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Ask all of your tax refund questions.
The most frequently asked question we have is when will the IRS WMR update and what day are tax refund deposits. Use our calendar to find out what day you can expect to receive your tax refund.
Now! When you submit your return before the IRS begins processing, it will sit in a “queue” and be held until the date that the IRS will officially accept tax returns. If you e-file early and it sits in queue, your return may be sent to the IRS early in a test batch. This has resulted in early direct deposits in the past, but also major glitches because they are tests after all.
The IRS begins begins accepting tax returns this year on January 23, 2023.
2023 Refund Cycle Chart
The most recent tax refund cycle charts have already been published. The official IRS tax refund cycle chart has been eliminated and replaced with IRS FAQs. The IRS says the best way to check the status of your refund is using the Where‘s My Refund tool. However, various websites with refund calendars for the 2023 tax season (2022 tax year) have been updated with 2023 direct deposit and check mailing dates.
IRS Refund Schedule Charts typically show that early filers whose returns are accepted before the end of January can anticipate a tax refund direct deposit as early as the first week of February. The day that IRS deposits refunds varies but we notice trends that help you determine the time and days WMR updates and when your tax return is processed. This is an explanation and FAQ about when the IRS updates, WMR and Transcripts.
The refund calendar by the College Investor is a good reference which has been updated for 2023 here: When To Expect My Tax Refund.
I just saw a report that the standard deductions have been increased for this year, making your refund a bit larger. However, I already did mine with Turbotax and it used the old standard deduction of $19,400 for head of household when the new standard deduction is $20,800. Will the IRS adjust this?
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@Kisharai: so she told you yours was sent today too? my account has friday & yesterday but the lady said whoever she had look into my account said it was sent today & my 48hrs would be thursday but it shouldnt take 48 hrs to accept. i asked her what do i do when thursday comes & its still not accepted, she said to call them back. but fb tt chat reps will tell you to call irs after 48 hrs. i asked them what is irs gonna do for me when they dont even have it?
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@Brianne: Calling now and I’ll report back
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Just filed today, and irs accepted 5 minutes later. Now the waiting begans.
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@Brianne: she told me today too, although on the site it CLEARLY says yesterday.
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@MSRazorbackPhD: 800-446-8848 just keep asking for representative when automated system ask what you are calling for. it will eventually connect you
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Looks like transcripts are updating for some! Right on schedule.
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@Brianne: What number did you use? I just put up my grocery delivery…so I’ll call.
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@Kisharai @ MSRazorbackPhD: have either of you called TT to see if they say when yours was sent to irs? im curious to see if they would tall yall the same thing the lady told me, which she said mine was sent today & not yesterday. i want to call them again just to see if i get a different answer
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@Sheila_33: You got that right. I will let you know when I get that 846 and DDD.
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@Maisha: A few dailies with no path credits are seeing deposit dates on their transcripts for Friday.
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@MelloDello53: Dailies can process anyday so it’s not too weird. :)
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@Sharon. O: Yes. It’s my daughters return. :)
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@Please help: Saturday
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@MSRazorbackPhD: when is your birthday,
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@Brianne: Oh yeah! But I got my refund much later than normal. This was before the PATH law!
I normally get excited for my bday, knowing IRS has our returns, but not this year!
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@MSRazorbackPhD: oh ok, I was accepted same day them this year, which was yesterday. I pray you get movement soon!
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@Sheila_33: I just checked my transcripts mine are still n/a and my wage transcript is pretty much blank
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@MSRazorbackPhD: agreed. Too bad we don’t have an ” I got my refund” discord channel. It’s even more frustrating that TT has no answers. I’ve been pestering them all day…
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@Sp103: This was the first year I have ever seen 1 bar on wmr the same day as being accepted. In the past years, it has taken at least 24 hours to register. I noticed it myself yesterday when I filed and was accepted.
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@MSRazorbackPhD: how did hrb handle your issue when you filed with them? did it eventually get submitted & accepted or you have to file with another service?
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@Maisha: my dd is 1/27
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@Kisharai* not logged in: @Brianne:
I wish there was a follow on this site, because it seems like we are the only 3 I have seen with this issue. And our posts are lost with folks speaking about their progression. Just want to keep up with my Pendees.
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@Sheila_33: Not yet. I am always one of the first to get my return. Filed 1/7 accepted 1/16 test batch this year. Nothing on account transcripts yet but last year they were updated with 846 code on Weds and got my DD Weds night at 5pm (NetSpend) No EITC or CTC.
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pending tt user still here & still waiting to be accepted. at this point it wasnt even sent to them today because it would have been accepted already if it was. account is saying one thing & tt reps are saying something else. ive filed early every year i have been filing & never had this problem until this year.
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@Please help: There was an issue with transmitting tax returns and not explaining WHY?! Kinda like what I am dealing with TT :(.
