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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 filed Jan 27th then amended in may got a hold of my congressman and now it said take action called the number and the lady said it is being processed and the adjustment will be there in a week or so. They will mail me a check get a hold of your C
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@7 month wait:
Sorry if not relevant, but contact your senators office, they can help get an advocate. They also sometimes have higher strings they can pull.
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Question – my adhd tax, so I finally filed on the last day that I could, my 2019 returns. Sent them in so I’d get the green card back, and showed sent on 7/17/2023. So as of today I see in my transcript the 820 code. I don’t quite understand this code. Google searching has various answers – it was rejected, it’s being used to pay a past owed item (don’t owe anything, but several years ago I was worried I might so I had filed the injured spouse form; didn’t file it with this return), they’re not refunding. Any ideas on the code? I’ll be calling tomorrow when I have time, just thought I’d ask here. Thx!
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The irs said my stimulus was sent on a pre paid card , I never recieed any
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I never received 3 stimulus cars what can I do
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After 7 months…..FINALLY 846!
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@Newtothis01: They have been direct depositing some amended refunds for this year, but if it wasn’t able to be deposited, then they may be sending a check.
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@Danielle79: If you’re a weekly processor, then it’s possible you won’t see anything until next Friday on transcripts, but at least there’s movement. :)
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@Newtothis01: I think it’ll be mailed. I have same code with same date. I read in another group Friday release dates are normally mailed.
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Question my amended taxes were finally finished on the the 25th I have a 846 code with an issue date of 08/25/2023 but I have direct deposit will it come that way or will I receive a check because 08/25 has came and went and still no deposit.
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@Sheila_33: I woke up, and trans filled account ECT
My can’t did youn
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@Sheila_33: Go a cp05a, they said…..kibkeep
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Can someone help me please..so transcripts were updated last night al filled out. No 846 code with processing date of June 19
Adjustments we’re made. Is it possible I have to wait a whole week, or could my trans update through tomorrow?
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@7 month wait: I would definitely consider contacting your local advocates office and see if they can give you an idea what is holding processing up. Might be as simple as a verification of income that you could provide or dispute.
https://www.irs.gov/advocate/local-taxpayer-advocate
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Filed at the end of January. Got the cool 570 code in February. Absolutely no movement. Received letters saying nothing needed to be done 3 times. Finally called and again told I didn’t need to do anything. About 2 weeks ago I see a 1095 form was added to my “income” section but have no clue what it’s for. Still no update on my transcript. I guess that’s considered movement? Nothing has changed since though. Hope I see some update tonight but if not should I try for an advocate? How do I get an advocate? It’s been 7 months I’m sort of just at the it’s never coming point.
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@Sheila_33: ok thank you
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@Salavere: That’s great. At least you know what’s coming. Hopefully, you’ll see a check within the week. :)
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@N: It’s possible they could delay it again. If it doesn’t update after the 8/31, I’d be tempted to contact an advocate and see what your options are.
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@Sheila I have a quick question regarding my 2021 amended tax return the 20 weeks was up on Jul 20, I called only to be told another 30 days. Which will end on 8/31. Can they keep delaying it? Is it best at this point to get an advocate if they do nothing by 8/31
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@Sheila_33: I think so too! An that is what happened as well, just got off the phone with them.
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@Lillyoner: The 971 may be a letter explaining any action they may have taken. Fridays are big transcript days so check back then and see if anything has updated.
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@Salavere: That’s what most likely will happen since it couldn’t be direct deposited. You may see a check between 3 to 5 days after it is sent out.
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I amended my tax return and have code 971 and 977 but I thought I owe them for sure. It doesn’t have a money value. What can I expect?
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I can’t get a hold of a live person I’m getting the run around I’m still waiting on 2021 federal taxes wich is well over 10k still haven’t received it been in touch with irs turbo tax and tag I just want my damn $$
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@Jasmine: they were trying to get my employer to send them a copy of the correct w-2.
