What do code 152 mean

Intuit Alumni

Jun 1, 2019 12:31:56 PM

Topic Number 152 - Refund Information:

It simply means that your e-filed return is being processed and that the government hasn't approved or rejected it yet. Sometimes return status does not update for several days or even longer.

During this time, the government reviews your refund (processing).

During the review process, they look for math errors on your return (extremely rare in TurboTax) and they also check if you owe back taxes, unpaid child support, or other debts.

If they need to make any corrections, they may offset (reduce) your refund. In some cases, the correction might even increase your refund.

Once that part's done, the government approves your refund, which means it's ready to be deposited or sent.

Please refer to the following IRS link to learn more about Tax Topic 152: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152.html?vm

Level 1

Apr 6, 2020 10:51:00 AM

How long does this take

Intuit Alumni

Apr 6, 2020 11:10:34 AM

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in the normal time frame: less than 21 days. However, it’s possible that some tax returns may require further review and could take longer.

When will I get my IRS tax refund?

Level 1

Apr 2, 2021 1:08:37 AM

So how long will I be waiting it's been since Jan 30th

Intuit Alumni

Apr 2, 2021 10:20:34 AM

We recommend for you contact the IRS when it has been longer than 21 days from acceptance.

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

Level 1

Apr 2, 2021 5:21:33 PM

I tried to get through to the IRS but it keeps saying that due to high volume that they cannot take our call right now unless you have a different number that I can get right through I will call them but I figure I would have had it by now

Intuit Alumni

Apr 3, 2021 9:12:37 AM

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. Please in keep in mind that the IRS doesn't always move as fast as taxpayers would like (especially when waiting for a refund). Also taxpayers who report certain items of income (such as self-employment) or certain tax credits (such as dependent care) can experience longer wait times for the IRS to process their original tax return, and ultimately issue a tax refund. Continue to check back on the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool. Updates are made daily, usually overnight.

Please see the links below for more information:

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What do code 152 mean