Every tax season there is a guessing game played by millions of American tax payers on when they will get their refund payment deposited into their bank account.
There is the so-called IRS refund schedule, which has estimated dates for when the agency will make refund deposits to bank accounts or send out mailed checks.
But this is just an estimate and does not account for processing delays, statutory limitations (e.g PATH act) and other reasons refunds could get delayed beyond the normal processing schedule.
So another way, as discussed in this article, is to check your IRS tax transcript (free from your IRS account) that shows what is called a “cycle code.” This is an eight digit number that indicates when your tax return posted to the IRS Master File (IMF).
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The cycle code is updated regularly and when combined with tax transaction codes on your IRS transcript, can provide insight into your tax refund status (including amended returns), processing stages and potential direct deposit date.
What does the transcript cycle code mean?
The tax transcript cycle code means your return has been submitted to the IRS master file (IMF) and generally means that your filed tax return is under processing (code 152) by the IRS.
But remember the cycle code + tax topic code, need to be used together to figure your return or refund status given they change during the IRS processing cycle.
You will need to wait for the 846 code (refund issued) to show on your transcript. This means the IRS has processed your return and your estimated direct deposit date (DDD) has been determined. See section below for more details on this code.
The IRS can and does update cycle codes and dates regularly and are pretty careful about disclosing specific details given issues in past tax years.
However we do know the IRS updates returns in batches/cycles and your IRS cycle code tells you which batch you are in and whether your transcript tax return information is updated on a daily or weekly basis.
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How do I find and interpret my IRS Cycle Code?
You will need to get access to your (free) official IRS transcript. Once you have that look for the cycle date per the image below. It will be a 8 digit number like this 20220602.
The cycle is interpreted as follows: (YEAR)(WEEK OF YEAR)(DAY OF WEEK)

2022 [First four digits] – This is the tax processing year. 2022 in this example. It will be 2023 for the current tax season.
06 [Digits 5 and 6] – This is the week of year. So 06 means the 6th calendar week of the year. Months are not a factor here. Get a calendar out and count the weeks to determine this (a week goes Monday to Sunday). So Jan 3rd, 2022 to Jan 9th 2022 is Week 1, January 24th to January 30th is Week 4, February 7th to 13th is Week 6.
02 [Digits 7 and 8] – This is the “day of the week” for your IRS Account and when it posts to the IRS master file (IMF). Posting is classified as either being updated weekly or daily. Cycle codes ending in 01, 02, 03, 04 are daily accounts. Cycle codes ending in 05 are generally weekly accounts.
A full table of 2023 cycle codes and calendar dates is shown below. I update this during tax season with any changes and you can subscribe (free) via email to get the latest updates.
Note the IRS weekly processing starts on a Friday, not a Monday. I know strange, but that’s what it is.
There are 4 daily processing days per week (includes transcript and WMR/IRS2Go updates). So 01= Friday, 02=Monday, 03 = Tuesday, 04 = Wednesday and 05 is Thursday is generally reserved for weekly processing.
02 means this is a “daily” posted account and the posting to the IMF (IRS master file) will generally occur on Monday.
So using the example above, 20220602 cycle date is equivalent to a calendar date of Monday, February 7th, 2022. It means your return was successfully filed and you are in a daily batch cycle.
There is also an estimated processing date of Feb 28th, 2022 noted in the transcript example above.
Weekly vs Daily processing cycles
While WMR/IRS2Go and your transcript can update any day, they generally have major updates once a week and aligned to your cycle.
As detailed in this article, major WMR status updates for daily accounts (cycle codes 01 to 04) usually occur on Wednesdays; and major status updates on weekly (05 cycle code) accounts are generally on Saturdays.
Mass transcript updates for those with daily accounts (in the IRS Master File) are usually on Tuesdays; while those with weekly processed accounts generally see major updates on on Fridays. You can see more in this video.
Note that your cycle code can also change during a tax season (e.g. you from from daily to weekly) through resequencing of your tax return in the IRS master file. This will result in your tax return being pushed out one or more cycles (and likely result in a delayed refund).
Refund direct deposit date (with Code 846) via cycle code
When you see the IRS code 846 (refund of overpayment) on your transcript it means a refund has been issued. This is when you can use the cycle code to get an estimated payment date for your refund. It will generally be the day after your “day of the week” cycle code.
So if you are on a Tuesday daily cycle, your refund will likely hit your account on a Wednesday. Paper checks will take 5 to 7 days longer.
I have seen cases, due to processing backlogs, where the actual refund deposit (transaction date) into your bank account or financial card could happen 2 to 3 days after your cycle date. Don’t get too stressed if a couple of days off. This has been happening a lot in the last few years!
