Finally some light on the situation!!!

[shankessie]

Hello. Ok so I filed on Feb 17th and on the wmr website all of my bars are gone and it says my return is still being processed and a date will be provided refer to tax topic 152. It’s been like this for almost 4 weeks. So I finally spoke to an IRS representative who was very helpful with explaining to me what is going on.  She was the 3rd person I’ve spoken with. The first guy told me I had a code 900 but didn’t explain to me anything about it just said nothing had been submitted as far as forms or anything sent out for me to worry about. The second lady just said looks like 2 weeks. So this last lady explained the best she could what is happening. I am stuck in the ers “error” dept along with half of the rest of the world and the code 900 is basically just some kind of transmission error within the system. It can take up to 10 weeks to resolve itself or even get to the point where  live IRS people even get their hands on it. There are two phases. Once you get past the code 900 transmission error then you’re stuck with another code 100. She even read me from the IRS handbook what this means. Again it’s within their system and there is literally nothing we the taxpayers nor the IRS representatives can do. But good news is that once you change to code 100 she said it typically takes 3-4 days for your refund to be processed. But if the error can’t be fixed within the system then it  could be longer due to something we may have to fix. So it you’re seeing that message on wmr try calling to see where you stand. They can tell you when your 10 weeks will be up. Hopefully as things settle down this “system error” will ease up some. Honestly I feel like they were horribly overloaded and this ers is just kinda like a holding cell in jail because there’s no room for anymore inmates. Who knows. I hope this helps. Good luck to everyone and try not to stress it will come when you least expect it but need it most!

[Mistyh78616]

I. Passed my 10 weeks and theman still can't help me tell me to "contact my congressman" wtf kind of answer is that? 

[xmasbaby0]

@Mistyh78616

Millions of people are waiting for the severely backlogged IRS to process their tax returns and send their refunds.   You are not the only one.

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.   Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.  The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-filed on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.   Congress changed the tax laws in the middle of the tax season so millions of returns need to be recalculated; and now on top of all that,  they have to gear up to start making monthly child tax credit payments.

Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.  The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.  Some refunds are delayed because of the tax law changes that went into effect recently.   If your return has unemployment or the premium tax credit on it, that may be delaying it.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-pr...

From this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

 As of June 23, 2021, we had 17.5 million unprocessed individual returns in the pipeline. Unprocessed returns include tax year 2020 returns such as those requiring correction to the Recovery Rebate Credit amount or validation of 2019 income used to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This work does not require us to correspond with taxpayers but does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund. If, as a result, a correction is made to any RRC, EITC or ACTC claimed on the return, the IRS will send taxpayers an explanation. Taxpayers are encouraged to continue to check Where’s My Refund? for their personalized refund status and can review Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions.

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to 2021, and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors.  We are rerouting tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues depends on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

What you should do: If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s my refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. We’re working hard to get through the backlog. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.