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WMR website links me to topic number 152 refund information. Is this only because I get EIC on my tax return or is something wrong with my refund?

If anyone has experienced this in previous years ,what happened? Did you still receive your return within 21 days?

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WMR website links me to topic number 152 refund information. Is this only because I get EIC on my tax return or is something wrong with my refund?

No, there is nothing wrong with your refund. Tax Topic 152 just means that the IRS has accepted the return and is now processing your refund. It's a generic message they provide when they are in processing stage of the return, so there's nothing to be alarmed about. Once they are done processing it, the status will update on the Where's My Refund? site for you. 

Processing time may vary depending on your tax situation. At this stage of processing, there is no further action that you can take right now.

And the IRS has stated that those with Earned Income Credit should start seeing deposit dates around February 17th, but they've said that the earliest they will start issuing refunds is around February 27th. You can see more details below. 

Per the IRS: "By law, the IRS cannot release refunds containing the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated February 17 for most early filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on “Where's My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. EITC and ACTC refunds should be available in taxpayer bank accounts and debit cards starting Feb. 27, if taxpayers used direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax returns.” 

More details can be viewed here Avoid the Rush Track Tax Refund Online at IRS.gov

PATH Act delayed refunds for some filers
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