2023 IRS Cycle Codes and Calendar Dates Table
The table below shows the IRS cycle code to calendar date conversion. Remember the cycle code can update/change through out the tax season as your tax return is processed.
2023 Calendar date to IRS cycle code
Calendar Date | 2023 Cycle Code |
---|---|
Monday, January 2, 2023 | 20230102 |
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 | 20230103 |
Wednesday, January 4, 2023 | 20230104 |
Thursday, January 5, 2023 | 20230105 |
Friday, January 6, 2023 | 20230101 |
Monday, January 9, 2023 | 20230202 |
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 20230203 |
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | 20230204 |
Thursday, January 12, 2023 | 20230205 |
Friday, January 13, 2023 | 20230201 |
Monday, January 16, 2023 | 20230302 |
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 20230303 |
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 20230304 |
Thursday, January 19, 2023 | 20230305 |
Friday, January 20, 2023 | 20230301 |
Monday, January 23, 2023 | 20230402 |
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 20230403 |
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 20230404 |
Thursday, January 26, 2023 | 20230405 |
Friday, January 27, 2023 | 20230401 |
Monday, January 30, 2023 | 20230502 |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | 20230503 |
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | 20230504 |
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 20230505 |
Friday, February 3, 2023 | 20230501 |
Monday, February 6, 2023 | 20230602 |
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | 20230603 |
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 20230604 |
Thursday, February 9, 2023 | 20230605 |
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 20230601 |
Monday, February 13, 2023 | 20230702 |
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 20230703 |
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 20230704 |
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 20230705 |
Friday, February 17, 2023 | 20230701 |
Monday, February 20, 2023 | 20230802 |
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 20230803 |
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 20230804 |
Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 20230805 |
Friday, February 24, 2023 | 20230801 |
Monday, February 27, 2023 | 20230902 |
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 20230903 |
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 20230904 |
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 20230905 |
Friday, March 3, 2023 | 20230901 |
Monday, March 6, 2023 | 20231002 |
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | 20231003 |
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 20231004 |
Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 20231005 |
Friday, March 10, 2023 | 20231001 |
Monday, March 13, 2023 | 20231102 |
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 20231103 |
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 20231104 |
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 20231105 |
Friday, March 17, 2023 | 20231101 |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | 20231202 |
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 20231203 |
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 20231204 |
Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 20231205 |
Friday, March 24, 2023 | 20231201 |
Monday, March 27, 2023 | 20231302 |
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 20231303 |
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 20231304 |
Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 20231305 |
Friday, March 31, 2023 | 20231301 |
Monday, April 3, 2023 | 20231402 |
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 | 20231403 |
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 20231404 |
Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 20231405 |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | 20231401 |
Monday, April 10, 2023 | 20231502 |
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 | 20231503 |
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 20231504 |
Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 20231505 |
Friday, April 14, 2023 | 20231501 |
Monday, April 17, 2023 | 20231602 |
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 20231603 |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 20231604 |
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 20231605 |
Friday, April 21, 2023 | 20231601 |
Monday, April 24, 2023 | 20231702 |
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 20231703 |
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 20231704 |
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 20231705 |
Friday, April 28, 2023 | 20231701 |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | 20231802 |
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 20231803 |
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 20231804 |
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | 20231805 |
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 20231801 |
Monday, May 8, 2023 | 20231902 |
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 20231903 |
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | 20231904 |
Thursday, May 11, 2023 | 20231905 |
Friday, May 12, 2023 | 20231901 |
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 20232002 |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 20232003 |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 20232004 |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 20232005 |
Friday, May 19, 2023 | 20232001 |
Monday, May 22, 2023 | 20232102 |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 20232103 |
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 20232104 |
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 20232105 |
Friday, May 26, 2023 | 20232101 |
Monday, May 29, 2023 | 20232202 |
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 20232203 |
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 20232204 |
Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 20232205 |
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 20232201 |
Monday, June 5, 2023 | 20232302 |
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 | 20232303 |
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 20232304 |
Thursday, June 8, 2023 | 20232305 |
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 20232301 |
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 20232402 |
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 20232403 |
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 20232404 |
Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 20232405 |
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 20232401 |
Monday, June 19, 2023 | 20232502 |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 20232503 |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 20232504 |
Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 20232505 |
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 20232501 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 | 20232602 |
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 20232603 |
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | 20232604 |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | 20232605 |
Friday, June 30, 2023 | 20232601 |
Monday, July 3, 2023 | 20232702 |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 20232703 |
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | 20232704 |
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 20232705 |
Friday, July 7, 2023 | 20232701 |
Monday, July 10, 2023 | 20232802 |
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 20232803 |
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 20232804 |
Thursday, July 13, 2023 | 20232805 |
Friday, July 14, 2023 | 20232801 |
Monday, July 17, 2023 | 20232902 |
