WMR Shows 'Return Processing Delayed' - As Of Date 4/26 But Transcripts Still N/A?

The 'as of date' is basically the IRS's way of saying "we'll get back to you by this date... maybe." It's like when your friend says they'll call you back in 5 minutes and you're still waiting 3 hours later. 😂 Seriously though, the 'as of date' is when your account is scheduled for its next automatic update in the IRS system. It doesn't necessarily mean your refund will be issued then. Given that you filed 1/29 and it's now showing a processing delay, you're likely caught in one of their verification processes. This is especially common with returns filed early in the season.

Have you checked for these common issues? • Did you claim any tax credits (EIC, CTC, etc.)? • Any unemployment income or gig work? • Did you have marketplace health insurance? • Any stimulus payments you didn't receive that you claimed? These can all trigger additional verification. Also, H&R Block's "advance" sometimes causes confusion in the IRS system because it's technically a loan against your expected refund, not your actual refund.

Yes, I claimed the Child Tax Credit for my two kids. No unemployment or marketplace insurance though. I needed that advance from H&R Block for some car repairs I couldn't put off any longer, but now I'm worried that might be causing the delay! 😫 I'm getting really anxious about this because I have some bills coming due next month that I was counting on this refund for. Should I just keep waiting or is there something I should be doing?

You need to call the IRS. Don't wait. CTC claims are being reviewed carefully this year. I had the same issue. Called for three days straight. Never got through. Used Claimyr instead. Connected in 18 minutes. Agent confirmed my return was in manual review. Nothing wrong. Just backlogged. She estimated 6-8 more weeks. At least I knew what was happening. Worth the fee to stop worrying. Check them out: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Have you received any letters or notices from the IRS? Sometimes they send a letter requesting additional information but don't update the online systems right away. Also, did you check both account transcript and return transcript? Sometimes one will update before the other.

The N/A transcript with a processing delay message is a classic indicator of a CP05 review. This is an automatic compliance check where the IRS verifies income, withholding, and credits claimed. The cycle typically takes 45-60 days from filing date. Your 'as of date' of 4/26 aligns with this timeframe from your 1/29 submission.