I received my refund through NetSpend exactly 3 days ago after a similar situation. Filed on 2/10, accepted same day, had a 570 code for exactly 21 days, then got an 846 code with a 3/23 DDD. The deposit hit my account at precisely 9:17am on 3/23. The amount was $5,842 which was exactly what I expected. My divorce was finalized in November 2023, and this was also my first time filing with a changed status. The verification process seems to be taking 14-21 days for most people with status changes this year based on the 156 posts I've tracked on this forum.

Congrats on getting ur $$$! For anyone else waiting, here's another option to try: check ur transcript for TC 846 code (that's the refund issued code) instead of just relying on WMR. WMR only updates once a day but transcripts can update multiple times. Also, if ur using NetSpend, download their app and set up notifications - sometimes the app shows pending deposits b4 they actually post to ur account. And don't forget to check the tax prep fees section if u had fees taken out of ur refund - sometimes they take more than u expected which can explain why the amount looks off.

Looking at the bigger picture here - what we're seeing is the result of the IRS operating multiple systems that don't always communicate well with each other. The Advanced CTC payment system was set up separately from the main tax processing system, which is why you can receive one without the other being processed. Has anyone received any notices in the mail from the IRS? Sometimes they send letters explaining delays but the letters themselves get delayed. Would you mind sharing what your tax situation is like - did you claim any credits besides the CTC?

Have you checked your transcript online at IRS.gov/transcripts? According to the r/IRS community, many people find more detailed information there than WMR shows. If you see a TC 570 code, that typically indicates a hold on your account. What filing status did you use, and did you claim any other credits like EITC? These factors can significantly impact processing times.

I've been tracking refund timing for the past three tax seasons, and I'm definitely seeing faster processing this year. Last year my refund took 24 days with similar credits claimed. The year before that was during COVID backlog and took 47 days. This year? Just 11 days from acceptance to deposit. The IRS seems to have finally caught up on their backlog and improved their systems.

I filed on March 15, 2024, and got my refund on March 26, 2024 - just 11 days later! Also have 2 kids and claimed CTC. I was shocked because last year it took until May 12th to get my refund after filing in February. The IRS must have really streamlined their processes this year. I'm actually impressed for once!

Have you considered using the free fillable forms directly from the IRS? It's like doing your taxes on paper but electronically. If you're comfortable with the tax forms and calculations, this is completely free regardless of income or tax situation. It's not as user-friendly as TurboTax or H&R Block - more like filling out Excel spreadsheets than being guided through questions - but if you know what you're doing with taxes, it works just like filing paper forms but without the stamp.

Has anyone tried the IRS's Free File Fillable Forms? I was skeptical at first since I have 1099 income from three different clients, but it worked perfectly for me. You do need to know which forms to fill out (Schedule C, SE, etc.), but if you're comfortable with basic tax concepts, it's completely free no matter your income level. I've used it for the past three tax seasons without issues?

I filed on February 13th, 2024 and was in the same situation until March 30th. What worked for me was requesting a Tax Return Transcript instead of an Account Transcript. For some reason, my Return Transcript showed up first, even though everyone says it should be the opposite. Also, check your transcript between 3-6am on Wednesdays and Thursdays - that's when the IRS system typically updates according to the cycle codes. I noticed my transcript finally appeared at 4:27am on a Thursday morning after showing N/A for weeks. If you're desperate and need your refund for bills, you might consider applying for the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can help if you're facing financial hardship due to refund delays.

I was in this exact situation last year. Filed February 12th, 2023 and had absolutely nothing on my transcript until March 28th. I remember checking obsessively every day and driving myself crazy. What I learned from that experience: IRS processing doesn't follow any logical pattern we can discern. Some people who filed after me got their refunds weeks earlier. This year I filed February 15th, 2024, and had the same empty transcript situation until yesterday. Suddenly everything updated at once, and my direct deposit is scheduled for April 17th. No explanation for the delay, no issues with my return. My advice based on two years of this: the system works eventually, just not on any timeline that makes sense to us mere mortals.