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 20232903 |
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 20232904 |
Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 20232905 |
Friday, July 21, 2023 | 20232901 |
Monday, July 24, 2023 | 20233002 |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | 20233003 |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 20233004 |
Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 20233005 |
Friday, July 28, 2023 | 20233001 |
Monday, July 31, 2023 | 20233102 |
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | 20233103 |
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 20233104 |
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 20233105 |
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 20233101 |
Monday, August 7, 2023 | 20233202 |
Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | 20233203 |
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | 20233204 |
Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 20233205 |
Friday, August 11, 2023 | 20233201 |
Monday, August 14, 2023 | 20233302 |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | 20233303 |
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 | 20233304 |
Thursday, August 17, 2023 | 20233305 |
Friday, August 18, 2023 | 20233301 |
Monday, August 21, 2023 | 20233402 |
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 | 20233403 |
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 | 20233404 |
Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 20233405 |
Friday, August 25, 2023 | 20233401 |
Monday, August 28, 2023 | 20233502 |
Tuesday, August 29, 2023 | 20233503 |
Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | 20233504 |
Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 20233505 |
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 20233501 |
Monday, September 4, 2023 | 20233602 |
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 | 20233603 |
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 20233604 |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 20233605 |
Friday, September 8, 2023 | 20233601 |
Monday, September 11, 2023 | 20233702 |
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 | 20233703 |
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 | 20233704 |
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 20233705 |
Friday, September 15, 2023 | 20233701 |
Monday, September 18, 2023 | 20233802 |
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 20233803 |
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 | 20233804 |
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 20233805 |
Friday, September 22, 2023 | 20233801 |
Monday, September 25, 2023 | 20233902 |
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 20233903 |
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 20233904 |
Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 20233905 |
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 20233901 |
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 20234002 |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 20234003 |
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 20234004 |
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 20234005 |
Friday, October 6, 2023 | 20234001 |
Monday, October 9, 2023 | 20234102 |
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 20234103 |
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 20234104 |
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 20234105 |
Friday, October 13, 2023 | 20234101 |
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 20234202 |
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 20234203 |
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 20234204 |
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 20234205 |
Friday, October 20, 2023 | 20234201 |
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 20234302 |
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 20234303 |
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 20234304 |
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 20234305 |
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 20234301 |
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 20234402 |
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | 20234403 |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 20234404 |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 20234405 |
Friday, November 3, 2023 | 20234401 |
Monday, November 6, 2023 | 20234502 |
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 20234503 |
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | 20234504 |
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 20234505 |
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 20234501 |
Monday, November 13, 2023 | 20234602 |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 20234603 |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 20234604 |
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 20234605 |
Friday, November 17, 2023 | 20234601 |
Monday, November 20, 2023 | 20234702 |
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 20234703 |
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | 20234704 |
Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 20234705 |
Friday, November 24, 2023 | 20234701 |
Monday, November 27, 2023 | 20234802 |
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | 20234803 |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 20234804 |
Thursday, November 30, 2023 | 20234805 |
Friday, December 1, 2023 | 20234801 |
Monday, December 4, 2023 | 20234902 |
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 20234903 |
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 20234904 |
Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 20234905 |
Friday, December 8, 2023 | 20234901 |
Monday, December 11, 2023 | 20235002 |
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 20235003 |
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 20235004 |
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 20235005 |
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 20235001 |
Monday, December 18, 2023 | 20235102 |
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 20235103 |
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | 20235104 |
Thursday, December 21, 2023 | 20235105 |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | 20235101 |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | 20235202 |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | 20235203 |
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 | 20235204 |
Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 20235205 |
Friday, December 29, 2023 | 20235201 |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | 20235302 |
Accept 1/25. Processing date 2/28. As of date 3/7. 570 code with date 2/28. 971 code with date 3/7. I received a notice today. But just informing me of the stimulus amount. Does not ask me to do anything else. Can anyone shed light on this situation. Should I have update/ 846 soon.
WMR went from processing to under review. I know I have a debt with the irs and on transcript it shows they are collecting. I have 766 and 768 with a 826. My cycle date is March 7th. Since I claimed EITC and ATC. Had the same issue last year with my return missing a payment for a child and amended.
WMR says, “We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe.” Transcript says code 846 with date of 03/09/22, is this the date I will receive my deposit? Thanks.
Yes, should be. WMR updates are likely lagging your transcript updates.
What do 20220805 3/14/22
Means?Do it mean I will get my refund on that day
I have the same. Not sure
Same we were supposed to BEEN have our refund let me know if yours changes
Is the return due date still accurate even with a 570 code?
My return date is 4/15/22 and my processing date is 3/14/22, but the 570 code is showing up as 3/14/22 which doesn’t make sense to me since this is a future date?
