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How to read IRS cycle codes in 2026

An IRS cycle code is an 8-digit code on your IRS tax transcript that indicates the day your return was posted to the IRS ...
One of the biggest questions we see during tax season are what the various reference codes mean on the IRS Refund Status Tool (previously known as "Where's My Refund") - or on the IRS2Go app. A lot of ...