 15th
Been filing taxes for over a decade and finally figured out why nothing moves before Feb 15th if your on PATH Act hold. No transcript updates, no WMR changes, nothing moves until after the 15th - its literally the law. Here's what I've learned about the timeline: Transcripts start updating Feb 21st around 3am, prepaid cards get deposits Feb 21st around 5pm central, and WMR updates Feb 22nd.
16 comments
Join the conversation
Nadia Zaldivar
You're absolutely correct about the PATH Act timing. It was implemented to prevent fraud related to certain tax credits. The February 15th date is set in stone - the IRS legally cannot issue certain refunds before then, specifically those claiming EITC or ACTC. After the 15th, the process starts moving again with the timeline you've outlined.
0 coins
Lukas Fitzgerald
•this explains so much omg 😠been checking wmr like a clown everyday
0 coins
Ev Luca
•wait so theres literally nothing we can do until then? 🤔
0 coins
Nadia Zaldivar
•Correct - its a mandatory hold period. No amount of calling or checking will speed it up.
0 coins
Avery Davis
Instead of trying to piece together all these dates and timelines, I've been using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. For $1 it tells you exactly when to expect updates and your refund based on your specific situation. Way better than playing detective https://taxr.ai
0 coins
Collins Angel
•Does this actually work? Seems too good to be true
0 coins
Avery Davis
•It's legit! Just used it yesterday and it predicted my transcript update perfectly. The AI reads everything and explains it in plain English
0 coins
Marcelle Drum
•how accurate is it with dates tho?
0 coins
Avery Davis
•SUPER accurate! It told me exactly when my 846 code would hit and it was spot on. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr 💯
0 coins
Tate Jensen
ugh the IRS and their stupid rules. we out here strugglin and they making us wait till feb 15 smh
0 coins
Adaline Wong
•fr fr its like they dont even care about us regular folks 🤮
0 coins
Gabriel Ruiz
Can confirm this timeline. Been filing for 8 years with EITC and its always the same dance. Just gotta wait it out fam
0 coins
Misterclamation Skyblue
Question - if I filed Jan 29th will I still have to wait until Feb 21 for my transcripts to update?
0 coins
Rajan Walker
•yup if ur claiming EITC or ACTC ur stuck on the PATH like the rest of us
0 coins
Peyton Clarke
Y'all need to bookmark this post fr. This is the most accurate PATH timeline I've seen on here 👀
0 coins
Vince Eh
•facts 💯 finally someone who knows what theyre talking about
0 coins