What does tax topic 152 mean my status went from received to now tax code 152

[JotikaT2]

Truthfully, nothing has been usual this season.  The IRS is stretched thin at this point with the social distancing requirements and the stimulus payments.

Attached is a link that indicates what the IRS is functioning with at this point in time.  As the social distancing requirements are eased, they will also be able to resume normal operations and get everything processed.

How to track my refund

[cindysgriffin]

Someone give me some info, please.  No one at IRS due to COVID

[alishapye]

Yes I Didi give them all of my information

[boo17]

I had filed my taxs on jan 29 2021 had got one bar but now i am still waiting on the irs its giving me a massages saying that i am still in processing but it has been over the 21 days....but it say this code 152. so should i be worried

[HeatherPLO]

This just means the IRS is processing your refund. For further details, please see the IRS article here.  

[Wethepeople]

Tax Topic 152: We (possibly made an error)

that will need a further look. They(IRS employees) usually fixed the errors within 10-14 days(after their 21 days period....,then additional 14 days). After then call them for more information. (If you did not already received a letter yet in the mail).

[condoscj]

HI, MY TAXES WERE EFILE ON THE 12 OF FEB AND ACCEPTED BY THE IRS.  I DONT SEE VERY WELL SO I MAY HAVE MADE AND ERROR. I SAW 1200 REFUND DUE TO ME, BUT FEW DAYS PRIOR IN JAN WE GOT 2 CHECKS FOR 600 A PIECE, IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THE INFO I GAVE THEM WAS WRONG BECAUSE UNABLE TO SEE WELL AND THAT THOSE 2 CHECKS IS THAT REFUND, SORRY I AM VERY CONFUSED, HELP, IT HAS BEEN MORE THEN 21 DAYS AND I KEEP GETTING CODE 152.

[SForrestLO]

@condoscj 

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

[condoscj]

thank you for clarifying the 152 code by IRS I am aware of this code. The question was.  when I did  the taxes, did not see well, as soon as I did send it to the IRS I received 2 checks for the 2 of us for  a total 1200, same amount of the refund if that ever occurs. my worry is were those checks already reflected on my tax papers  and is that why  it is taking so long for the IRS to refund/thank you

[chato17634]

yes from turbo tax free addition

[condoscj]

sorry, yes what!!!!! was I* correct that the 2 checks were part of stimulus plan, so now that it shows in my tax returns as a refund to come what do I do, notify the IRS or wait. Thank you.

[Pr3tty]

I received that tax topic 152 I called the IRS they said a area was made and they was fixing it but couldn't tell me what the area is. what type of area could most likely be made ?

[KathrynG3]

It is a routine review. It could be related to any credits being claimed. 

To check if more details are available, create or log in to your account to check for any IRS messages: IRS View Your Tax Account.

The IRS only provides this, which a general overview: Topic No. 152 Refund Information.

@Pr3tty

[Kerli126]

Yes, it's a standard message for multiple issues that can delay your taxes. For example, if you put your past year's GI wrong, not only will it be received as an amended tax return when you try again to file for turbo tax... in some cases it will also delay your taxes. If you had stocks, bonds, 401k, won the lottery, worked out of state or worked for Agency it will also show general messages like this and your return will be delayed most of the times. 

[Kerli126]

If it's more than 21 days you can call [phone number removed] ext 652-653 put your ssn/zipcode/dob and wait for a rep. if it tells you to call back because all lines are busy KEEP TRYING!