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@MSRazorbackPhD: what happened with h& r. ,😩 I used them this year
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@Kisharai* not logged in: I am going to wait until Thursday morning, and if no movement…I’ll use another tax software. Was a huge fan of TT…after being screwed by HRB. Le sigh!
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@MSRazorbackPhD: nope… Still here and pending strong 😎😎
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Got the N/A again this year lol hopefully the * won’t be back that was nerve racking
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@Sheila_33: ok I still have N/A. I’m assuming you have 2022 listed then
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@Mamatrilogy3: “My husband filed and chose that option, trying to see if it’s legit.” It is legit, but he won’t get a final decision until accepted by the IRS. Once accepted and approved…it takes a few minutes to be loaded.
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I filed on 1/15 via TT. Was accepted by IRS 1/19. Not expecting any news or movement til mid February as I have EITC and CTC.
Anyone get that advance from Credit Karma? My husband filed and chose that option, trying to see if it’s legit.
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Did y’all run off my fellow TT pendees?
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Well just an update, I filed today and was accepted today. At 1 bar on WMR.
Things seem to moving quickly!
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Are transcripts still updating
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@Sheila_33: Daily. No path credits. Weird right.
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@Sharon.O: It is in the left bottom account transcript.
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Good Afternoon, blessed to back here another year! I wonder whats the soonest they will be giving out DD for this year. I don’t believe i have EIC this year either.
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@Dior924: thank you
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@MelloDello53: A weekly sir? Any path credits?
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@Black_Byrd: Thanks for checking.
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@Lori1985: Happy to see you back!
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@MelloDello53: Where are you seeing this as of date. All four of my 2022 accounts say N/A. Are you clicking a previous year or am I looking in the wrong place
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@Sheila_33: Yes. My as of date was 13 February 2023. But N/A on the return etc.
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@Sheila_33: I’m a weekly always have been. No more EIC or ACTC since 2 years ago. Nothing on mine updates until Friday morning around 2 am EST… if it does everything is done all at once… Transcripts, 846.. until then my transcript says N/A but I’m gonna look to be sure.
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Good afternoon everyone!
I did my sons first taxes today and they were accepted immediately. Always a little nervous when you hit that submit button, hoping nothing gets flagged and kicked out. He’s getting a check. I can’t remember if I ever got a check, ours has always been direct deposit. Not sure how long it takes for checks to be mailed. He’s excited to get a little extra money (he’s only 17 and has no bills). He’s planning on buying a ps5 and putting the rest in savings.
My husband and I aren’t rushing ours since they aren’t even being accepted till the 18th. I hope my son doing taxes and him being our dependent doesn’t cause problems. I asked a TurboTax bot person and they said as long as he’s a minor and living under my roof that it was fine. Crossing my fingers.
I don’t really have a question. It just always feels comforting posting updates here and reading everyone else’s. Glad this place is still around.
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@Phillyhero64: me
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@Gators352: Hey Gator! I was worried about you during that hurricane. Hope you didn’t have too much damage.
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@NY-Khidd: exactly!!!
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@Sheila_33: hey,hey,hey What’s happening Sheila how are you? I did my return like 2 days ago I’ve already been accepted but nothing on my transcripts as of now N/A I wasn’t expecting to see it move that quickly anyway but I do have 1 bar but nothing so far on the as of date
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I’m curious about something and maybe y’all can help. Those who were accepted in the test batch last week and are weeklies and can see their transcripts on line….did you see any movement on your transcripts today? Like the “as of” date showing up on the account transcript? I’ve seen two but wondering if anyone else has.
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Did my taxes Saturday 1-21 at 4 PM was received by IRS Monday morning 1-23 and accepted by IRS couple hours later same day 1-23 WMR1 bar no pathact They’re saying the 1st direct deposit date is February 3rd Next Friday Usually comes through on Wednesday though
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@Phillyhero64: Sending positive vibes your way
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This link is perfect for helping users understand their transcripts and what dates and codes translate to.
https://igotmyrefund.com/transcripts/
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@Dior924: thank you
I was accepted 1/18.
Hoping for good news this week
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Deposit should be 6 days before the ddd with a card that release early
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@NY-Khidd: Hey NY that’s what I hate about not being able to pay upfront. The wait drives me crazy!!
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@kadeebug123: No fees. My sister paid upfront and got hers the same day as me.
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@Mrs. P (not signed in): my ddd was 2/24 last year I got the funds on 2/18 … I paid up front last year NOT THIS YEAR UNFORTUNATELY
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@Mrs. P (not signed in): With fees taken out or did you pay up front.. or, no fees at all?
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@kadeebug123: my money hit on 2/16 last year and transcript showed a date of 2/22 but I use a card that loads early.
