System delay. Not unusual. Happens every year. IRS computers update in batches. February filers often wait longer. Keep checking WMR daily. Transcript will appear suddenly. No need to panic yet. Still within normal timeframe.

I understand how frustrating and confusing this can be! Here's what's likely happening: • Your return is in the system (since it was accepted on 2/12) • It's currently in the processing queue • Transcript generation happens AFTER initial processing • The IRS rep can only see what's in their system • "Blank" transcripts are common for February filers until April I filed on February 9th last year and couldn't get transcripts until April 1st, but my refund processed normally. Unless you get a specific error letter, this is just normal IRS processing delays.

Be extremely careful with Form 4868 extension requests! If you underestimate your tax liability significantly, the IRS can invalidate your extension retroactively. This happened to a client of mine who estimated owing $1,200 but actually owed $6,800. The IRS assessed a failure-to-file penalty of $1,275 plus interest compounded daily. Always err on the side of overpayment if there's any uncertainty in your tax situation.

Has anyone here filed an extension while living abroad? I'm wondering if the process is different for someone who qualifies for the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion compared to someone like you who's newly arrived in the US?

I think I might be able to help with the transcript access issue, which could give you some answers. Many people don't realize that the transcript system has very specific requirements that often cause access problems. For instance, if you've recently moved or changed phone numbers, the verification system might reject you. Or if you're using a VPN, that can trigger security blocks. In my case, I had to request a PIN by mail because I couldn't pass the online verification. It took about 10 days to arrive, but once I had it, I could see exactly what was happening with my return.

Just a word of caution - I was in a similar situation last year and made the mistake of calling multiple times and creating multiple online accounts trying to check different ways. This actually flagged my account for potential identity verification issues, which added another 60 days to my processing time. Compared to other tax years, 2024 processing is significantly slower for many filers. The IRS is dealing with staffing shortages and increased verification procedures. If you've only been waiting 23 days, I'd strongly suggest giving it at least until the 30-day mark before taking more aggressive action.

When my mom passed last year, I was in a similar situation with needing my refund for funeral costs. After weeks of trying to reach someone at the IRS with no luck, I used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They were able to expedite my refund due to hardship. Sometimes just getting a human on the phone makes all the difference when you're dealing with something urgent. Glad you found the help you needed here!

This community helped me figure out my offset issues last year too. The regular IRS phone lines are basically useless during tax season, but someone here pointed me to the right department to call. Got my issue resolved in one call instead of weeks of runaround. Congrats on your refund!

Back in 2022, I had this exact same situation. Filed in January, transcript showed N/A for weeks. Everything was perfectly fine. The IRS processing centers get overwhelmed at the beginning of tax season. Your return is probably sitting in a digital queue waiting to be processed. As long as you received an acceptance confirmation, you're in their system.

I always prepare for this waiting game every year! Last year I filed on January 21st and didn't see transcript updates until February 18th. Then suddenly everything updated at once! My sister-in-law filed on February 3rd and got her refund before me. The IRS works in mysterious ways. Just make sure you have all your documentation organized in case they request anything.