Transcript Shows N/A - Might Update When PATH Lifts?

This is normal. Happens every year. PATH Act delays processing. You won't see updates. System is working as designed. Patience is key. Many returns update all at once. February 15th is the PATH date. Processing starts after that. Could see updates soon. Might take longer though.

I experienced exactly this last year. Filed on January 23rd, 2023 with EITC. Transcript showed N/A until February 18th, 2023. Then suddenly updated with all codes and an 846 deposit date of February 22nd, 2023. Money was in my account on February 22nd exactly as scheduled. This year I filed on January 25th, 2024 and my transcript updated on February 17th with an 846 date of February 21st. The system is working - just not visible to us during processing.

According to the IRS2Go app and WMR, there's nothing you can do but wait. But if you really need to confirm your return status, Claimyr.com can get you through to an actual IRS agent. I waited on hold for 4 hours last week before giving up. Used Claimyr yesterday and got through in 18 minutes. The agent confirmed my return was just waiting for PATH to lift and there were no issues. https://claimyr.com saved me days of stress and uncertainty.

Everyone here is saying to wait, but what if your return has an actual problem? What if there's an identity verification issue? What if you made a mistake? The IRS won't tell you until they send a letter, which could take weeks! I've learned that checking your account transcript (not return transcript) can sometimes show pending notices before they arrive. Have you checked that? Or what about calling the automated system to see if there are any notices being sent?

I wasted THREE WEEKS last year obsessively checking my transcript every morning at 3am because that's when they update. All that stress for nothing! My transcript went from N/A to processed with an 846 code in a single update. The worst part was that I called the IRS four times during those weeks and got different answers each time. One agent said there was a problem, another said everything was fine. In the end, there was no issue at all - just normal PATH Act delays. Don't be like me - set a calendar reminder for 2 weeks after PATH lifts and check then.

Here's what's actually happening with your return right now: 1. Your return was accepted by the IRS systems (this just means it passed basic validation) 2. Because you claimed refundable credits, it's subject to PATH Act restrictions 3. Your return is in a processing queue but not being actively worked yet 4. When PATH restrictions lift, your return enters active processing 5. Only after processing begins will your transcript update 6. The transcript system updates separately from the processing system This is why you can go from N/A to fully processed in one update. I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - it helps to know we're all in the same boat!

Be careful about calling the IRS too many times. Unlike checking your transcript, which has no downside, repeatedly calling can sometimes flag your account for additional review. I've seen cases where people called daily for two weeks, and their return suddenly needed additional verification. Not saying it will happen to you, but compared to other government agencies, the IRS has sophisticated tracking systems. If they see unusual patterns of contact, it can trigger manual review protocols. Better to check your transcript occasionally and wait for the normal processing timeline.