570 is just for pending actions on your account. The date is a system generated future date for expected resolution. The refund date is on line 846. You should generally see updates every week if you are in a weekly cycle, and other dates will change.
Thank you so much! I now have an 846 code for 2022 with a date of 3/9/22, but the amount is less than what my refund was approved for/should be for? Is this common?
I have the same, does that mean it will be DD soon
Unfortunately this tax season yes. You may have a TC 570 or TC 898 code as well – which means refund was reduced for an additional liability (e.g RRC or CTC ineligibility) or BFS offset.
I have the same refund issued date of 3/9/22 and my amount is different than I was supposed receive also…. all my information is right so… ♀️
Is there a reason why my date on 846 line is 3/17/2021?
That’s for last year’s refund payment. you get one for every year. So need an 846 with a 2022 date.
So if I only have one 846 line and the date is for 2021, I need to wait until a line shows up with a 2022 date?
That is correct.
Same , I was wondering the same thing about that as well ?
I know I’ve seen this but can’t remember where , so I’m asking for my my code is 20220805 I know that means uploaded to their files on February 24
They adjusted my refund because I accidentally forgot to include one of the rebate amounts honestly forgot but they fixed it I saw in my transcript, I have a code 570 (it has a 0 balance) and 971(the notice issued) it then at the top has -and dollar amount (my updated refund) and says as of March 14,2022 what does that mean? Thank you so much
That’s the exact same issue I have. Following in case there is a response to your comment & not mine.
Exact same dates and codes for me too.
Mine has the exact same issue, dates, codes, reason and all. I’m trying to figure it out also.
My transcript has the 846 code that saids 2-24-2022 but I still havnt got nothing ….is it delayed
They probably sent you a paper check instead a lot of people have been having that same problem and end up with a check mailed to them .
I have the 846 and it says the 2-24-2022 but i still havnt got it yet .. does it mean is delayed
Have you called and checked the offset line to make sure they didn’t take it for a debt owed?
Code 290 20220705 w a date of 03072022
What does this mean? I give up.
My account balance on my transcript is less than what my refund is. Code 570 is listed on my transcript with a date 3/14/2022(that is also the “as of” date). Cycle code is 20220805. Does this mean the TC 570 issue was resolved resulting in a lesser amount being sent to me on or before 3/14/2022?
Ok so I filed thru turbotax on 2-5 and was accepted by irs same day. My issue is one that I haven’t seen on any of the threads. I had a baby in June of 2021, and I do know that this baby qualifies for the 1400 and the 3600, however when I did my return, it only had me input info for my 11yr old, and the only thing I am seeing is cycle date 20220805, and my refund is showing 2100 less than when I filed. I also have 971 code and 570 I believe. But I have been checking everyday with still no updates or new information. It has shown the same information for almost 2 weeks now.
Same here I don’t know what to do smh
I was told by the IRS I do not qualify for EIC. I don’t understand Im filing the same two children and I made less than the minimum to qualify. I now have 766 code and then 570 no 768 code. HELLLPP
There is also an estimated processing date of Feb 28th, 2022 noted in the transcript ..
Mines the 28th Feb like the picture . What do that mean I’m confused
I still don’t no where my refund or any of my tax statements are from last year I filed 3 yrs last year this time I don’t have my refund amount so I can’t access the irs portal
You will need to call the IRS in this case.
There is also an estimated processing date of Feb 28th, 2022 noted in the transcript ..
Mines the 28th Feb what do that mean ?
Where do I find the code ?
How do I check my transcript
Via the IRS website. You need to open a free account and once done, you can get your transcript. See this article on getting your transcript.
Hi. My number is 20220805, Date of March 14, 2022. But my code is still 105. So just to clarify, I need to wait on the 846 code but the date is just a estimate?
Correct. TC 846 means refund has been issued. The date next to that is pretty accurate (+/2 days), unless something else comes up that prevents your refund being issued (e.g incorrect bank account details.
So all the way at the bottom my transcript says 766- credit to your account 3 times 04-15-2022
971- notice issues $0
570- additional account action pending $0
But at the top it says code 150- 20220805 and then $2000. I’m so lost
150 just means the IRS has received your return and in their master file. 766 is for all refundable credits (stimulus, CTC) so you may see it multiple times. See this article to understand your transcript and refund: https://savingtoinvest.com/using-your-irs-transcript-to-get-your-tax-return-and-refund-processing-status-and-key-dates/
Where would the TC need displayed…
I see multiple TC 846’s??
Its on your account transcript. Look in the details section for an 846 code with a 2022 date (you get one every year if you have a refund issued). I published a recent article on this (see home page or search 846 transcript).
Hello Andy!
Question….my batch code is 20221105, but the date next to 846 says 03/02/2022. Which date do I follow?
Thanks for your help!
