What does it mean when your bars disappear

[tiphawee804]

My bars disappear but it still says processing a refund date will be displayed with possible .

[somethingaboutmary]

It simply means that the graphic display bar is missing.  Contrary to popular belief, it is not a signal of trouble with your return.  It simply means your return has been accepted by the IRS and is currently being processed.

[mjjuicey]

Ok, I lost my bars as well, but I'm getting the same exact message, minus the topic 152 thing.. what do you think that means?? I'm confused cause I filled EIC...??

[somethingaboutmary]

@mjjuicey The topic 152 shows for people expecting a direct deposit of their refund, if you are awaiting a paper check you will not see that topic.

[mjjuicey]

Ok, I filed electronically and have it set up to be  direct deposited in my bank.. like I have been doing for the last 9 years.. so hmmm I wonder why I didn't get the topic thing.. should I feel concerned??

[somethingaboutmary]

This comment section will not allow a photo upload so look for my response in the Answer segment below.

[somethingaboutmary]

@mjjuicey Does your WMR show this screen?

[mjjuicey]

Yes

[mjjuicey]

Can you see the picture I just sentb

[tiphawee804]

No it says your refund is still processing

[mjjuicey]

This is my email <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:mjjuicey@gmail.com">mjjuicey@gmail.com</a> can you email me on this account so I can send you the picture

[somethingaboutmary]

Typically, if there are any problems there will be a notifier on the screen once the problem is identified.  Keep an eye on the page, there is no need to check WMR more often than once a day as it updates daily in the wee hours of morning so a check at 8 AM Eastern Time will show the same as a check at 8 PM that same day.  You may see one of the following codes: Tax Topic 151, 152, 203 etc. There should be instructions or a clickable link highlighted in blue to select for more information.  It could be a glitch in the system at this point, I would not be concerned unless that topic changes or you receive a letter from the IRS via postal mail.  Please, please remember that the United States Internal Revenue Service will NOT call you and they will NOT email you!

[somethingaboutmary]

@mjjuicey   My email is <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:somethingaboutmary@live.com">somethingaboutmary@live.com</a>

[immyshasmith1]

I JUST RECIEVED THE EXACT SAME SCREEN WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

[somethingaboutmary]

@immyshasmith1   Which screen?  The PATH or the simple processing with no graphic bar?