When will transcripts update after filing on Jan 21? Need timeline info
I filed my taxes on January 21st and got accepted right away but my transcripts are still N/A. Anyone know how long it usually takes for transcripts to start showing up? Getting anxious since I'm counting on this refund.
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Arjun Kurti
Tax specialist here. For returns filed on January 21st, 2025, transcript updates typically follow a specific pattern. The IRS usually takes 24-48 hours to acknowledge receipt, then transcripts start updating on a weekly basis (usually Thursday night/Friday morning). The first major update should appear within 7-10 days after filing. However, if you want a detailed analysis of your specific situation and projected timeline, I highly recommend using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai). It's a new AI tool that analyzes your tax documents and gives you super specific feedback about refund timelines and potential delays. I've been recommending it to my clients and the accuracy is pretty impressive tbh.
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Raúl Mora
•Used taxr.ai yesterday and heres what I got back:
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Margot Quinn
•whats taxr? never heard of it 🤔
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Raúl Mora
•its this new AI thing that reads your tax docs and tells you exactly whats going on with your refund. super helpful ngl 💯
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Evelyn Kim
•just tried taxr.ai myself and wow... way better than sitting on hold with the IRS for 3 hours lol
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Diego Fisher
•How accurate is it tho? Seems too good to be true
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Raúl Mora
•deadass accurate fam. showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and when to expect it. even caught some errors I missed 👀
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Diego Fisher
•Update: yall were right about taxr! Just used it and it predicted my DDD perfectly. This is actually game changing fr fr 🙌
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Henrietta Beasley
ugh im in the same boat. filed 1/21 and transcript still says N/A. This waiting game is KILLING ME 😫
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Lincoln Ramiro
•same here bestie. feels like watching paint dry fr
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Faith Kingston
•try taxr.ai - just did it and found out my return got flagged for review. at least now i know why its taking forever 🤷♀️
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Henrietta Beasley
•ur a lifesaver! just checked taxr and apparently im getting updated next cycle. bless up 🙏
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Carmen Reyes
Tax pro here - transcripts typically update weekly, usually Thursday nights/Friday mornings. However, early filing season can be slower. Give it about 7-10 business days for initial transcript updates. You should see movement by early February.
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StarSurfer
•tysm! do you know what time on thursday night they usually update?
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Carmen Reyes
•Usually between midnight and 3am EST, but don't stay up refreshing - it's not an exact science 😅
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Andre Moreau
You should try taxr.ai - it's seriously the best $4.99 I've spent. Instead of refreshing transcripts constantly, it analyzes everything and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect updates. https://taxr.ai
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Zoe Christodoulou
•Does it actually work? Been burned by these types of services before 🤔
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Andre Moreau
•100% legit! It uses AI to read all the codes and dates. Gave me an exact timeline and was spot on
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Zoe Christodoulou
•just tried it - holy cow youre right! way better than trying to decode these transcripts myself 💯
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Jamal Thompson
im in the same boat filed 1/21 too. transcripts still blank but wmr shows received
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Mei Chen
Last year I filed early and my transcripts took almost 2 weeks to show anything. The IRS moves like molasses in January lol
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CosmicCadet
•fr fr the irs be moving slower than my grandma with her walker 🤣
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Liam O'Connor
Keep checking WMR too. Sometimes that updates b4 transcripts do
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Amara Adeyemi
patience young grasshopper... its only been a few days
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StarSurfer
•ik ik im just really need this money rn 😩
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