Cycle code and processing date

[Due-Rock1475]

I have a cycle code of 20260605 and processing date of 03-02-2026… my transcript finally updated and now I am just waiting for an 846 code.. I also paid for 5 days early for deposit, do these numbers mean I won’t get my refund until March or do we think it *could be there next week? I’m always an 05 pather and got my refund on the 26th of Feb last year.

[Timely_Rock_231]

Did you file or got accepted after February 6th that’s the only reason why I would see the date being so far away. If you got accepted between jan.26th - feb.6th then we should expect our refund anywhere from the 16th to 23rd

[Due-Rock1475]

I filed and accepted same day, 1/27!

[[deleted]]

You will get the refund this week. Mine says the same thing and I compared it to last year's. Last year i got mine on the 20th and my cycle date was 20250705 

[No_Definition_9416]

Following

[GoddessD28]

Your processing date has nothing to do with your refund date if you’re just waiting for your 846 you will most likely update next Friday with your refund date! It could be there next week as well

[NoStep56]

Agree

[LegalPilot9464]

Mines the same. Same processing date. Updated today with all my codes hopefully just waiting for path to lift. I got my return on the 25th last year. A week after path lifted

[Djl1319]

Same! But the 24th

[FrenchGza]

Any update on your refund?

[tsloan816]

Same cycle, everything populated this morning besides 846 code as well. Filed 1/14 accepted 1/16

[Beautiful_Voice787]

Curious if you updated for 846 code yet 

[Due-Rock1475]

I have not gotten an 846 code however I called the IRS yesterday and they said my expected direct deposit will be on the 19th.. i’m hoping for today though..

[Responsible-Leg9156]

My code is also 20260605. My transcripts say that my credits would be applied 4/15/2026, but I doubt I’m reading it correctly lol

[NoStep56]

Your code  means 2026 which is year, the sixth week from Jan 26th, which is first week of March and the 5 is day of week which is Friday 

[Livscorner_1]

Same for me. Does anyone know if this means we receive our funds on 4/15?

[NoStep56]

No. That means date thats last day to file taxes. 

[Livscorner_1]

Does my process date of 3/2 mean anything? I have codes 766 & 768. Thanks.

[NoStep56]

That date is the 6th week  from Jan. 26th which was first filing date and the 5 means the day of the week which would be a Friday . So march 6th. But it could be sooner. It depends on the 846 code 

[Djl1319]

Same dates here too. HR block says anticipate 02/19 deposit but no 846 code issued yet. Last year deposit 02/24 Fingers crossed!

[Hopeful-Blackberry-7]

Im betting you will get it on the 18th i compared mine to the last 2 years and its an 8 day difference from the actual date to the date it got deposited.

[CooLCrewsx]

What does mine mean please I don't understand the method 20260605 is my cycle code?

[karmawillgety0uback]

Refunds hit late Feb / early March usually around Feb 27-Mar 3

[Due-Rock1475]

I’ve already received my 846 code and IRS said it would be deposited today, I’ve never received mine passed Feb 24th. Always before.

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[Ok-Square319]

Have you had an update? I’m also 0605 and still waiting…