Transcripts Not Available After Filing - Normal Wait Time for 2024 Returns?

Here's what you need to know about transcript availability: 1. E-filed returns typically take 2-3 weeks to appear in the transcript system 2. The IRS has to process your return before transcripts update 3. Acceptance notification only means they received it, not that processing has begun 4. Military returns through MilTax follow the same timeline as civilian returns 5. This year's processing is running about 10-14 days for simple returns I'm in the same boat - filed on March 1st and my transcript just became available yesterday. The system is SLOW this year.

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According to the IRS.gov website under "Where's My Refund?" FAQ section, transcript availability typically lags behind actual processing. I've been tracking this timing for several tax seasons now. For example, my 2023 return was accepted on February 2nd, but the transcript wasn't available until February 18th (16 days later). Meanwhile, my refund was already approved on February 15th. The transcript system operates on a different update schedule than the refund system.

Is it possible that something is wrong with my return? I'm kind of worried because we claimed the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion this year due to my spouse's OCONUS deployment, and maybe that's causing extra scrutiny? I really need this refund to come through before our move next month...

Ppl need to chill about transcript availability tbh. The IRS systems don't sync in real-time. WMR (Where's My Refund) updates before transcripts in most cases. Transcripts are processed in batches, usually overnight on weekdays. There's literally zero correlation between transcript availability and whether there's a prob w/ your return. It's just how their ancient tech infrastructure works.

Be careful about checking too frequently! Last year I got locked out of my IRS account for 24 hours because I was checking multiple times per day. They have security measures that flag repeated login attempts. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm wondering if they've improved their system this year.

Oh my goodness, I remember being in your EXACT situation during my husband's deployment! It's so stressful handling everything while they're away! I found that transcript availability follows this general pattern: - Simple returns: 7-14 days after acceptance - Returns with credits: 14-21 days - Military returns with special situations: 14-30 days The waiting is absolutely agonizing when you're trying to manage everything alone during deployment. Hang in there! The transcript will update, I promise. Just make sure you're checking the right tax year in the dropdown menu - that tripped me up at first!

Have you checked if you're looking at the right tax year? The dropdown defaults to 2023 right now. You need to specifically select 2024. Also, are you checking for the Return Transcript or Account Transcript? Account Transcripts update first and show processing status codes.