The 846 date is generally more accurate. The cycle code is your IRS master file processing date and can lag actual payment refund dates by a few days depending on which cycle day you are in.
Hello, my bar on WMR has disappeared, but the topic still shows 152. The cycle code on my transcript starts with 2021 instead of 2022. Also, the “as of” date on my transcript shows December 20, 2021, but the last time I checked it (hours ago), it said March 14, 2022. What does this mean? Can you shed some light on this situation?
(This is my second time posting this, the first post somehow disappeared)
Hi! any update from yours? cause I’m in the same boat lol thanks
Still waiting, no reply yet
If it starts with 2021, it means that the IRS is processing last year’s return or that this year has not started. Once it moves to 2022, then you know they are working on this years (2021) return. The As of date on the top right means nothing, more of an internal date. See this article on how to read your transcript dates/codes and which ones matter : https://savingtoinvest.com/using-your-irs-transcript-to-get-your-tax-return-and-refund-processing-status-and-key-dates/
I was supposed to get my refund today and didn’t. I also had my as of date move forward and then back ward to last year. Did you ever get any money ?
Topic 152 is just a general automatic message that has happened to me for the pass three years I get one bar then my entire bar vanishes an I get the message that my return has been received and is still being processed with topic 152 if you are seeing this message 9 times out of ten your return was accepted and approved the system is just over exhausted an this message was generated to keep tax payers claim when the where is my refund tool has reached its max with a ton of data. This year I created an account on the IRS.gov portal viewed my transcript yesterday and like in other comments it’s was showing (846) return issued with last year’s date today it updated and my date is 03/09/2022 my batch number is 20220805 (I filed late night 2/4) anyone with direct deposit using Venmo or cash app will receive return two days sooner than predicted going off my batch group normally I would have gotten my return 3/24/2022 but since I got earned income credit it was a bit delayed I hope this can help ease some of your worries an anything you have questions about the IRS website has the answers you just have to dig sometimes
Calm**
2/24/2022***
Did you get your money today?
No I didn’t get my money today it’s still saying the same thing topic 152 and sorry for your delay I am just sick of this
My transcript said as of march 14, 2022 but my cycle is 20220805.. should I expect it today or the 15 of march??
By March 15. The cycle is more tied to processing and could take a few days to get to your bank. You also need to see code 846 on your transcript
So if my cycle code is 20220705 and my 846 is 02/28/2022 but I am suppose to recieve a paper check when should I expect it by
The IRS says paper checks can take 6 to 8 weeks to be sent. However I am hearing 1 to 3 weeks if already processed (see some other comments here)
I have the same thing but I also have code 570
Not sure why my comment was deleted… Here it is again….
Has anyone e-filed and requested direct deposit yet your status says “mailed”?
I e-filed on 1/29, was accepted on 1/30, approved on 2/16, and ever since then it said it will be “mailed” by 2/23. I am seeing code 846 with a date of 2/23/2022 and as of today my status changed to sent but still says it was “mailed” on 2/23. Never had any issue messages. Spoke with my bank twice since yesterday and they confirmed that all info on my 1040 was correct (routing/acct#) and state they still haven’t seen any attempt from the IRS to deposit anything.
I also called TurboTax and they confirmed that i undoubtedly requested DD and wasn’t missing any signatures, etc. So i have no idea why they would just randomly switch me from DD to paper check. I’ve always done DD and never had this issue. Has anyone had this issue? Did you still get DD or a paper check? and how long after it was sent did you receive it? Im assuming this means i got a check. just have no idea why.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Hmmm..I have heard of this happening before when there was an issue with your bank account details – which I know you said was verified. Turbo says this: “If the IRS is not able to deposit your refund into your bank account for any reason, the IRS will mail you a check instead. Sometimes the routing or bank account number is wrong, invalid, missing one digit, or if the name is not exact as the bank account, this can cause rejection of the deposit. The IRS states a mailed check should take no longer than 3 weeks to arrive.”
It could also be an IRS system issue that triggered this. While the delay is annoying, at least you will get the refund in a couple of weeks.
Thanks Andy! I did read that yesterday!
So I was actually able to get ahold of someone at the IRS after posting this. He confirmed all my information was correct. Had no idea why they sent it via mail. Aggravating, yes, but happy it’s on it’s way.
Does it really take that long to get the check in the mail once it’s sent?? I would imagine it would take as long as anything else sent via USPS?
I feel like i can walk from here (Connecticut) to Utah in less than 3 weeks!
Lol. I agree – faster to just pick up. I would imagine it’s faster than 3 weeks, but the whole check issuance process is automated and likely done by another group in the treasury. Lets just hope they get your address right. Please do post here when you get your check – interested to see how long it actually takes.
BTW the IRS site says 6 weeks (so 3 weeks will be fast!)
