By all reports tax return processing and refund payments for the 2024 tax season are going much smoother thanks to IRS investments in technology and no new stimulus payments or tax credits to administer. However further security controls and PATH act restrictions (see below) could delay potential refund payments for some filers.
When Can I Expect My Tax Refund in 2024?
According to the IRS refunds will generally be paid within 21 days. This includes accepting, processing and disbursing approved refund payments via direct deposit or check. This is regular days, not business days.
This was the basis for the estimated 2024 IRS refund schedule/calendar shown below, which has been updated to reflect the Jan 29th, 2024 start date of IRS tax return processing this year.
The refund processing schedule is organized by IRS’ WMR/IRS2Go processing status‘. The listed dates are just week ending estimates and your refund could be paid anytime during the week based on your IRS cycle code (see more on that in sections below).
Further, as many tax filers have found out over the last few years, actual refund payment dates could be much longer if your return is pulled for mandated PATH, additional identity fraud/security checks, special handling or manual agency reviews.
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| Tax Return is Accepted by IRS By: (Status = Return Received) | IRS Processing Completed By: (Status = Refund Approved) | Est. Refund Payment (DD) By: (Status = Refund Sent) |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | February 5, 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| February 5, 2024 | February 12, 2024 | February 16, 2024 |
| February 12, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
| February 19, 2024 | February 26, 2024 | March 1, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 | March 4, 2024 | March 8, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 | March 11, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
| March 11, 2024 | March 18, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
| March 18, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| March 25, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| April 1, 2024 | April 8, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| April 8, 2024 | April 15, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 | April 22, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| April 22, 2024 | April 29, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| April 29, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | May 27, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| May 27, 2024 | June 3, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 | June 10, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| June 10, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
| June 17, 2024 | June 24, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
| June 24, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | July 5, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 | July 8, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
| July 8, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
| July 15, 2024 | July 22, 2024 | July 26, 2024 |
| July 22, 2024 | July 29, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |
| July 29, 2024 | August 5, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| August 5, 2024 | August 12, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
| August 12, 2024 | August 19, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
| August 19, 2024 | August 26, 2024 | August 30, 2024 |
| August 26, 2024 | September 2, 2024 | September 6, 2024 |
| September 2, 2024 | September 9, 2024 | September 13, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| September 16, 2024 | September 23, 2024 | September 27, 2024 |
| September 23, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 | October 7, 2024 | October 11, 2024 |
| October 7, 2024 | October 14, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| October 14, 2024 | October 21, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | October 28, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | November 11, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
| November 11, 2024 | November 18, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| November 18, 2024 | November 25, 2024 | November 29, 2024 |
| November 25, 2024 | December 2, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| December 2, 2024 | December 9, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
| December 9, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| December 16, 2024 | December 23, 2024 | December 27, 2024 |
| December 23, 2024 | December 30, 2024 | January 3, 2025 |
| December 30, 2024 | January 6, 2025 | January 10, 2025 |
The estimated IRS refund payment dates in the chart above should not be construed as official IRS payment dates. To get the exact date of your refund payment check the IRS’ Where is My Refund (WMR) site or your IRS transcript.
How to read the IRS refund processing schedule
The estimated refund payment dates in the table above are based on past years and IRS processing guidelines. It shows the date your refund will be processed and paid based on the week your return is accepted and refund is approved by the IRS.
The federal IRS refund processing schedule is only for electronically filed returns (e-file) done thorough online tax software providers and assumes your tax return was in order. I.e accepted by the IRS via the WMR tool and status is equal to “Return Received”.
Once your tax return is successfully processed by the IRS, it will go to the “Refund Approved” status, after which it goes to refund sent when the payment is disbursed by the IRS.
Paper filed returns can take considerably longer and could take 1 to 2 weeks longer than the direct deposit payment dates.
Average IRS Refund
Based on the latest statistics from the 2023 tax year the IRS processed over 160 million returns with the average refund payment being $3,089. This was 5% lower than the prior year.
Why Your Refund Payment Could be Delayed
There are many reasons your tax return processing could be delayed beyond what is shown in the standard schedule above. This includes submission errors, IRS reconciliation issues or security/fraud related issues.
This is why many filers are see the “Return Processing Has Been Delayed Beyond The Normal Timeframe (Tax Topic 152)” message during tax season.
Note that as in previous years, if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) your refund may have been delayed beyond the standard processing times due to the PATH act provisions.
This is to allow for fraud and dependent verification on these dependent related tax credits. See sections below for more on the PATH act and refund release timeline.
For those experiencing ongoing issues or delays with their refunds check out this article on “Why is it taking so long to get my refund.”
IRS Test Batches – Early Refunds
A week or two prior to the IRS officially accepting and processing tax returns, they will often run several test batches with various major tax software providers to “test” and “verify” their systems are integrating externally and processing returns correctly.
This will result in WMR status updates for a small subset of tax payers picked in these early test batches, but refunds won’t be paid until after the official IRS processing date.
Note that early refunds paid as a result of test batch processing are not the same as those via refund advance loans.
When Should Taxpayers contact the IRS?
The IRS has said that phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your refund if it has been 21 days or more since you filed electronically, or more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the IRS WMR tool directs you to contact them.
You can also see earlier updates from prior tax seasons and the thousands of comments below this article around dealing with delayed tax refund processing issues!
So stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest updates and helpful articles for the upcoming tax season. I also post regular Youtube video updates on tax related topics.
Help! My WMR status bar has disappeared
As many folks have commented, the WMR tracker status bar may disappear or not be shown if your return falls under IRS review after it is received (Status Bar 1: Return Received) because additional information is needed for your return.