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Also, can we get a petition going to change our about info’s “tax preparer” from Turbo Tax to Turtle Tax 🤣🤣
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@MSRazorbackPhD: so yours still hasnt been accepted? when i called tt this morning, the rep said she had someone look into my account & said that mine wasnt sent until today. so even though my account is saying yesterday, she said the 48 hrs starts today but she said i shouldnt have to wait that long. ive been off the phone with her for over 2 hours & its still nothing on wmr. and when i chat with tt facebook page, i told them the same thing you posted about how pending means they still have it but they told me pending means it was sent so i dont know whats going on. i filed with tt for the advance but im going to give it until friday & just file with someone else. i created another tt account this morning & was gonna file but it didnt offer me the advance this time.
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@Kisharai* not logged in: Yeah, I have seen “reasonings” of why, and some don’t sound valid.
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Hi All :)
Filed and accepted with early batch testing through IRS. Walking the path, with fees taken out but how soon after was it last year after path lifted that people started seeing deposits rolling in? Anyone remember? I feel like it was a week at least.
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@Phillyhero64: 1/17
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@Dior924: when we’re you accepted
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@MSRazorbackPhD: I don’t buy that…because mine says it’s received mine the 23rd… TurboTax is next level blame shifting 😂😂
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Anyone get their transcript updated.
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What days do transcrips update?
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TurboTax Assistant
Your Federal e-file is currently pending, which means that we have your tax return but it has not yet been filed and accepted
The IRS begins processing e-file returns on January 24th. Returns remain in pending status until they’re accepted or rejected by the IRS
So, sit tight for now. You should receive an email from us within 48 hours confirming that your return has been filed, or with instructions for any additional steps that need to be taken
Once your return is accepted, you should get your refund within 21 days under normal processing times
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Good morning! I am shocked. This is the 1st year I’ve started processing so early.My transcripts updated and are all filled out ..good codes except for 846 due to PATH. As of date 2/13/2023 cycle code 20230402.
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Hi all. Back for another year ❤️ Hope everyone is well!!
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Welcome back all.
Just filed using Taxact-Non Pather typically a weekly. Filed and immediately accepted by the IRS in minutes.
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@Rebecca: Yes once you see an 846 your done! WMR should update tomorrow or Friday!
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I NEVER submit my return until OPENING day .. a lot of returns in the past 3 years or so get left behind for a few days … Once the IRS start accepting returns that’s when I transmit my return . I submitted it yesterday around 5pm … got accepted around 12am this morning
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@Rebecca: you could see it earlier than that. Sometimes they release it early. Depends on your situation
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@Dewy: resequenced with irs or with the tax service you used? i get getting resequenced with irs but never heard of that when actually filing taxes with a service. if i file then it should sit in a queue & get submitted with all others on opening day but somehow a lot of people who filed with tt around the 1st or 2nd week of jan hasnt been accepted/rejected yet by irs. i only used tt for the advance so im going to give it until thursday & just use another service to file. i even created another tt account hoping i could just refile but the advance option didnt pop up.
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Woke up to an 846 for 1-27. Small return used free file. No path. See y’all next year
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@Brianne: Did you look to see “if” there was an electronic footprint on their site…showing 01/24?
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@Rebecca: Congratulations! Wmr should update tomorrow and you should see your direct deposit Friday
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I am able to see account transcript for 2022. It shows a cycle code 02 , 846 with a date of 1/27/23 but WMR still says one bar. Does this still mean I will receive my return on Friday
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@Brianne: I personally don’t file before opening day anymore because twice I filed real early and ended up getting resequenced. I’m weekly though and also I use Taxact. I had to wait a couple years when I filed early and everyone else got their stuff and I got resequenced…
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@Sheila_33: okay thanks. I’ve always done the same thing when I claim my taxes and I’ve never had to wait till after the 15th to get my refund. That’s why I was wondering what the path act was because it is never affected me.
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I was accepted in the test batch, checked my transcripts this morning and account transcript is filled out but return transcript is still showing N/A. WMR still shows one bar, I’m a daily so that will all probably change tomorrow.
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@William Turner: If you can’t see your transcripts online, you can check Wmr each morning to see if your message changes to the path message. Path message is basically a hold message until they can release the refund Feb. 15th. Scroll down and tap on the link i shared that explains it more in detail.
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Man Turbo Tax is so full of it. So i filed 1/6. didnt get accepted in the test batch. status changed on 01/20 to received by irs. then changed yesterday so transmitted. I still havent been accepted. tt fb just keeps saying to wait 24-48 hours & after 48 hrs, if not accepted then call irs (what is irs supposed to tell me when they havent even accepted/rejected my return). so i decided to call Turbo Tax & just got off the phone & the rep said someone looked in my account & said that my return was just sent to irs today & to allow 24-48 hours. like im so done with TT. like how did i file the 6th, opening day was yesterday & now they saying my return was sent today
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So I filed on the 20th and was accepted on the 23rd and wmr currently shows one bar. I claimed two children and the EIC so is it supposed to show a path message on there instead of one bar? I’ve never seen the path act message before so I’m not sure what it’s about.
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@RhansTax: Lol. My mistake. I was hoping for more early acceptance transcript updates and I was in the moment. You got a transcript update, and you got a transcript update. Oprah, I am not. 🤣🤣
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