What does tax topic 152 mean exactly and not answering with geneal

[smadlock]

OK ok ok....you are going just get the canned answers from Turbo Tax over and over.  Here's my real 2020 experience.

I filed on Feb 23rd.  My taxes were accepted by the IRS on Feb 25th and I was given a possible refund date of March 17th.  I checked the status on the IRS refund tracker and I had the Accepted/Topic 152 status.  It stayed that way until March 8th when it was moved to Approved status.  The refund date was updated to March 11th (today).  I checked my bank first thing...my refund was in my account. 

Your situation may be different and may not match mine.  Just posting my experience for others peace of mind...good luck!

[Craiglk78]

I got an email from turbo tax saying that my federal and state were accepted and that was on 3-4-20 but i chexked a few minutes ago on wheres my refund andnit says i have to wait 24 hours once they were accepted!? Im confused. And of course there was a topic 152 

[Craiglk78]

Turbo tax said mi e was accepted on the 4th of march and i chexk the irs and it says i need to wait 24 hours after its accepted to check!?  Idk what to think.  Does anyone ever get an email feom the IRS saying they are approves or just the tax preparer

[VolvoGirl]

Accepted just means the IRS accepted your return for processing.  They verified a couple basic things to know it was from you.  Once the IRS accepts your return then Turbo Tax is done with their part.  The IRS doesn't update or tell Turbo Tax anything about your refund.  After the IRS accepts your refund they process it.  Then they approve it.  You don't get any emails or notice when  they approve or send your refund.  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.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/26285

[Ashleilei]

should I call IRS for an update?

[Ashleilei]

@CassLO @I have no EIC and/or ACTC.

[CassLO]

Unfortunately, many people are experiencing this long delay for their tax returns, even without

EIC and/or ACTC.

Please see the link below for more information:

What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days? - TurboTax Support Video

[hapjak3232]

Have used turbo tax for years but this year maybe my last with turbo tax.  I was accepted on 1/30 2 weeks later saw still processing tax topic 152.  IRS said a week ago that turbo tax did not transmit my return so now it has been sent to errors department and will take 8 weeks to process or longer.  So end of March will be my 8 weeks.  Have not received my state either.  Then I get an email from turobo tax saying they are going to debit $190 out of my account t.  Called turbo tax specialist and she said she was going to extend that debit date and I should see an email but guess what???  No email from where it was extended just an email stating that the case was closed!!!!  So I am pusses and want a refu d from turbo tax.  I should not have to pay for a service that I did not receive.  I may even have to mail in my taxes if it does not get corrected!!!!!

[tiki24]

My refund was accepted on jan. 29. It still says processing and no date available yet just says refer to tax topic 152. I did form 8885 as you suggested for the health insurance credit.so why is it taking so long getting frustrated with turbo tax I followed  all their instructions  and this is what I get uugh

[KatrinaLO]

If you are concerned about the status of your taxes and you are past the 21 day mark you should call the IRS to see if they can provide you with any additional information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVYONZQMhW0

[hapjak3232]

So what about how turbo tax has really screwed a bunch of people up with their taxes this year???  Can you tell me why should you debit my amount of $190.00 when I may have to wait forever for my taxes and when they may have to mail me a check???  Needless to say turbo tax did not give me a service I am suppose to pay for!! I will be calling a turbo tax specialist Monday to ask where the email is I was suppose to be gettting about extending the date to debit my funds!!  Can you answer that ???????  Funny how I can not get a response from turbo tax!!!!

[yessie]

great answer! finally someone that has a brain!

[DaraLO]

@hapjak3232  The TurboTax fee is for the preparation of your tax return.  Once you submit your return and it is accepted by the IRS (or your state), all processing and updates are taken over by them.

The IRS generally issues federal refunds within 21 days.  If it's been over 21 days since your return was accepted, you will need to call the IRS directly to inquire about the status of your refund.  Go here for steps to reach a live IRS agent when you call.

If you owe federal taxes and set up direct debit, you can’t change your payment date in TurboTax after your return has been accepted but you can cancel it and make other payment arrangements with the IRS.  Refer to the following TurboTax FAQ for additional information and instructions:  How do I change my payment date?

If you owe state taxes and set up direct debit, you can get the latest on tax deadlines and guidance for your state on the following page:  Is the Tax Deadline Delayed? What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Taxes

[Mr_Monday_Night]

Well it's  Corona2020 let's see if I get minez in 10 dayz...(looking up to the sky) just like in 2015

Corovirus just dropped a mixtape. It haz some pretty sick trackz. 

[AshleyLO]

@Mr_Monday_Night If you would like to stay up-to-date on the details of the stimulus payments as they become available, please visit: Economic impact payments: What you need to know