This can happen even if you previously checked WMR and it showed the status as “Return Received.” An explanation or instructions will be provided depending on the situation (e.g. PATH message or Tax Topic 152 as discussed below)
But don’t panic when this happens. The IRS still has your return but things are essentially on hold until the IRS gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return . You will either get directions on WMR or IRS2Go or the IRS will contact you by mail. See more in this video.
Follow the provided instructions and return any additional information ASAP to get your potential refund and reduce any further delays. Talk to your accountant, tax advocate or tax professional if you are not clear on what the IRS is asking for or you don’t get an update after 21 days.
PATH Act and Tax Topic 152
Two of the most common refund related messages showing up on the WMR tool after your tax return is submitted are the PATH message and to Refer to Tax Topic 152.
The PATH message on WMR/IRS2Go relates to the the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act of 2015) and is to notify you that the IRS is legally required to hold and further verify tax returns that include EITC or ACTC.
While the IRS can continue to process affected returns, they cannot issue refund payments until the PATH act lifts. This generally happens from mid-February. See more in this article on PATH act processing for the current tax season.
The PATH message does not mean your tax return is done and your tax refund is approved. It simply means the IRS systems have identified you are claiming the (EITC) or the (ACTC) on your tax return, and so further processing and payments related to your refund are held up for the statutory hold period (3 weeks after the start of tax season).
Once the PATH restriction is lifted, the IRS will process these returns and pay refunds per the above schedule. You may see Tax code 570 with a Notice 971 code (IRS review adjustment) if your refund is adjusted for other reasons.
When you see the “Refer to Tax Topic 152“ message it means your refund is being processed and the IRS is directing you its generic refund page for more information. There is not much you can do but wait to see if the IRS finds any issues or requires further verification of your identity or items in your tax return.
A Tax Topic 151 message simply means that you’re getting a tax offset which may result in your refund being less than you expected. The reason for this is that the federal government has “offset” or deducted monies from your tax refund to cover debts you owe other federal agencies. See this article to get more details on why your refund was offset.
You will get an official notice letter/report explaining the actual offset and adjustments to your tax return, and details on how to appeal this action – but likely it will delay you getting your refund.
While not great news, the silver lining here is that the IRS has processed your return and your adjusted refund (where applicable) should be on its way. You will see code 846 on your transcript when the refund has been issued.
What is the IRS Cycle Code on my Transcript?
While the above IRS refund schedule can give you an estimated date for you refund once approved (WMR/IRS2Go status) by the IRS, it may take a while to get there.
So some folks use their IRS tax transcript (free from your IRS account) which shows various tax processing codes and a “cycle code.” This is an eight digit number that indicates when your tax return posted to the IRS Master File (IMF).
The cycle code is updated regularly and when combined with the tax topic code, can provide insight into your tax refund status, processing stages and potential direct deposit date. You can see a deeper discussion on IRS cycle codes in this article.
If I can see current year processing details on my IRS tax transcript does it mean I am getting my refund soon?
This question comes up a lot and I have seen a few comments on this suggesting that that if you can see current tax season processing details on your (free) transcript then your refund is on the way. But this is not a factual statement.
The IRS is very clear that just being able to see processing details on your IRS transcript does not mean you will imminently be getting a refund and is among the common myths and misconceptions repeated in social media.
For the current tax season you transcript will update several times in line with your cycle code (discussed above) and IRS processing. The official IRS line is that checking the WMR or IRS2Go tool is the best and official way to check your refund status.
However I have read a number of comments here and on other tax sites saying that when WMR/IRS2Go provides limited information on the refund, your IRS transcript can be a good source to get more details. The is especially the case if your refund processing has been stuck for a while.
IRS system issues and refund delays
Every year the IRS has issues with processing returns in a timely manner and so a number of people see delays in getting their refunds or updates in the status of their refund on the WMR tool/app.
The IRS has said most system processing issues have now been resolved and new funding will be used to upgrade systems.
But given the various legacy systems in place and sheer volume of processing to be done, including prior season backlogs of paper and amended returns, I would not be surprised to see system issues arise again this year, which mean more delays in processing and paying refunds. See more around processing delays in this video.
See these articles for average refund amounts in past tax seasons and refund processing times by state
Amended Tax Return Refund Schedule
While the IRS promises to have regular return refunds processed within 21 days for nine out of ten tax payers, it does take quite a bit longer to receive a refund if you amended your tax return.
Generally you will have to wait up to 16 weeks more for the IRS to process amended returns since they prioritize regular returns. Also note that the standard”Where’s my refund” service from the IRS does not track amended tax return status’. You need to instead use the IRS tool, “Where’s My Amended Return.”
You can also access the tool via phone by calling 1-866-464-2050. Only call the IRS to follow up on delayed amended return refunds after 12 weeks. The number to call is 1-800-829-1040.
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Can someone break this down for me my return transcript says 20170505 received date 4/15/17 but my account transcript received date is 2/13/17
Meg, you are the first one that has a 5th week with a date of 2-13-17. When was you accepted? During the week of 1-30 thru 2-4? Based on the code you would have a accepted date of 2-2, transcript on 2-3 and updated to PATH MSG on 2-4 and a processing date of 2-20-17. If you filed earlier then you have been re-sequenced back in order in the 4th week to have a date of 2-13-17. Just a little confused. Is that your processing date on your “account” transcript the 2nd date given?
I filed and accepted 1/24 and my account transcript says 2/13 so I was confused when my return transcript said received 4/15
Meg, that is a generic date for the deadline to file tax returns for everyone…you need to scroll down and look at the “processing date. What I am confused about is if you filed on 1/24 your cycle code should be 20170405 not 20170505 will you recheck that cycle code again…girl I am tripping if you say it is 20170505…lol. weird.
Mine came in the mail and my account transcript doesn’t have a second processing date
Meg, if you have a processing date of 2-13-17 you should be in the 1st release batch of DDD’s. The cycle for that date goes with 20170405. With IRS ….nothing is consistent or normal…lol. Thank God we will be able to sort all this out by the 18th…lol.
