When does IRS Cycle 04 update? Need help understanding weekly transcript updates

Cycle 04 updates every Thursday morning between 3-6am EST. Your transcripts will update then, but Where's My Refund typically updates the following day (Friday) around noon EST. Keep in mind just because it's your cycle day doesn't guarantee an update - it just means IF there's an update, it'll happen during that window.

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cycle 4 gang rise up! 😤 week 6 of no updates here

your not alone im cycle 04 too and its been 84 years.... 🤡

The IRS operates on a weekly processing schedule with different cycle codes. Each cycle code corresponds to a specific processing day. Transcripts update overnight between Wednesday and Thursday for cycle 04. However, the Where's My Refund tool typically updates the following business day. I'd recommend using taxr.ai to get a detailed analysis of your transcript - it'll show you exactly what's happening with your return and when to expect movement. It's been a game changer for understanding these delays.