I was told to refer to topic 152 and provided with this message We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. Should I worry?

Topic 152 means that your tax returns may require further review and could take longer. Please see Topic 152 for more detailed information.

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152

I just checked my status and mine is saying the same thing after midnight. The first message was it was still processing with no bars. Mine was accepted 1/25 with dependents and Schedule C for business.

My status says the samething … weird 

Isn’t this considered the PATH message. If so they do this every year eap if you have dependents or are getting an EIC.

Mine says this exact thing and i keep getting hung up on my the irs. I filed and was accepted on Jan 26th. My app updated to this message yesterday. First I read that this was an error message. But I'm not sure. I want to know why would it be taking longer to process? Does it mean there is a problem with it? So frustrating. 

I read in another forum this comment:

Please see the below TurboTax help article for information on why some returns may take longer to process.

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

I got the same message as well. Filed 1/24. Federal and State got accepted 1/24. Estimated federal refund date 2/14 and when checking my status it said to refer to topic 152. I got my state already deposited into my bank account. It was pending in my bank account on 2/3 and deposited on 2/7. Weird that I got my state before my federal. Hopefully everything is ok with my federal.

@joui

You should be able to keep track of your return at our tracking guide here.  

If it has been over 21 days since your return has been Accepted, please see this Help Article which explains why some refunds take longer than others.  

So you saying that they created  that message just to give themselves enough time to get caught up.??🤔

The PATH Act, and the Tax Topic 152 message has existed since 2015.   It isn't new, but the IRS is behind.   Refunds on returns with EIC have started to be issued.  

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds on any tax return that claims the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit.

Congress passed the PATH Act because identity thieves frequently claim one or both of these refundable tax credits. The PATH Act gives the IRS extra time to detect fraudulently-filed returns, which helps identity theft victims get their legitimate refunds more quickly.

The IRS usually begins issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit in late March.

If your return contains either of these credits, you can track its status at the IRS Where's My Refund?  site.

• What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

The part about issuing refund with EITC in late March your wrong. They have always been deposited mid February up to the first week of March! Your a tax expert and you don’t know this?

I have the same message.  I filed electronically on Jan. 25th. I am single with no EIC or dependents.  I was  originally told I should get mine by 2/15.  I called yesterday and got zero help.  I am very discouraged and hope this will process soon.  

Did you get any help yet? I got no help was supposed to receive 2/15 as well

Please see this re the March 1 date:

When to Expect Your Refund if You Claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

I have this same message. I filed on 1/26 and they got accepted the same day. I am not sure what is going on, I hope that there is nothing wrong with my return. I do have the ATC & EIC? 

I got the same message and now I am worried I did something wrong. I checked my return and all the numbers are correct. Could it be something with Turbotax? 🤔

Tax Topic 152 is a tax topic related to refund information and refund timing. For more information, please click on the link below.

Topic No. 152 Refund Information

Please see the below TurboTax help article if you are claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit.

Some federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act

You’re wrong 152 means that you’re getting a refund, i think you meant 150 or 151

You didn't do anything wrong. There are many of us that are seeing this same message. There is an entire thread about it in Reddit that I am following.

Do you have the link to the Reddit thread?

Bless you for this info! 

I was having a panic attack. My entire state tax return was garnished by a medical bill I had no idea was ever in collections or that my insurance did not cover it (a 100% covered item). Then I saw this message and was like: "Oh great, what now." :(

I'm in the same boat. Bank account is in the negatives now because I was expecting it to arrive early or at least on time like last year.

I'm in the same boat.