My cycle is the same as Meg, 20170505, but says processing date Feb 20, 2017, just finalized my divorce, got new job, and I’m treating myself to dimple creation at Dr. Kim’s office in Duluth, Ga, and buying a second vehicle, and put the rest up, can’t wait to get those dimples
Toya, whew now your cycle is correct…lol. LMBO you go girl…get those dimples and that 2nd vehicle. You going to be balling…uh? I ain’t jealous of you…I just wish I could do the same…hehehehehheheh…you guys have a goodnight…
Toya, congrats on your new job….and finalizing your divorce, I am sure it was a very difficult and stressful event to go thru.
Still being processed but i wasnt able to order my transcript until last wednesday and it finally let me order it
Volinda, let me know when you get your transcripts, hope they are not blank. Just worried that the WMR is stating you under a review or pending for some issue…until your bars disappears and the amount is gone and you get the PATH message…something is holding up your update….please call to check…or you can be delayed much further…since the massive updates for eic is about to take place…all the others will be pushed back…until the complete the backlog…you will be resequenced.
Jazzy, I am not so certain one can depend on the accuracy of the WMR page. I say that because more and more people are claiming they have not seen an updated status in weeks. My guess: the IRS is backlogged because of The PATH Act and is not updating the WMR to reflect the most recent (accurate) status.
Then again, I may just be feeling overoptimistic . . . And that is so out of character for me! Haha!
During my wait I have to agree as well with wmr not updating daily however, my transcript was not available until feb 10th and wmr updated the 11th. I guess it just depends…
Candace, you are right. I think each individual IRS case can be unique unto itself, insofar as the IRS’s response time; every year I see a different rules and processing times. I am not complaining about having to wait so long for a refund, but I do understand why people are upset about not receiving an updated status, at the very least. I hope that makes sense.
I meant to write, “a different set of rules.” I have not yet had my coffee and am not fully focused. Haha!
I filed on 1/13 accepted on 1/17 wmr displays path act message do u think I will be in the first batch
Shewanna, you made the cut off on the 18th for testers, so yes you will be in the 1st batch of DDD’s. good luck.
Mine is the same way Erica were u able to get ur account transcript they said if u can get that but im not sure Jazzy can u help us
Volinda and Erica, do you have it yet or they being mailed? Correct, if you can order your “ACCOUNT” transcript which is the one that has the codes to determine your status. When you can order both that is a good sign it is done processing. They can still pend it if they are waiting for something to be reviewed or needing verification before they release the hold. A simple phone call usually fix it right away…or faxing them what they ask for if there is an issue to speed it up.
So should we except every year to be like this from now on
Mike, there may NOT be a next year for EIC/ACTC…if Trump gets his way. They just confirm the new Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and he plan to support Trump Tax Plan…google it. He is doing away with those credits and head of household. Only going to keep the CTC for children up to 13th. Let’s just pray they don’t get it passed for 2018. If we are lucky, we may only have 1 more year to deal with this Path drama…Hope Congress reject those changes. SMH.
I filed on 1/25. I checked my where’s my refund and it doesn’t have a date. I dont whats going on? It just had a messge that said refunds are delayed until Feb.15th. Can you help me with this.
I ordered my account transcripts over the phone and am waiting on them does that mean anything
Volinda, that is hard to say, because you can get them in the mail blank if you haven’t been processed yet. What does the WMR states right now?
Got transcript in cycle date 20170405 no refund code due to having eic and extra child credit. I was processed on Feb 2nd. Cycle dates for us extra credit folks means nothing other than being processed. From what I have read all over, refund releases start Feb 15 for people processed with early cycles. Youll get wmr update after the refund has been released and sent on the 16 or so. Luckly I have etrade bank so mine hits same day at 5pmn we shall see. It did past 4 years
Aaron, keep us posted….can’t wait to see a lot of posts with good news any day now…
Jazzy, I was accepted on the 24th early in the day. Sitting on PATH message since 02/04. I can order both transcripts just not online (only person ever without a credit card lol) not sure which batch I should be in. Hoping for this week but betting on later. Any insight?
Hi Anthony, when you get your transcript it should have cycle code 20170401 you will be in the 1st batch of releases. IRS will stagger the DDD over a 2 week period, but we should be the 1st schedule DDD. Unless IRS has another sequence order that don’t comply with first in – first out…Your processing date will state 2-13-17. Keep your eyes on your bank account. IRS promises to give ALL of us a DDD starting the 16-18 on the WMR….but you may get your deposits about 4 days before that date…
I ordered mines over the phone on 02/04, it wouldn’t allow me to see online, I got car loan and credit card, system didn’t recognize it, I’m surprised that I was able to get a detailed transcript, I have always had IRS identity Pin, so normally they will send me a letter stating that a transcript was ordered and i had to call a number and talk to a rep, and verify identity and then transcript is sent
Does anyone know the time of when the app or irs.gov updates?
LaToya,
Go to WMR and click above on the tab Refund Help….scroll down and you will see the dates and times WMR updates each day. But the main major updates are Thursdays, Saturday and Monday’s. Monday is the date the Master File is submitted to the Treasury to release DDD for Wed and Thursday. It does update daily every morning after 6am est.
is it possible that I will be in the first batch sent out JAZZ?
jwolf, cut off for the Master Tape is on Wednesday’s. So for early testers who filed between Jan 1 – 18th with EiC /ACTC credit are the 1st batch on hold, then 2nd batch would be 1-19 thru 1-25, But since the first 3 weeks of Jan will be combined with the 4th week; we all in the same batch…1st and 2nd will be consider the 1st release….but IRS has to release over 50 millions they estimated with the credits…they have to work around the clock and release Master Tape daily instead of weekly…
IRS MANUEL:
Example:
The GMF Campus Production Cycle 201704 runs from Thursday, January 19, 2017, through Wednesday, January 25, 2017. The ECC-MTB Posting Cycle 201704 runs from Friday, January 20, 2017, through Thursday, January 26, 2017. BMF, EPMF and IMF weekly transactions and weekly accounts will be processed on the last day (Thursday) of the Posting Cycle.
