Return Accepted Feb 24th - WMR Says Processing but Transcript Shows Nothing

This is actually pretty normal early in processing! According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions), transcripts often update after WMR shows processing. Have you checked the IRS2Go app too? Sometimes it updates before the website. How long has it been since your acceptance date?

Have you tried pulling your Account Transcript instead of Return Transcript? Sometimes one updates before the other. Based on my experience, returns accepted on February 24th are currently taking exactly 32-38 days to process due to the verification backlog. The IRS is processing approximately 1.27 million returns daily, but they prioritize based on filing method and credit claims. I'm impressed by how patient you're being - most people start panicking at day 15!

The community wisdom on this is mixed. Many see transcript updates within 7-10 days, but others wait weeks. But have you considered what might be delaying yours specifically? Did you claim any refundable credits? Do you have any past-due debts that might trigger extra review? Are you a first-time filer as an independent contractor? These factors can all extend processing time without indicating a problem with your return.

I was in this exact situation on March 2nd. Accepted February 18th, WMR said processing, but transcript showed nothing. After waiting until March 25th with no updates, I finally got fed up and tried Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to reach an actual IRS agent. Got through in 18 minutes when I'd been unable to get through for days on my own. The agent confirmed my return was just waiting in queue with no issues flagged. Transcript updated two days later on March 27th, and refund deposited March 29th. Wish I'd called sooner instead of stressing for weeks!

Try checking transcript at night. IRS systems update overnight. Different databases. WMR updates first. Transcript updates later. Normal process. Check account transcript. Not return transcript. Different information. Be patient. Peak filing season creates delays. Independent contractors often face additional verification. Nothing to worry about yet.

Last year I had the same thing happen - accepted February 12th, WMR said processing, but transcript showed nothing for weeks. I kept checking daily and driving myself crazy! Then I learned about cycle codes and processing patterns. Turns out my return got stuck in the identity verification queue even though I never got a letter. When I finally called on day 35, they asked me to verify my identity and then processed my return within 48 hours. The lesson I learned is that sometimes there ARE issues that need addressing but the IRS notification system doesn't always work properly.