2026 IRS Cycle Code Calendar Chart – Using Your Tax Transcript to Get Refund Processing Updates and Direct Deposit Dates

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1. I have a cycle code 20240804 processing date march 11,2024 did any one yet receive there’s yet confused I hve a all da codes and the last code I have is 971 I’m still waiting on code 846

2. I did a amend return on May 30th, 2023

   I recieved code
   971 Amended return claim 5-30-2023
   977 Amend filed 5-30-2023
   766 Credit to account 4-15-2023
   765 Reduce or remove earn income 4-15-2023
   290 Additional tax assessed 20232805 7-31-2023
   971 Notice issue 7-31-2023

   Today on 7-20-2023
   Help please!!

   • You need to check your notice. What did it say? It can take 20 weeks for an amended return to be processed

3. What does processing date mean on my transcript?

   • Not Much. It just reflects an IRS action date. Look at the cycle date for more guidance.

     • My cycle date has not changed, it was June 15th. My processing date has not changed, it was 7-3-2023. Why can the IRS hold the money they know they owe us just because and can always use the excuse its just processing without detailing what that even consists of. They know they owe me, it’s on my transcript. They know the exact amount, but because…. processing….I’m stuck up shifs creek with no paddle or even boat for that matter. They assigned me to an advocate and I can never get ahold of them, and I called the IRS line to get information on why it’s not being sent and they now blame it on the advocate saying they have to complete a step in order for the IRS to complete my return…..so…. another question…….I thought the advocate was supposed to speed up the process but if it just adds another step why in the world is it even offered. I’ve lost my car, on verge of losing my place and the money would really be useful right now, not even getting to use the money for what I had planned for it because I’m behind on everything…..all because, processing…….I hate it here, this whole system in this country is trash.

   • When should expect my tax refund if I File 2/1 was accepted 2/4 cycle code 20240804 with processing date of 3/11/24 means?

4. I have not received my refund from last year 2020 I had to mail in tax forms (certified) every time I call the IRS I can never get a straight answer from them I have been told several times they can’t find my forms then I was told to refile & I was told to check back in 6 mos as of July 2022 it has been 16 mos no refund

   • Same here

5. This is completely wrong. I should have had my refund by now and here it is July, 6th. You should take this down and put up a correct one.

   • These are indicative dates based on normal processing. If your refund is delayed in processing could take a lot longer.

6. After an audit is complete do they mail you a check are direct deposit?I got audited for tax year 2020 and my audited is finally completed so I’m wondering do they direct deposit your refund r send a check

   • Depends on your tax return payment selection. If not direct deposit info (preferred method) they will send you a check at the home address the IRS has on file for you

7. Tengo el ciclo 20222005 y también fecha de procesamiento del 6 de junio 2022 y dos códigos 971 tengo q esperar mucho para mirar mi reembolso en
   I cuenta d e banco

8. 20221505 4-09-2022 transcript

9. I’m in a cycle of 20221805 and a processing date of 2022 may 23 but it also shows a code 766 and 768 on 4-15-2022 and a code of 971 and 570 on 05-23-2022 what does that mean

   • So the 150 code subtracted from 766 & 768 is what your refund is. Not sure about the others

10. I have cycle code 20221105 and have 04-04-2022 and next to code 766 and 768 credit to account date 04-15-2022 I have no code 846. Any body knows what this mean?

    • No I have the same code did you find out anything

      • Let me know if You guys find out anything.. mine is saying the same thing with the 04-15-2022 credit to my acct etc .. my processing date was March 28th

        • I’m in the same boat. Same cycle date, same processing date, did you find out anything?

        • Mine is the same as yours

    • Mine says the exact same thing not sure how to figure out what’s going on with it but it is not in my account

    • my daughters has the same exact codes smh, tax season is over 04-15-2022, but is ending 04-18-2022 this year

    • The other codes just reflect IRS processing of your refundable credits (766 and 768). The date there is a default. You just need the IRS to finish processing of your return and see 846 (with a 2022 date) on your transcript. It’s the 846 date that matters. See more in this related article – https://savingtoinvest.com/code-846-refund-issued-on-your-irs-tax-transcript-what-it-means-for-your-direct-deposit-or-paper-check-refund-payment/

    • Just from my vast research online lol, the 766 and 768 code are credits on your account and those amounts should add up to your refund amount. I’ve been told that you should be seeing the 846 code shortly after seeing the 766 and 768 codes. Everyone will have the April 15 date because that is the end of the tax season.

    • 766 is tax relief credit.
      846 is when they sent you that tax refund

      from what I’m looking at, that’s what I’m assuming. Look at your 2021 when you scroll down and you’ll see the similar codes from 2021. Let me know if that sounds right. We’re now going into October and still don’t have an update. ‍♀️

    • It shows that my direct deposit date ends in 605 So my return should have deposited Feb 9 2023 today I got code 846 refund issued Feb 22, 2023 I am super confused

11. My tax transcript changes to 846 today, and my cycle number is 20221105, it shows refund issued 3-3–2022, is this the day that i will receive my refund?

    • Did you receive it?

    • Yes…that should be the day it was issued (1 to 2 days to your back account or up to 1 week if paper check mailed), unless there were other codes or you your refund amount was garnished for non-IRS debt or past due payments

12. The direct deposit info i used to get my return is closed how can i change that info

13. I have 20220805, since the end of February I have not seen any movement since. Any information would be appreciated.

    • Same

    • I do too, but my 846 shows last years date not this year, but I know I am getting money. I am so confused as to WHEN I am getting this money. Can anyone help me? I try to even call the IRS, but you can’t get to a live person!! I have no idea when I am getting my refund. I keep seeing 4/15/22 all over it, but does that mean that’s when they are processing it?

