Transcript shows no return filed but WMR says received? Still stuck on PATH hold

This is actually pretty common, especially early in the filing season with PATH Act claims. The IRS systems don't always sync up right away. Your return is likely in the processing queue but hasn't been fully processed to the point where it would appear on your transcript. Your transcript will typically update with a 150 tax return filed code once they complete the initial processing. Until then, it can show N/A even though WMR shows received. The PATH Act hold means they won't release EITC/ACTC refunds until after February 15th, but processing delays have been pushing many returns past that date anyway. I'd recommend checking your transcript weekly (they typically update on Fridays). Once you see a 150 code and an 846 code with a date, that's when your refund will be issued. If nothing changes by mid-March, you might want to call the IRS directly.

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Im in the EXACT same situation! Filed February 2nd, WMR says received and PATH act message, but transcript shows N/A. This is my 3rd week checking and nothing has changed. So frustrating.

Whatever you do, DO NOT call the IRS right now unless you absolutely have to. I just wasted 3 hours on hold only to have them tell me "your return is still processing" which I already knew from WMR. They're swamped and won't give any additional info if you're still within normal processing times.

This happens because the different IRS systems don't sync in real time. WMR updates first when they initially receive your return, but transcripts only update once they start actual processing work on it. With PATH Act returns (EITC/ACTC), they often batch process them closer to the February 15th release date, which explains why your transcript still shows N/A. I've seen returns get stuck in this status anywhere from 2-6 weeks. As long as WMR doesn't give an error message, you're probably fine.

the IRS is so broken its not even funny 🤦‍♀️ how do they expect us to understand whats going on when there own systems don't talk to eachother? and then they penalize US when something goes wrong lol 😂

Check the IRS2Go app. Sometimes it shows slightly different info than the WMR website. Also, did you create an online account on the IRS website to view your transcript? Sometimes the public transcript tool has issues.

I always file early (january) and my WMR updates before my transcript each year. My transcript didnt update until the first friday after feb 15th even though WMR showed received almost immediately after filing. Its just how the system works unfortunately.

Last time this happened to me it was because they were verifying my identity. Had to go through the whole ID.me process. Might want to check if you need to verify your identity on the IRS portal.

I was losing my mind with this same issue last month! Had to wait over 3 weeks from accepted to finally seeing my transcript update. Then boom, got my refund 8 days later. The anxiety is real tho, especially when you're counting on that money.

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The different IRS systems (WMR, transcripts, account) run on different update schedules. IT'S TOTALLY NORMAL. Don't panic. Your money isn't lost. The IRS is just... the IRS.

Pro tip: Friday night/Saturday morning is when most transcripts update. Check yours every Saturday morning and you'll eventually see movement. That's when they run their weekly batch processing.

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