People yall can also start checking SBGT, Santa Barbara Bank, it will show if the IRS has released your refund
The Irs had me completely confused this year. My return was accepted jan18th of course I know there was no processing till the 23rd. A week ago I received letter 4464c. I called a tax advocate, she couldn’t tell me much Since it wasnt21 days she did verify everything on my return. Saturday morning it said my refund was approved and ddd feb15. I still don’t understand that letter! But either way whatever the issue was it went away. i file married w/3 dep. but I do not file for eitc or actc.
JAZZY I flied on 1/19 and got accepted on 1/23 and I have the PATH message stating to check back on the 15th of feb. for an estimated delivery date and topic 152 and I was able to order my transcripts by mail. So does this mean that I will receive my estimated delivery date on the 15th?
Hi jwolf…..YES you can expect to see an update with your DDD any day now. IRS is stating 16th – 18th…but hey, check that bank account anyways….I bet we will see a pending deposit before that happens. They are going to start releasing them on the 15th, so they say…yeah right?….who they think their fooling. A rep tried to tell me they haven’t even been processed yet..smh. Good news for a lot of us between now and Friday…about time uh?…LOL.
I have had 1 bar received, but my refund was deposited in my bank account in the past, sometimes it can be deposited although wmf hasn’t updated
Hello. I filed through a third party 2/5/17. I’ve been checking WMR daily and it says I’ll get my status after I get the acceptance email. It does tell me to refer to path 152 though. No bars and my total is to the left. Am I getting my refund after 2/27? Should I be worried?
When did you get accepted? We have to start with that date. Let’s say you got accepted on the 2-6. You would have a cycle of 20170602 which once you are able to view your account transcript you should see a processing date of 2-27-16. So you may not be in the 1st batch…maybe the 2nd or 3rd. But IRS is accelerating and combing batched for release of millions of refunds…you could see an update between 16th -18th. If not most likely by the 27th…cross your fingers :-)
Ok I am contacting the person who processed my taxes. I’m trying to be patient but I feel like by now I should have seen something on wmr
Shay, if you still see your amount and did not get the PATH message that say check back after the 15th for your personalized DDD, then you have not completed the process….try ordering your transcript “Account” one…which shows the codes. That will be your first indication how far you have processed …
I just checked mine and all it says is DD date will issued when available!!!! That’s all I have everything still over on the left SS#,FS, Amt ???
Hacksaw, sound like you may need to make a phone call in the morning. Uhmmmmmm if you filed during the 1st week of opening, you should be done…unless they need some issue resolve via phone. Can you get your “account” transcript yet?
It’s on the way
your amount isn’t suppose to show when it’s finished processing, it will have last 4, filing status, and taxes ending Dec 31,2017
I spoke with IRS on today, if you claim EIC they should start releasing payments on Wednesday 2/15/17. Also IRS will be working Saturday 2/18/17 & Monday 2/20/17. So hopefully we all should be relieved by the weekend. Special Thanks to Author Andy for this special page!!
Thanks Andy ( author ) , you brought a lot of hurting people together in a very short time . Well done !!!
Monday is president day it’s closed so don’t count Feb 20,2017 guys..smh
Nese I spoke with IRS they are opening on President Day!
IMPEACH TRUMP – JAZZY FOR POTUS !!! Thanks for all your insight and input ! You obvious a good soul ! Hope you have a special some one to enjoy V-day with . If not , come join us back here 2morrow !!!!
Yes I agree. Jazzy would get my vote!
Yes – Thanks Jazzy! I appreciate your help in answering all these questions. I cannot keep up with the flood of comments coming in. I”ll drop you an email separately and shoot you a small token of my appreciation!
Thanks Andy, I had to find another site to join. IGMR ran me off, I had too much to say for them…lol. I am glad I found a site that appreciate the knowledge I can contribute to help everyone I can. We are family and bond by IRS stressing us out…smh. Good thing came from it…good people on this site and a awesome (Author)…
Yessss! And I appreciate all the info you have given us Jazzy
Thank you Tonda :-)
hi Jazzy i had a bar and the next day they took it and i have still processing with no code and all my info on the side what to do
LOL Bob, thanks for the vote for POTUS, I would do a much better job that Trump that’s for sure…lol. I will be with you guys up until every single one of us got our refund. Us taxpayers have to stick together right? VD will be put on HOLD this is much more important…lol.
I have had the 152- PATH message since 2/2, which is the same day I was accepted. So, I don’t think the PATH message has anything to do with if it has been processed/approved.
Yes I had the 152 path message 2 weeks later I got a path message saying I have to wait until Feb 15 to see an update and i ordered my transcripts
are they different messages?
Yes there is
Misty, that is not the PATH message you get after being processed. Your bars disappears and the amount on the side “gone”…You get a FULL PAGE PATH message, starting check back for a personal DDD date after the 15th. Everyone got the 152 path message where you click on the Code 152 to read. The other one…pops up after the bars disappears…. I think people are getting confused about the (2) path message, that’s all…
Yup you get two different messages. And the one that let you know you are finished says to come back after Feb 15 for your personalized refund date.