“If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.” source: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-01-48.pdf
I don’t have any 846 code I don’t think . Today was the first day I have even had changes occur and not just N/A . I filed on 2/3 and got my state that same week but they are hiding my federal . Ugh I’m so confused and annoyed but this
I still have NOT received my 2021 refund. When I enter my info with the IRS App it says “does not match” when before it said “being processed” I don’t want to file my 2022 Taxes until I get my 2021 refund! I’m at a loss and don’t know what to do!! Please, any help/info will be appreciated. Thanks
Also, have not seen any error messages in my status. I e-filed on 1/29, it was accepted on 1/30, approved on 2/16, now says sent – mailed on 2/23. I’ve always done direct deposit, never had this issue.
So called the irs two days in a row yesterday lady told me they owe me 3000 more and I will get my refund in 4 to 6 weeks. Well today I was told that they need more information from me but they arent even going to send my notice until march 7th and she cant do anything to help me. And it’s going to be a long time. It’s because of my child tax credit that they owe me more so what information am I going to have that they dont? And why two different stories on what’s going on? I have code 971 notice issued with a date of march 7 and a 540 with that date as well. That’s why I called them. I need my refund I lost my job and was using that money to move closer to family!!
What # did you call because I’ve been unable to reach anyone there!!!!!
What code is 768. I have a date of 4-15-2022
Code 768 is for Earned Income credit. Means IRS has processed that. The date is just a default date for end of tax season. The date you care about is the one one the 846 (refund issued) code on your transcript.
I have a cycle code 20220705 with refund issued 846 code 02/24/2022 (tomorrow). I use Chime, haven’t gotten anything yet. I’m not stressed, just curious if having an offset will delay the deposit? I have a small offset and will get most of my refund back, so I know something is coming.
I have same exact thing. My cycle code is 20220705 & my 846 says 02/24/2022 but I got Direct Deposit from Credit Karma Bank.
Did you get yours?
Hello! On WMR, it says that I have been approved for direct deposit but saying it maybe partially or completely reduced. On my transcript I have the 150 code 2/21/22 date with $146 amount. I scroll to the bottom and see 846 on 2/24/22 with the whole refund amount. 20220505 is my cycle date. Does this mean I am receiving my whole refund amount by 2/24/22? Or will it be sent to the offset department? I have never received an offset letter but I do know I owe state taxes from last years return and this years. I’m hoping they will deposit the whole amount in my account by the 24th since it has the 846 2/24/22 date with whole amount!
A few years ago we had our entire tax refund taken by an offset. There was no warning, no letter, and the transcript showed the full amount. I’m also getting offset again this year for unemployment taxes — I have yet to receive a letter (last time it didn’t show up until a few weeks after I didn’t get a deposit for the refund). This time I called the offset hotline and know exactly how much is being offset, but from my understanding the WMR and transcript will show the entire amount until the offset is deducted.
I have 20220705 03/07/2022 is this the day I will get the refund because I have a code of 150
No. 150 is processing and only shows your potential liability. You need code 846 (refund approved). See more in this article: https://savingtoinvest.com/using-your-irs-transcript-to-get-your-tax-return-and-refund-processing-status-and-key-dates/
I have the same, so if we don’t have a code 846 it hasn’t been approved yet?
I have been in the weekly cycle for the past 3 years. Everything has been almost exact each year. I’ve gotten past returns within 21 days, but this year, I filed on Feb. 1st, accepted same day, have a cycle code of 20220705 with 3/7/22 as the date, and it is still only showing code 150. Everything is accurate. Any idea why I’m not seeing any changes?
I have the exact same thing (Cycle code and date)
Following for help also
I have the same exact thing on mine the same information for 37 but how I’m looking at it on the website it may be updated overnight since our batches are weekly by that 202-20705. That’s a weekly batch so that means the year the week we did it and the day which is the 5th day on a Thursday our bachelors are weekly so the system May update tonight so hopefully we should get a response saying that our refund is approved and sent out. But as long as you’re 766 codes and your 768 codes what the earned income credits are posted we should be good and having an approval soon
Code 570, No 971 code. A as of date of 03/07/21. No adjustment made on transcript. Cycle code 0705. Is there something wrong? When will I receive my refund?
See this article for code 570 – 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/
I have the same codes and cycle numbers. I put the wrong stimulus payment amount when I filed. Will I receive my refund by 3/7/22 or is that the new date they will start processing
It’s just delayed don’t worry might be updated b4 then
Thank you
I got cycle code of 20220705 date of 3/7/22 but I have code 971-notice issued with a date of 3/7 as well and then it is followed by code 570-additional account action pending a date of 3/7 as well. What exactly does all that mean?
