When does IRS update transcripts? Is it really every 24 hours or specific days?

The IRS transcript system updates daily at around 3-4am EST, but major updates (like refund releases) typically happen Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and Friday night/Saturday morning. Keep in mind that while the system updates daily, that doesn't mean your specific transcript will show changes every day.

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been checking mine at midnight everyday for 3 months straight no cap 💀

According to my tax lady its random and depends on which processing center ur return was sent to

The daily updates are usually small stuff but the big moves happen wed/sat from what ive seen the past 2 months

its definitely NOT every 24 hrs, ive been checking mine for weeks and sometimes nothing changes for 10+ days straight smh

From my experience working in tax prep, the IRS batch processes updates overnight but your individual transcript might not change daily. The system does update around 3-4 AM EST like others mentioned, but whether YOUR specific return gets processed depends on where you are in the queue at your processing center. Early filers and simple returns usually see faster updates, while complex returns or those with errors can sit for weeks without changes. Don't drive yourself crazy checking multiple times per day - once in the morning after 6 AM EST is plenty!

As someone who's been through multiple tax seasons, I can confirm what others are saying - the IRS does update transcripts overnight around 3-4 AM EST, but your specific return may not show changes every day. I've found that checking first thing in the morning (after 6 AM) is the sweet spot. Also, if you're getting anxious about the wait, remember that "no news" often just means you're still in the processing queue, not that there's a problem. The IRS processes millions of returns, so patience is key! Don't let the waiting stress you out too much - your refund will come when it's ready.