Hey Jazzy so which path message I need to go by, I didn’t get my path message until 2 weeks later and I ordered both transcripts, Is it good when all bars and amount is gone, and you just got the path message law and says check back after the 15th
Hi Georgia, You got the right PATH message; Bars missing and amount gone…you will be in the updates for the 16th – 18th….a whole bunch of us are going to be HAPPY CAMPERS….:-)
I filed mine on January 28th and they were accepted the same day. it is now February 13th, almost 21 days after I filed and WMR still just says accepted…not approved. I am not happy! It’s taking way longer than last year. I am a single person, no kids, no EITC. WTF
Finally got approval notice on Saturday morning 2-11, and showing my DDD to be BY Feb. 15th (no EITC or PATH, just basic filing with Turbo Tax) and to check if not showing up by the 20th… Hope that means it will be there the 15th!!! Tomorrow would be good too!!!
They may DD it on 15 but may not be available till 17 or 20 . Banks being tight about all this – but hey , you in better position than a lot of us out here ! Good luck and happy Valentine’s Day !!!!
What do you think the odds of it showing up tomorrow are if the deposit date is marked as the 15th? Because im also in the same boat, approved, no EITC or PATH but for some reason it seems as though they’re just holding the money over valentines day
I’m with you Nicholas! If it says it will be sent to my bank BY Feb 15th, that says “tomorrow” to me!! Ha! I forced myself not to check 20 times today, so instead I only checked 10!! :) Let me know about yours also! I will keep you posted as well!
Nicholas-
Did you get a pending deposit?? Hoping for good news for you!!
Nicholas-
Did you get a pending deposit?? Hoping for good news for you!! Nothing here yet:(
Karen,
Congratulations…
I filed on feb 7 2017 and accepted same day had 1 bar on WMr then went away and I have the path message so could I get my deposit on feb 17 I have direct deposit
Erin, can you view your “account” transcript yet? It should be cycle 20170603 which should have a processing date of 2-27-17. But it is possible you can have an update or deposit between now and the 22nd. Good luck …
Filed 2/1, and accepted the same day. WMR still says processing. Got married last year and filed jointly. No credits. Tax topic 152. Any ideas? Sorry if this is a dumb question, I normally get my return very quickly, so I’m worried.
Hi Stacy, no such thing as a dumb question, not if it concern IRS..lol. Can you view your transcript yet? You should be able to; if so your cycle should be 20170504 with a processing date of 2-20-17. Feb 1 = 5th week of the year, (04) = Wed…You get the PATH message yet? If so, you should be ok. if the WMR is not saying “still process at date will be available…your hold up is the change (married/jointly) any new changes triggers a review…call them it will ease your mind ok.
I filed on 1/29/2017 and turbotax says it was accepted on 2/1/2017. Wmr showed it was received on status bar. Today Wmr shows no status bar and it gives me the Path message also saying to check after 2/15/2017 for my personalized refund status
What’s going on….Your wait is almost over…by the end of the week you will have a DDD or by Feb 18th per IRS website. Good luck
IRS is just saying the 27th so they don’t get a lot of calls. The IRS will be issuing an “Avoid the Rush” series of news releases that provide tips related to the most common questions asked by taxpayers during the February peak.
I filed my taxes on 02/02/17 I received my starter Now I’m waiting for Approval bar to Get me closer to My refund it was Accepted 02/03/17
IRS WEBSITE NEWS:
By law, the IRS must hold Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit refunds until Feb. 15. Taxpayers will begin to see refunds claiming EITC/ACTC the week of Feb. 27. “Where’s My Refund?” will update for EITC/ACTC refunds beginning Feb. 16, with the vast majority updating by Feb. 18.The IRS will staff its toll-free telephone service Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., callers’ local time, and Monday, Feb. 20, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., callers’ local time.
So we won’t see the bars movie the 15 it will the 16
Amber,
That is what IRS website and the Rep is saying…but who knows for sure…smh.
I thought we will see bars move the 15
I filed on the 1/29/2017 and was accepted on 2/1/2017. The status bar is now missing and gives me the Path message. It also says to check back after february 15 for personalized refund status.
I filed on 1/23 was accepted on 1/24 and now when I go on wmr it reads that PATH. I’m so confused on everything lol does this mean I’ll be getting my refund soon? This week?
Just wanted to say Happy Early Valentine’s day to you all,,,,I just Wish The IRS didn’t have this long delay,,,on our taxes, but it’s coming our way believe that,,,this week they have to release millions ,,,and it’s a couple days away,,,
Thank you Hard Times, same to you. Yeah…we almost see the light at the end of the tunnel…BRIGHT ONE at that…lol.
Its more like billions lol
Happy vday to u to
Thanks, Happy Valentine’s Day to you too
Happy Valentine’s day to you
I didnt file any kids just single on Turbo tax Feb 5 and still not approved not sure why and I had a business lost
so, I filed and fed and nys was accepted the 29th. from the updated info I’m seeing…. I may see my dd within this week? for just fed? or just state? or maybe both?
Dora, (FED) accepted on the 29th that would be the 5th week of the year…your cycle code would be 201705. If you are daily last (2) digit should be (02) since Sunday is no processing…so Monday =(02)….20170502 or weekly 20170505. Which you should have updated on 2-2, see your transcripts on 2-3 and got the PATH message on 2-4-17 (sat). Your transcript should show a Processing date of 02-20-17. Depends on how IRS is batching releases you could see an update this week or next for sure…
Jazzy, You seem to know what you’re talking about so let me ask you this, lol. My return was accepted on the 19th of January. Could you explain the week of the year situation with my dates?
Hi Tiara,
Your cycle code on your transcript will read 20170305; since the first 3 weeks of Jan was dead cycle your week will be combined with 20170405 the 4th week of Jan. 19th falls on a Thursday which = Day 5. That could be weekly/daily. Since IRS did not start processing until 23rd…Your Processing date will be 2-13-17…you will find this on your “account” transcript…you should be in the 1st batch of refunds released…hopefully by Friday.
