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Jasmine Hernandez

Wages still showing blank on transcript but other sections updated - what does this mean?

my transcript finally got updated but my wages section is still showing blank. everything else has been updated like my withholdings and everything. been checking everyday and its still blank. anybody know if this is normal or what it could mean for my refund?

This is actually pretty common during processing. When wages show as blank but other fields are populated, it typically means the IRS is still matching your W2 information with their systems. Usually resolves within 2-3 weeks. Keep monitoring your transcript for the wage amounts to populate.

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omg thank you!! been freaking out about this for days 😭

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mines been blank for 6 weeks now...should i be worried?

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After 6 weeks, you might want to verify that your employer properly submitted your W2 information. Sometimes there can be delays on their end.

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same boat rn. been 3 weeks with blank wages 🙃

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its probly bcuz the irs is backed up as usual 🤡 welcome to the waiting game

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fr fr they moving slower than my grandma with a walker 💀

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Have you tried calling the IRS? Sometimes they can see more info than what shows on transcripts

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been trying but cant get through. always says call volume too high 😤

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My tax person said not to worry about blank wages its normal during processing just gotta wait it out

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This happened to me last year! My wages were blank for almost a month while everything else updated. Turns out my employer had filed my W-2 late and the IRS was waiting for that info to populate. Once it finally showed up, my refund was approved within a few days. Don't panic - as long as your other info is updating it means they're actively processing your return!

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