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IMO ur fine. IRS is super backed up rn. Lots of ppl w/ same issue. The Jan filers seem to be in a weird limbo this yr. My bro filed 1/29 and got his DD yesterday, but I filed 1/22 and still nothing. Makes zero sense tbh. The system isn't FIFO like they claim. Just hang tight a bit longer before stressing.
Wait, your brother filed AFTER you and already got his refund? Did he claim any credits or have a simple return? I'm trying to figure out if there's a pattern to who gets processed faster.
I filed on January 19th, 2024 and was in exactly the same situation until February 15th when my transcript finally updated. I checked every morning at 6:00 AM for 27 days straight with no changes. Then on February 16th my WMR updated to approved, and I received my direct deposit on February 21st. Based on the dates, it seems the IRS is processing January filers in batches, and they're taking about 4-5 weeks this year instead of the usual 2-3 weeks. I'd mark March 1st on your calendar - if you don't see any updates by then, that's when I'd consider calling.
I successfully navigated this verification process last month. After receiving notification that identity verification was required, I received my 14-digit Identity Verification Code via USPS within 9 days. The verification interface required both the code and answers to questions based on my credit history. Post-verification, my return status transitioned from "Being Processed" to "Approved" within 6 business days, with cycle code 20241105 appearing on my transcript. DDD was scheduled exactly 8 days after verification was complete. Total timeframe from verification to deposit was 14 calendar days. My recommendation is to monitor your transcript daily for TC 570 reversal, which indicates verification acceptance.
Did you have to answer any specific financial questions during verification? I'm worried because I've moved several times and don't have access to some of my older financial records.
Just to clarify - the 14-digit code is ONLY for the online verification. If you choose to verify by phone, you won't need the code at all, but you'll need to have your previous year's tax return information handy.
For anyone waiting on verification codes: ⢠Average mail delivery time: 5-10 business days ⢠Verification completion time: ~15 minutes online ⢠Post-verification processing: typically 5-14 days ⢠Most common hold codes: TC 570/971 combination ⢠Fastest resolution: Online verification (vs. phone) ⢠CRITICAL: If no code arrives within 14 days, call IRS immediately! ⢠Need code TODAY? Call early (7am EST) for shortest wait times Running out of time and patience? Most successful verification calls happen Monday-Wednesday before 9am EST!
Just got my refund this morning with the same setup as you. Credit Karma with 2/25 DDD and fees taken out. My SBTPG never updated until after the money was already in my account. Much faster than last year when I used TurboTax - that took almost a week after DDD. For me, the SBTPG website was completely useless but the money still came through. Bank shows it was processed at 4am today.
I'm in a similar boat with DDD of 2/25/25 but I'm using TurboTax. My transcript updated on February 19th, but nothing has shown in my account yet. Called my bank on February 22nd and they said they don't even see a pending deposit. Really worried because I've read horror stories about refunds being stuck at SBTPG for weeks! Especially concerned since I filed on January 29th and it's already been so long.
Did you receive any correspondence or notices from the IRS before getting your refund? My situation is similar to yours (filed Feb 10, 5 dependents) but unlike your smooth process, I received a 5071C identity verification letter. Wondering if that's going to delay me compared to your timeline.
The PATH Act hold is specifically designed to prevent refund fraud. Your return was likely flagged as low-risk based on your filing history and documentation. The IRS uses an automated system called Dependent Database (DDb) to cross-reference dependent information against multiple federal databases. Clean matches move through faster. Most returns with Child Tax Credit claims actually take 3-4 weeks after February 15th to process. You're one of the lucky ones.
FireflyDreams
I believe there might be some confusion about how the deposit system works. From my understanding, the IRS releases funds to the financial institutions according to the DDD, but then each institution has their own processing schedule. Cashapp tends to be relatively quick, but there are no guarantees about exact timing. It would be prudent to allow at least 24-48 hours after your DDD before becoming concerned. The Treasury processing system follows specific protocols that are outside the control of both the IRS and the receiving financial institution.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
ā¢But why would they give us a "direct deposit date" if that's not actually when it deposits? Isn't that misleading? And why would some people get it early while others have to wait days after their supposed "deposit date"? The whole system seems unnecessarily complicated, doesn't it?
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Javier Morales
I've tracked my refunds like a meteorologist tracks storm patterns for the past 8 tax seasons. What I've found is that Cashapp typically posts deposits between 11am-2pm Eastern on the actual DDD. It's like waiting for a train - the schedule says 2:00, but sometimes it arrives at 1:55 and sometimes at 2:10. Traditional banks often show pending deposits a day early, but Cashapp doesn't show pending - it just appears when processed. Check your account around midday today, and I'd bet it will be there.
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