IRS MANUEL 3.30.123.4.7 (01-01-2017)
Dead Cycles – A Week Counter
For IMF, there are three dead cycles each year. For 2017, they are ECC-MTB Posting Cycles 201701, 201702, and 201703. IMF transactions that are sent from the campus locations during GMF Campus Production Cycles 201701, 201702, 201703, and 201704 will attempt to post to the IMF during ECC-MTB Posting Cycle 201704.
IMF Cycle Date is a daily cycle designated by an eight digit number indicating the year, the two digit cycle number and the two digit number indicating the day of the week (YYYYWWDD). The following values for DD are defined:
01 = Friday
02 = Monday
03 = Tuesday
04 = Wednesday
05 = Thursday
Tiara, can you view your transcript? See if you see the cycle 20170305 or 20170405 ….and processing date of 2-13-17. And thank you I read the entire IRS manual and I do have some background in IRS.
I was able to order my acct. Transcript but i havent got it in the mail yet what will i find on it?
I can’t because I don’t have a credit card. I would have to wait until they mail it to me, but if it does shows 20170305 or 20170405 with process date 2-13-17, when should I expect it to be DD? I mean it should say that if my return was accepted on 1-19, right?
I just looked… and my txts from the tax program… said fed, and ny were accepted the 29th. lol… then rcvd a 2nd accepted from fed, the 30th. and a 2nd from ny the 31st?? weird.
and it sucks… ny wont give any info. wonder if theyl refund same time?
oh, and just like figuring stuff out… where do I find ‘cycle code’
Posted early 2day that I filed 1/03 . Recieved and accepted same day . Status bar left 1/23 . Got path and topic message instead . Filed EIC . Called and got return script 1st week of February . Today at noon I called and was told return was recieved , accepted and approved and told to check status 3 am Wednesday . NO HOLDS SHOWN – NO LETTERS so I’m hoping next Tuesday as Monday is a holiday . Hope this helps !!!
What do you call
18008291040 . Don’t press two when asked to check status of refund – you will only get automated message . Wait till it asks for status of your return . There is a difference between the two . The latter will get you to a live person who can check it out . I feel so stupid because it took me 5 tries to get it right !! Hope this helps you Tracy !
Oh yea – happy Valentines Day too !!!
Great news Bob, thanks for sharing…gives us all hope that soon we all are going to see an update by Wed.
I don’t understand why they can’t simply continue to post approved and anticipated deposit date for those with EIC. Even if we have to wait its still nice to know. Thanks for letting us know they are working on them.
That would make wwwaaayyy to much since ! Smile , it’s almost over !
According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15 for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits.
Check Where’s My Refund after February 15 for your personalized refund status. It’s updated once a day and remains the best way to check the status of your refund.
This is good right?
Yup, finished and just waiting for a date. Mine says the same
I filed on January 8th and accepted on January 11th. Although I fall under the PATH law, it would be nice if they would at least continue to give you updates as to if your return was approved and provide a date of deposit. Nothing says they can’t continue as normal while holding the funds.
Filed through TaxAct on 1/10 and my refund was accepted on 1/13. It entered a processing status on 1/23 and it’s still just processing as of today 2/13. My return was a regular W2 without any special credits. I’m not sure why its taking so long.
Lila, you should have gotten the path message on 1-28, I was accepted on 1-13 and I got mines on that date. You should call IRS, they pending your return waiting on some issue that you can fix right away…please call them ok…don’t want you waiting any longer than you need to…it’s been a long journey already…good luck.
Filed on January 26 and accepted in the 26th. Claimed my two adult children ages 21 & 24 so no eic/actc. This morning wmr status bar has disappeared. What does this mean?
Filed Jan 23rd, accepted the same day. bars have disappeared from the wmr since Jan 30th. all what it says Your tax return is still being processed.A refund date will be provided when available. I claimed my 2 kids as I always do. Not sure what is going on.
OMG Frank, not good news at all. You should be on that phone right now demanding answers. It could be something simple like verify ID or fax or form…to release your hold up. They can fix it and re-sequence you back in line…for the next batch…don’t delay any longer ok…give them a call….there is some issues going on with your refund…good luck.
thank you Jazzy! if something is wrong, don’t they suppose to mail me a letter? I did not receive anything from them.
Frank, no that don’t happen all the time. If they are not auditing you, then they are just waiting on a form or you to call in and fix the problem….I just got off the phone with an IRS and he confirmed they will be releasing and updating refunds starting the 16th, but he kept saying I won’t see my refund until the week of the 27th due to the President Day holiday or bank processing….I am still going to keep the faith that I will see a DDD by this Friday the latest….cross fingers …lol.
Jasmine, do you mean 1-27? Yep you fall in the 201704 which have a processing date of 2-13-17. You should make the 1st batch of releases…good luck.
Jazzy so I filed mine 1/9 accepted the 16th can u tell me if I would be in the first batch of releases.. Please and thank u
Jazzy I was accepted on the 27 and have a 0505 any reason why??
I filed 1/23 bars disappeared 2/4 no tax topic just a processing message. Called today and was told I need to ID verify.
Leslie, they could be updating your status; check it again later today and see if the bars came back or you get the Path Message…if you haven’t received a letter by today…then nothing should be wrong. You can call today if no update since it has been 21 days to ease your mine…just hope you don’t get a message saying “still processing” or the code change from 152. If so CALL ASAP…you should be in the 1st batch of releases…good luck…
Thank you Jazzy!!! Have a Blessed Day!!!!
You are very welcome Leslie…let me know when you see an update ok.
Jazzy. Even tho my bars have disappeared, it does say my return is still being processed and Refund date will be provided when available. TT 152
I’m so excited 2 more days until we get date
Dit Amber, nothing going to dampen my spirit; I am keeping the faith and owning my refund by this Friday…lol. I already got my dancing shoes ready to do the 2 step…lmbo.