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So my refund for tax period 2021 originally said refund issued 08/16/23. Then it said refund cancelled 08/28/23 code 841. Then it says refund issued 08/25/23 846. So my question is did they try to DDD it to my old checking account? An it came back does that mean there cutting me a check on the 08/25/23? An how long now will it take?
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@Salavere: what was wrong with your return?
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@Mary: thanks!!!
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Little help here
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@Salavere Look for it at the latest Monday 8/21
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So the IRS finally finished my 2021 tax return after 2 years and I’m wondering if my transcript said 846 refund 08/16/23 and there mailing my check how long will it take?
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@E The notice has to do with changes made to your return by you. If the changes are correct you should receive your refund in 2-3 weeks.
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@mary according to my transcript my refund issued date was 7.28.23. I did not receive a check the following week. The notice and interest date on my transcript is 8/7th. I received the CP21B notice 8/12th Any insight?
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@vanny e its possible hope you get it earlier
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@Mary: I called the irs and the rep told me I should see my DD on 8/17 he gave me the account info to verify my bank account i entered was correct. I bank with a credit union and My pay dates are Fridays and always get Wednesday after 9 pm . Will this be the same?
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-@Vanny e Most ppl with a date that is a Friday will get a check so if yours says 8/17 which is a Thursday look for a Direct deposit.
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@ChristinainDetroit: Did You select check or DDD?
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First time amended my refund and I just checked Transcripts have 846- 8/17/2023 with an amount with no negative sign. But no bars just received , will I get DDD or a check in the mail?
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@NV@ChristinainDetroit: I am under my tax refund on May 17. Just check transcripts says 846 August 17. Will I get direct deposit or a check in the mail
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If I was processed on the 9th of august when should I expect my check?
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@sgorham29: that’s great. I filed my amended return in March and Tuesday was my 20 week. I called yesterday and the rep said it will probably take 30 days more but it may be sooner. I hope for a update soon
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@Bobby Bonilla: Just checked my informed delivery for what mail I will get today and low and behold my refund check is going to be in my hands today!!! Finally, and just an FYI for anyone waiting, my transcript and where is my refund never updated with the 846!!!
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@sgorham29: likely somewhere during the 4 to 6 weeks from august 3
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Correction: Does anyone know how long it takes for a 2021 tax return to be processed?
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Does anyone know how long it takes to have a 2022 tax return processed?
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I have a question for anyone that may know the answer just jump on in here! Ok, filed Jan, Injured Spouse waited the 11 weeks and they offset me in error anyway they reversed the offset in April but nothing happened after that. I finally contacted my Congressman, who assigned an Advocate that was in May, so no refund yet. I called the IRS today and the person said the case was closed on August 3rd and it would be 4 to 6 weeks more, having said all that my question is does that mean I will finally get my refund and if so how long does it take?
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Amended my taxes on march 21. July 11th was my 16th week I called and they said it’s going to take additional 4 weeks. Tomorrow the 8th will be 20 weeks. I hoping to wake up to my transcripts updated
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My check was in the mailbox today for my amended return!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 My transcript showed a 846 code for 8/4/2023
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@Mary: ok I’m going to keep a lookout… thanks for hanging around all of these years 😂😂 I know we drive you crazy each year
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@Mary my amended return has a refund issued date of 7.28.23 but I have received it yet… any insight?
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Botery the 570 code is usually a credit hold on your refund, if the problem was ID verify it could take around 3 weeks to sort out. But keep an eye on your transcripts and watch for a 571 code which means a released of the hold.
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@ChristinainDetroit Its being mailed it should be there tomorrow or Tuesday.
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Soooo I need some insight. Turbo tax filed my amended return electronically on 3/7/2023. I checked My transcript this past Tuesday and seen the 846 refund issued code for 8/4/2023. So my question is how will it come??? I used direct deposit with my original return. It’s 8/6/2023 now and I haven’t seen a deposit
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Sent not semt
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Anyone know why the IRS keeps sending me the same unfinished “thank you for your submitted forms for may 1 2023” letter. I semt those forms way before i amended and the newest one says that letter was sent august 2 2023. Are they that slow in the head?
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