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Level 2
posted Feb 8, 2022 9:53:26 AM

We apologize your return is delayed on wheres my refund as ststus

When checking my Where's my refund i get this message , started last night "we apologize your return is delayed " 2/7/2022

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Level 4
Feb 8, 2022 10:56:02 AM

That’s happening to a lot of people for some reason this year-me included 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 8, 2022 3:25:02 PM

Once the return has been filed, Turbo Tax does not receive any updates on when it will be finalized. It is best to continue to monitor the progress on the Where's My Refund website, or contact the IRS. 

 

You can contact the IRS by following the instructions here

Level 15
Feb 8, 2022 6:05:49 PM

They should have stuck with "We received your return and it is being processed."

Level 3
Feb 13, 2022 5:00:36 AM

Yup absolutely should have lol

Level 3
Feb 15, 2022 4:58:30 AM

Everyone who is waiting on the EIC or Child tax credit should see that message....but they're"supposedly" starting the process for that today

Level 15
Feb 15, 2022 5:02:45 AM

That is a new message ... what "delayed" actually means is unknown but a guess would be that it will not be processed in the usual 21 day period.   All you can do is check the IRS site every few days to see if there is progress being made ... eventually the refund will be approved for dispersal  or you will have another message or get an IRS letter in the mail. 

Level 3
Feb 15, 2022 6:57:05 AM

Has anyone receive anything from this message code!!! I went from 1 bar with messages your return is being processed to  no bar with the we apologize delay messages with topic 152 should I be worried I have 2 more day to it hit 21 mark 

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2022 7:12:57 AM

I’m on my 27th day with the same message..

Level 3
Feb 15, 2022 7:22:08 AM

Oh no!!!! Did you receive a letter from them…. I’m trying to not to worried about this! some people has the same messages and change to approve just waiting for the update I guess 

Level 15
Feb 15, 2022 7:58:34 AM

Code 152 is the standard delay message when the IRS is going to take more than the standard 21 days ... it doesn't mean anything is actually wrong just it will take more time to process the return.  The past 2 years things are taking longer due to the chronic understaffing at the IRS.  Just be patient and check the IRS site every couple of days for a progress report. 

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2022 9:02:51 AM

No letter. But then again I just switched apartment units so they now have the wrong apartment # so they could have mailed something and I never got it, so i could be screwed, and of course I can’t get a real person on the phone at the irs to address it. 

Level 4
Feb 15, 2022 2:04:44 PM

@Jrob32t   The IRS started processing 2021 tax returns on January 24, 2022-it hasn’t been 27 days 

Level 2
Feb 15, 2022 2:17:04 PM

I am now getting the Path Act message after going a week with records don't match error. Mine were accepted by the IRS on the 20th so its been 27 days since that acceptance for me.

Level 4
Feb 15, 2022 2:26:20 PM

@jandatroy Ok 

Level 3
Feb 15, 2022 2:31:43 PM

Okay mines still say the same delay messages no changes yet

what Do your transcripts say!!! mines has a n/a please keep me updated thanks 

Returning Member
Feb 15, 2022 2:43:09 PM

I electronically filed in the 20th and it was accepted on the 21th so 27 days 

Level 15
Feb 15, 2022 5:32:54 PM

don't panic if you see Topic 152. It is just standard boilerplate that in reality says nothing about your tax return.

Level 15
Feb 16, 2022 5:21:24 AM
Level 3
Feb 16, 2022 8:34:37 AM

Ok!!!! Update I’m still seeing the delay messages and tomorrow makes 21 days for me hopefully I have a update tonight 🤞🏽 Will let y’all know 

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2022 8:36:44 AM

Don’t count on it, I’m on my 28th day with the same message. 

Level 1
Feb 17, 2022 6:12:00 PM

Does this mean that they're just processing it and is taking longer or there's information wrong and they have to change it

Returning Member
Feb 17, 2022 6:21:18 PM

I filed my taxes on Jan. 21. It has been over 21 days

Level 3
Feb 17, 2022 6:37:37 PM

Yes it means your tax refund is being processed....I have the same message also

Level 3
Feb 17, 2022 6:42:32 PM

Has anyone got a update mines is still showing the message