Loll same here
Morning ALL, wow what a curvy path we have had to follow, but it looks like most of us with the PATH message and transcripts has finally reached the final step to that DDD this week or next. Congrats if you are one of them. For those who WMR has not updated it is time to make that CALL to IRS ASAP. It just may be something simple as needing ID verification to release the hold. Don’t sit back and worry get answers….at least it will ease your mind if noting else.
Forgive my ignorance but were people not getting the PATH message right away? My fiance e-filed early and once the return was accepted he got that PATH message right away, and it hasn’t changed since. Does that mean everything is set for us to potentially have a DDP message after the 15th?
Jasmine, did you all filed before and during the first week of opening day? No, people did not get that PATH message until after they were completed processing…not ACCEPTED. Did the Path message say Check back after the 15th for a date for your DDD? I think he got a generic path message…there are (2) different path message. Make sure you got one when his bars disappeared and the amount on the WMR was gone….that is the one you need to know you are done and may be ok…
Jazzy, he filed the 18th of Jan. accepted the 19th. I believe he had a the bars for 4 days before they disappeared. We had the original section 152 message in that time period with the bars and then when the bars disappeared we had the second message to check back after Feb. 15th
(I filed after, I already received mine since I didn’t get the EITC)
Hello,
So Jazzy do you know if the processing date says 2/13/2017, will the IRS release the funds to our accounts so that they hit on 2/15/2017?
Hi Tee, I spoke to a IRS rep and he told me I should have my DDD by this week. If I don’t IRS is blaming it on the banks for the delay in releasing the funds…so yes I would be shocked if ours is not updated for Wed or Friday the latest…we should be the 1st release batch that went to to Treasury this morning…post if you get yours I will too ok. good luck to all us 2-13 processing dates…I wouldn’t be surprise if some with the 2-20 dates get theirs as well…
Thanks Jazzy. I will keep you all updated. My bank says that I can get my deposit 2 days sooner so hopefully if it is released today I can get it soon.
Hi, so mine was done on Jan 21st and accepted on the 23rd. after reading this I should be in the processing cycle 2/13/2017
Did you get updated to a DDD because my still showing path and I can’t view my transcripts online.
Nicole, we may not see a DDD until after we already got our refunds. WMR usually don’t update until a few days after the fact….I will keep you posted when I check my online transcript in the morning and each day up until Friday deposits to see if I get the 846 code or for a pending deposit…a lot of us should have great news on Wednesday morning if not tomorrow..
OKAY thank you
Corrected cycle #.
I got my transcript in mail today. So for the people talking about this cycle what does cycle: 20170505, date: 02-02-2017, amount: $0.00
Yes I have EIC AND ACTC. YES I’M AWARE OF THE 15TH. I’M ASKING ABOUT THESE TRANSCRIPTS.
But mines also says
*RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICEVER IS LATER) Apr. 15, 2017
*PROCESSING. Feb. 20, 2017
BUT YET I STILL HAVE MY PATH MESSEGE AND TT 152 SINCE 2/5/2017. I’m sitting tight. I just need to know what this means
Megan, your cycle means that in 2017 they processed your return in the 5th week which would fall (1-30 thru 2-5). which is 201705….last 2 digit (05) are weekly which process on Thursdays which was 2-2. You updated on Friday 2-3 and could order your transcript that day. On Saturday 2-4 the WMR updated to the Path message. So since 2-4 you were officially done processing. First (3) weeks of Jan were dead cycles (No processing)…they combined those weeks with the 4th week 201704…
Since the 4th week if the 1st batch to process for refunds our Processing date is 2-13-17 which should be this week deposits. 2nd batch should be 2-20-17, next 2-27-17… IRS will be combing multiple batches to release millions of refunds pending due to the PATH LAW….so you could be released this week. I am sure they will be additional releases daily…
so those that have processing date feb 13 2017 will receive the refund on the 15 ?
I am banking on see mines by this Friday…I was accepted on the 13th…in the early test batches….so I should be first in line…I will post either way…good luck.
My processing date on my transcript says Feb 20, which is a holiday, so yes I’m really hoping it will be in my account this Friday, 17th
Ya…My transcript says processing date 2-13-2017 ,,. I was accepted on 1-17-2017,,,,,so we are all getting closer to getting our Refund,,
Hey jazzy my taxes were accepted on the 16 I did get the eic and the child tax credit when will I receive my taxes I don’t know how to get my transcript
Esther, go to IRS website and click on the link Get Transcript…you can request online or mail. Online you have to register and answer a lot of questions; if you don’t have all the info ask to mail it. You should get an update by the 18th or sooner. I wouldn’t bother mailing it unless you want if for your records for next year…good luck.
If not by the 15th ,,,if your process date 2-13-2017 ,,,,,yes I say before fiiday,,if not the 15th
transcript, maybe or maybe not…but hey who knows for sure…but look on the bright side we should have it by the end of the week…at least a DDD…if not a refund pending in our bank accounts first.
Jazzy—- Your dead on the money,,, couldn’t say it a y better,,,,you Just answer a lot of peoples question,, I’m with you on that thought,. 100℅…
Thank you Hard Times…:-)
Jazzy, mines reads the same thing as Megan, except my cycle is 20170505, I have the Path so I’m done processing, it has Feb 20, 2017 for processing, do you think my refund will be issued this Friday 02/17
Hi Toya, it is very possible. I would think so, because IRS got millions to release and they can’t do that without combing multiple cycles together. Keep watching that account and transcript up until Wednesday morning…I am for sure…lol. Can’t wait to see all the happy dancing this week. We going to party…right :-)
When did u file I filed 2-2 was accepted same day and then on the 11 I was able to order both transcripts and got the path message when will I get my ddd
I have a question I got one bar and a code 152 what does that mean ?