      • You just need to wait for an 846 code with this years date. Nothing else you can do. See more in this article – https://savingtoinvest.com/code-846-refund-issued-on-your-irs-tax-transcript-what-it-means-for-your-direct-deposit-or-paper-check-refund-payment/#more-25708

      • There are prompts you can follow but you have to call 1st thing at like 659am when their lines open

    • Did you get your refund?

      • What to do when ex husband is filing married with me as primary responsible party when we are divorced

    • Same here still waiting.

14. My cycle say 20220602 date 2 28 2022 ,code 150 for 681 then it say 20211005 , 20211605, why do mines say 2021and not 2022 a d why is my codes 766,768,570 please help me understand

15. I have 846 code refund issue 3/17/21
    Is this right? Or does it have to be 2022? And my cycle code is 20221005
    How long does it hit your bank account?

    • You need a 2022 date. Your cycle code suggests this is a weekly cycle, so I expect you to get another update by this weekend.

16. I filed 2/5/2022. Bars disappeared. I have been on “STILL PROCESSING” with no tax topic code. I am suppose to be in resolution. A lady at IRS said she could not see any error. I had a tax preparer do it. What’s going on?

17. My 846 has a date with last year on it?

    • It needs to have this years, otherwise it means IRS is still processing and no refund has been approved. See more in this code 846 article.

18. Filed my 2/12 and accepted the same day, the bars disappeared the next week but then came back this past Thursday but is still only on the first bar (return received) Tax topic 152 id is still present. My cycle is 05 so I’m assuming that means I am on a weekly update basis. Just wondering if this is normal? My bars always usually disappear but when they come back they usually have refund approved, not this time. I didn’t receive the Child tax credits, and put in the right amount I did receive for the pandemic payments, however I did not claim all of my same kids on my 2021 tax return like I did on my 2020 because it’s their dads year, so maybe that’s the hold up? Idk, anyone else been through this? My Record of Tax Transcript still says N/a but my Account transcript has had a date of March 14, 2022 on it for a few weeks now.

    • I also have 0905 and have had the 846 code for a week. 846 code 3/16/2022. But WMR shows on or before 3/21/2022. So which is it? Does anyone know??

      • Which day was it for you? I’m going through the same I have 2 different dates and don’t know which one to go by?

    • They disappeared bc PATH ended. They disappeared for everyone.

19. Isn’t it wonderful to ask important questions and receive absolutely no answers?
    Bottom line? Nobody really knows anything. They’re only guessing. Just keep sitting and waiting while hoping electric isn’t turned off and oil for heat doesn’t run out in the meantime… forget about those property taxes due back in January.
    Just do what we’re all doing: sit and wait.

    • You should call the tax payer advocate line with the irs. It’s the number I used every time and I got a live person where I told them what I was calling about and they transferred me to the right department, 1-877-777-4778

20. If you’re weekly (I’m 0905) then since it’s updated on Saturday would Monday be the likely day following cycle code day if you got the 846 code on Saturday?

    • Did you get anything yet? I’m also 0905

      • Has it updated? I have 0905 abs still nothing

21. Hello, I have code 20220905. Was supposed to get it Friday if they did next day payment. But it’s been almost a week. Any thoughts?

    • Did you also have code 846 (refund issued) on your transcript? You need this to confirm refund payment, because your refund can get held up if additional processing or verification is taking place.

      • I have that code20221105 and refund date 11/14/2022. I’m waiting. Amended return when will I get the payment

        • See this article for more on where is my amended return – https://savingtoinvest.com/wheres-my-amended-tax-return-and-when-will-i-get-my-refund/

22. My cycle date is 20220703, which was February 21th 2022, but it shows a processing date of 03/07/2022….should I expect an update after 03/07?

23. I have a 150 code with an amount and date should i worry.

24. Ok I filed on 2-5, was accepted same day. Had 570 and 971 codes posted on transcript up until 3-2-22 when 846 code was added, however my cycle batch number was 20220805, but still nothing. I did claim EIC and CTC credits and I also claimed a new baby when I filed, (I had a baby in June of 2021), but I’m still confused bc my amount dropped from 11050 to 8950

    • SO likely an adjustment was made for you or your baby. The 971 (notice) will provide details and you should see details on your transcript with the adjustments (may take a couple of days to update). You will get paid the adjusted refund only and can appeal or submit an amended return if your claim is confirmed. But that portion will be delayed.

      See this article on TC570 for more – https://savingtoinvest.com/what-is-tax-code-tc-570-on-my-irs-transcript-and-will-it-delay-my-refund-account-freeze-or-additional-account-actions-pending/

    • Hi any updates?
      I add a new baby too and I claimed eitc too
      Filed on 2/2/22 and still noting I have code 570 as March 14,2022
      And code 970 with March 21
      It’s really confusing

25. Cycle code 20220805
    Processing date March 14, 2022
    As of date March 14, 2022
    Does this mean I’ll get my taxes on the 14th?

    • ??

    • Do you see 846 code?

    • Mine says the same , I’m not sure but if it’s not that it’s when they’ll send it out ?

    • Mine says same any I date?

26. 20220905 cycle and 150 code with 0.00 amount . But down at the bottom at the 846 it says amount I’m suppose to get .
    I’m confused . Am I getting a return or not ???

    • 150 means your return is processed and no liability. 846 is refund issued and the amount you care about (also in the top left, under account balance) on your transcript.

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