See this article covering this tax topic – 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/
My child tax credit is off they want to give me 3000 dollars more is this going to take awhile to fix with those codes and a date of the 7th?
My child tax credit Is off with those codes they dont have what I got for my other 2 children so they are saying they owe me 3000 dollars more. How long will this take to fix?
Mine is the same did anyone get a answer I’m getting code 150 cycle number 20220605 and a date 2/28 but don’t see code 846
I got the same exact thing
Mines say the same no just show Dr 2/28/2022 which I think we get by Friday depends on bank
Same thing here! Any update for you yet?
Hello. I filed January 8th. Accepted January 21st. My transcripts said NA until the 11th, when they showed info with codes 766 and 768. On the 12th WMR updated to Path Act message. When path lifted, it updated to “we have received your refund and it is being processed.” I was excited because everyone got a refund date of 2/22 on their transcripts when it lifted. Nothing for me. No new codes. Was sure I would update Friday the 18th. My friend with the same codes and everything like me. Same time they updated to same message messaged me and said “WE GOT A DATE” I was so excited to look, just to see the only thing that updated was the “as of date” to 3/7. No bad codes. Just the 766 and 768 codes. No notice issued codes. No hold codes. Why wouldn’t have I updated with a date? Did they forget about me?
No…it looks like you were moved to a subsequent batch for processing. Maybe one of your EIC, CTC or RRC (which codes 766 and 768 cover) amounts in your filing did not reconcile with what the IRS has on their records. So this moves your return into a later batch, to allow the IRS time to review. If all goes well, you will get your refund around 3/7 based on latest updates
How do I go about fixing the 570 code on my transcript?
Are the details on the transcript final after the 846 code? Yesterday 2/17 I got a transcript update with DD date of 24th and 846 code showing full amount.
Today wmr updated to approved but may be offset. And transcript still says 846 with my full balance and that’s the last code I have. What I wanna know is, does this mean I’m not being off set. It said I “may” be off set I’m hoping bc my transcript says 846 with full amount I’m not. Also the 24th date, even if I’m offset does it mean I’m still getting whatever is left on the 24th?
You can call the irs and they have a hotline for tax offset information
Correct. See this article on BFS offsets and next steps.
I have cycle code 20220705
I have a code 846 for 2/16/22 but I haven’t received anything yet
This amount is not my tax refund and honestly I don’t know what it is for
Back pay maybe. Why haven’t I received it if it states I have the refund issued?
What if your record of account transcript says N/A for 2021?
I filed on 1/24 and showed 1 bar on WMR. However that disappeared.
Wondering the same! I filed on 2/7/22 and was accepted within hours on the same day. One status bar on where’s my refund, with tax topic 152. Only account transcript and wage transcript show up with 2021 but wage transcript says return not field or soemthing lien that. The account transcript is showing only payments for the child tax payments. What does this mean!? I’ve received no letters or anything.
Exactly. Same here
Delay same thing happened to me the it reappeared with approved so it might jus be delayed
Hello I have the 20220605 cycle number and amount of 2,435.00 what does the amount mean
Which tax code is the amount against? You need to see it against TC 846 (see last section the in the article) to know it is the final refund. Transcript can keep updating until refund is issued (846)
I am a 20220605er processed on 2/28/22. I am wondering what the as of date means because it changed to 3/7/2022 from 2/28/22.
Likely means your return has been delayed. Look for another update this weekend (since you are on a weekly cycle).
Mine did too I’m a little curious to what this means
I have a cycle code showing 2/17/22, i dont know where it shows the 846 code, i am looking at my old tax transcipts and i dont see one on those either.. can someone explain where exactly to find this code?
See this article for more
It doesn’t show those codes this year
So I have a different question. Looking at my transcript today for tax year 2021, I noticed it has two lines with code 766 stating tax relief credit and credit to account (dates of 4/5/21) and then 846 refund issued with a date of 3/24/21. We did not receive the amount in question (our entire refund was applied to past due taxes but was significantly less than the refund showing for 3/24/21) so I am not sure what this is supposed to mean?
Each item is a separate transaction and you need to add your credits with your liability to get the NET Refund. Looking at each line alone won’t give you all the information. See this article for more. But just wait for 846 with this years date to get confirmation of your final refund amount and payment date.
Ignore me, somehow I completely spaced the amount of the 3rd stimulus and that’s what that was lol.
My transcript shows 3/07/2021 but 846 refund code with this year’s tax info. I am confused about how do I know when I am getting my refund.
Remember your transcript will potentially show several years of tax information. So if you are seeing last year’s that’s normal – particularly as some items were paid in advance last year (CTC and Stimulus) so need to be reconciled this year. See this article and video for more. But just wait for 846 with this years date to get confirmation of your refund payment date.