risha, it depends…did you get the PATH message and no bars yet? If so, you are good to go and should see an update by the 18th or sooner…fingers crossed :-)
Can anyone explain this to me
I just received my transcript and it says cycle posted 20170405 received date 4.15.2017
And it also shows my refund but – amount what does this mean
On wmr I get path message
Can anyone help me understand this
Mine says the same thing and I’m clueless
I got my transcript in mail today. So for the people talking about this cycle what does cycle: 20170506, date: 02-02-2017, amount: $0.00
But mines also says
*RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICEVER IS LATER) Apr. 15, 2017
*PROCESSING. Feb. 20, 2017
Great news for everyone with the credits if u havent recieve a letter by the end of today you are good to go they will update the wmr on Wednesday morning DD dates will be available for all that have the credits yes u guys we made it lol 1 more day its been nice on this site………Goodluck everyone ;)
Yayayaya thanks
I almost cry reading your posting. It does feel like I was part of this crazy “journey” with my family (you all). I have never post anything so far accept now but its been a journey just reading all of the comment. I hope everyone the best. Thank you for the Author of this article. We wouldn’t be here without you
God bless you all.
your welcome! Glad this article and comments are helping. I appreciate everyone contributing and helping each other with their experiences. This is what makes America great! Everyone helping each other (for the most part)
I am so glad I found this page thank you all so much for your Insight your experience your help prayers to us all that we get our money this week next weekend just everyone’s doing the happy dance and getting their refunds I just want to say thank you to Hard Times Jazzy and anyone else that has offered their advice to me in these troubling times.
Hi Nicole, you are very welcome my friend…we need to bond during difficult times; even strangers from near and far can lift our spirits when times are uncertain and days are long. The Path we are own seemed to never end…but we made it together and soon we can exhale and smile. Thank you Andy for providing this platform to give us a voice to share our experience and knowledge…awesome!
Nicole—- hope we meet again on here next year and then we will all have to figure out what Trump has done to our taxes,,,and how long next year’s delay is,,,,,
This law was passed 2014. So thank OBAMA not trump.
@Saya awwww
Thank you so much Saya, that was very kind of you to say….God bless you and us all getting thru this stressful tax year…every tax year seem to get worse than the one before…smh.
Just talked to irs rep. Was told I need to verify ID and I have to do it at a local office. Has anyone been through this before? Filed 1/23 bars disappeared 2/4 no letters or notifications with just a generic processing message.
Verifying isn’t that bad. The frustration comes into play when they have 60 days to release your money. It took me 14 weeks to get my money last year. Filed 1/24 received refund 5/04…
So….no money today , like TT implied ….oh well guess it’s a good thing I don’t really ” need ” it
Good post name,, Can’t wait to see the Hack saw movie in November,,,,
I just got off the phone from speaking with an IRS rep. Today is day 21 for me, but Sunday really would have been the day.
The rep stated that if I have the PATH msg. That means ny refund has been peocessed and approved. That rhe 15th doe sure will say when my DDD will be. If I have not received a different code outside of the PATH msg and or a letter from the IRS. Everything is fine, that we will jave clear info soon.
Excuse the typo’s trying to get ready for work and see what info I could share wirh everyone.
Flgal, which cycles do you think will be in first batch of refunds
Thanks so much, that probably is the best information that we’ve received
I was told the same exact thing by IRS rep this morning. Soooo we got 1 more day to wait!!!
Yes, that is a very good thing.
I love yall….
what is a path message?
Filed 1/04 recieved and excepted same day . Filed EIC . Ordered and recieved transcript . Lost bars 1/23 . Path and topic 152 same day . Two more days an hoping for some GOOD NEWS !!!
How many people are on the phone calling right now !!!!
I believe the Clinton administration is running the IRS…!!!!
LOL!!!! Help us all if the Clinton’s are running the I.R.S.. LOL!!!!
Could be worse . Clintons would probably only take half cause they are stupid crooks – Trump wants to take it all !!!
Yea right. Beside that he dosent pay taxes him self
Trump is taking from the people that don’t deserve it …..people on welfare and food stamps get 8-10 grand back and don’t even pay a dime in taxes …that’s BS and always has been …..just saying !
I didn’t claim either one but received the same message since I filed on the 25th of January. Everyone else i know has been receiving theirs. The wait continues.
Same here, just a generic “processing” message since mine was accepted on the 25th. It’s really nerve wracking!
I.R.S. will possibility update DDP on February 15, 2017 at 12 am (PST) it should arrive in your Bank on February 21, 2017 or sooner depending on other issues. The lasted DDP February 24, 2017. Paper Checks will be in the mail on February 27, 2017 or sooner.
How didn’t you get this news?? How can I find out. And ask what there next plan of action after the 15.
This maybe a stupid question , but do I order return transcripts or account ?
Hacksaw, I order Return Transcripts. James.
It told me 2016 was not available?!??
Same here. It means they are still in process of doing your taxes. Once you can order it then you know your taxes are done and should be available.
Order the account transcript. It has the cycle date and processing date
Can’t access my 2016 account transcript.
Correcton @Hacksaw its return not account
Ummm yeah correction it is the account transcript, I would know being as though I ordered both the account and the return and the one you want is the account transcript that has your cycle and processing date
Does anyone know what time the WMR app will be available???
[Your Personal
Tax Data
Social Security Number
or IRS Individual Taxpayer
Identification Number:
***-**-1*8*4
Filing Status:
Single
Your Expected
Refund Amount:
$1,975.00
Refund Status Results
Print. Take the survey.
Your tax return is still being processed.
A refund date will be provided when available.
Please Note:
For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day.]
Look Below for First comment. Guess I have to wait……….As soon as I know anything I will update it for you all….James.
Just checked at 12:01 am on February 13, 2017. Everything still the same. Check tonight February 14, 2017, at 12:00 am.
Your tax return is still being processed.
A refund date will be provided when available.