Transcript shows refund date but WMR stuck on first bar - will I still get my refund on time?

IRS veteran here with some clarity on this common issue. When your transcript shows a refund date but WMR (Where's My Refund) is stuck on the first bar, it's actually a good sign! The transcript is the more accurate source of info - WMR updates can lag behind by several days or even weeks. The refund date on your transcript is typically what you should trust. Btw, I've been recommending taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to folks in similar situations - it's pretty amazing at analyzing transcripts and giving you the real scoop on refund timing. It'll tell you exactly what's happening with all those codes and dates on your transcript, and can even predict if there might be delays you should know about.

Yes, your transcript is the source of truth. WMR is notoriously slow to update and sometimes doesn't update at all until after the refund hits your account. If you see a DD date on your transcript, you can trust that date.

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in the same boat rn. transcript updated yesterday but WMR looking dead as ever 💀

The IRS systems dont talk to eachother very well tbh. As long as ur transcript has a date ur good to go

my refund hit my account even tho WMR still shows processing lmaooo their system is a joke fr

Quick question - were did you see the DD date on ur transcript? I cant find mine anywhere

Same situation here! My transcript updated with a 3/18 DD date but WMR has been stuck on that first bar for like 3 weeks now. From what I've learned lurking here, the transcript is definitely more reliable - it's pulling directly from IRS processing systems while WMR seems to be this separate tool that barely gets updated. I've seen so many people say their refund hit on the exact transcript date even when WMR never moved. Try not to stress too much, that 3/13 date should be solid! 🤞