I have code 570 with a passed date of 02/07/2022 I updated today with a DDD of 2/24 code 846..does this mean they released my refund? Also have a 3/7 as of date with a processing date of 3/7. When I go to the “return”filed boxed it says ‘no returned file’ WMR has delayed message as of now. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
My transcript has a 846 with my refund amount for 2/28/2022 then it has the code 898 in the amount as 0 but then underneath the 898 code is my refund amount .what does this mean
Code 898 means a non-IRS debt offset. It can be anything, but in most cases, it is related to student loans, state income tax, child support, etc. You will get a notice with details and appeal process. You can also contact the BFS (Bureau of the Fiscal Service) that sends the offset instructions to the IRS to process via adjusting your refund. See more in this article: https://savingtoinvest.com/why-is-my-tax-refund-so-low-compared-to-prior-years
My cycle code is 20220405 with a processing date of 2/14/2022.
WMR hasn’t updated. As of today (2/18/22 my transcript updated this morning with code 846 with a date of 2/24/2023)
Sorry the date is wrong with the 846 code. The year is 2022! Haha
So the DDD is 2/24/22 not 23!
My transcript is showing “no return filed” but I did file.
I filed on January 21st 2022
And it was accepted January 24th. Now when I check my “get my refund” all it says is “your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available.”
Anyone else having the same issue?
My 846 line updated it says refund issued 02-24-2022. My cycle code says 20220705. Does this mean I should get my refund by the 24th before I got the delayed message on Monday I had a estimated date of 2/18 but wasn’t able to see my transcripts till today
I just checked my transcript and it says 846 refund issued 2-24-2022. Does that mean I will have it on 2/24/2022??
Yes. It may come a day or two before or after that date. But you are getting it and should be able to see the amount on your transcript. WMR status should also change to refund sent when issued by the IRS (a couple of days before that date)
I’m finally able to view my transcripts it is showing
Form #1040
Cycle posted 20220705
Received date April 15th 2022
Am I close to getting a refund date?
I should get it before April 15th correct?
You need to see code 846 on your transcript with a 2022 date to know your refund is being issued. Until then, the 04/15/2022 is just a system default date for the end of tax season. See some of the other comments for examples.
U should have it February 24 u and I have the same cycle code and that’s when I’m getting mine
How do you know the 24th is the date you get it?
My code is 20220705 and April 15th is my received date. I filed Feb 6th and it was accepted on the 7th. Will mine be the 24th too?
I am curious, since I fall into the weekly pool, are transcripts updated daily? I been trying to log in for days and now that I could today, being in the Thursday pool, Do I waste my time for the next week trying to download a updated version daily of my transcript or just ride it out until the next Thursday? Or does the weekly pool just apply to when the refunds will be issued? I hope that made sense.
You should check daily if time permits (or every other day), as there are cases when the IRS does process multiple batches on different days. But if not, you should expect a significant update next week!
Thanks for explaining all of this. Watch his video he linked, it does answer all the questions I have seen.
I have a cycle code of 20220505 with processing date February 21st and still no 846 code
Same info as yours but transcript updated today with code 846 and did date. Check again
Mine is the same as well
Check again, I got my code 846 and ddd today. Same cycle code
I just checked my Transcript today and my cycle is 20220605 and a date of 2-28-2022
846 code says 3-17-2021?
Can you help me understand this please!
You will need code 846 with a 2022 date. Otherwise your return and refund are still under processing. The 2-28-2022 date is just a system date aligned with your cycle date and will update as processing continues. Note that 2-28 may eventually be your refund date if processing is complete in the next couple of days. But at this stage you need to wait for a 846 code with a 2022 date (like you got in 2021). See this recent YT video I made on this: https://youtu.be/BHKh8BkwAJo
Thank you! It kinda help
When I check my refund status it shows: “We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe.”
When I check my Transcript
I see a processing date of Feb. 28, 2022
I see a cycle code of: 20220605 Which would seem to indicate that I should have either gotten my return on the February 11th 2022, or today, the 17th
I also see a code 846 refund issued with a date of 3-24-21
What does this all mean?
The 846 line is the one that matters. It basically saying you should get you refund by March 24th (likely sooner if processing is complete). WMR/IRS2Go should change status to Refund Sent. You may actually see the money pending in your bank account (assuming you chose DDD) before WMR updates. Paper checks will take a bit longer.
I now realize that 3-24-21 is when I got my refund last year. That is a few lines down on the transcript. At the top it shows Code: 150 Cycle: 20220605 and Date: 2-28-2022.
no that was her refund from last year if it’s showing 3-24-21. She needs to wait for 846 with 2022 as the year
When did your transcript give you a 846 code because we have the same cycle code and the same wmr message and same February 28th processing date but the only thing is that I don’t have a 846.
Did you ever get an answer from anywhere? Mine is the same.