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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 9:16:24 PM

What does it mean when your bars disappear

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

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Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:25 PM

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.

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:26 PM

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...??

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:27 PM

@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.

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:27 PM

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??

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:29 PM

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

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:31 PM

@mjjuicey Does your WMR show this screen?

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:32 PM

Yes

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:33 PM

Can you see the picture I just sentb

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:35 PM

No it says your refund is still processing

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:37 PM

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

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:37 PM

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!

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:38 PM

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

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:40 PM

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

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:42 PM

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

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:45 PM

According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15 for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits.

Check Where's My Refund after February 15 for your personalized refund status. It's updated once a day and remains the best way to check the status of your refund.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:

    Tax Topic 152, Refund Information
@somethingaboutmary

Level 5
May 31, 2019 9:16:48 PM

@immyshasmith1   That simply means that your return has in fact been accepted for processing at the IRS and that you will see no further updates until after February 15th.

New Member
May 31, 2019 9:16:50 PM

I mean it does not