My refund was accepted 01/29, its now April and WMR still shows as "still processing"?

[jessicamluce1]

I received a letter stating that I am under a 60 day review over a month ago, I called IRS and they said I don't need to do anything. Why is it taking so long and is anyone else stuck like me?

[hellokitty18904]

Im still waiting

[mastewart2018]

im still waiting. accepted 1/29/18

[Christie]

Guys, I'm still waiting also. Accepted 02/08. I've been filing a long time and I've never seen a year like this. They have antiquated systems, the P.A.T.H. Act delayed many returns (those are the people who really depend on their refunds), and to be honest, from all of the research I've gathered so far, there seems to be even more of a delay for those who verify their identity AFTER they successfully verify. Single parent here. This will be the last time I get a refund because I'd rather owe them than go through this ever again.

[jessicamluce1]

Agreed; My review was up this past Friday and still no update.

[Christie]

I am there with you (still). I got a rep. today who admitted what I said previously--backlog is mainly post-ID verify people.

[hellokitty18904]

My review is supposed to be up may 7, I hope they just send me my money I cud complain I have four kids single mom rent n all to pay I'm tired of waiten!

[Christie]

Yeah, I am a single mom too and trying to start a business. Never experienced anything like this. Hope you get your $ soon.

[hellokitty18904]

Today the 7th still no refund calls the lady say something bout 60 more days wtf!

[hellokitty18904]

Anybody gotta date?? My review was up may 7 still nothen IRS saird they gave me a referral to release next day I called they say 5 days an advocate will call if not call back wtf is really going on!!

[Christie]

I am still waiting. My nine weeks post-verification is up this week and I'll call them and let you know what they said.

[hellokitty18904]

Ok thanx. I amended my return today gotta mail it to the advocate .I don't understand wtf I was n review for 60 days and they Ain do shit with them they sent letter n March saying not to anything I could have been corrected n at least been close to getting my money !!

[Christie]

Oh wow, that's awful. I called them today and because of my past experiences, decided to let them know I was going to record the call. They immediately hung up on me! I contacted my Senator and am now going thru that process.

[CarolynM]

Yes, many, many people are in the same situation.

The IRS is taking a closer look at so many returns this year. However, they are still understaffed, so refunds have been delayed by months.

You are not alone. This is happening across the country, regardless of the tax prep software or the credits claimed. It is happening to taxpayers at all income levels. It is even happening to senior TurboTax employees. 

I know you are frustrated, but these measures are designed to protect you and all tax payers from tax identity fraud. 

[Christie]

If it says "still processing" instead of "being processed," then they may have flagged you for verification of your identity. They are failing to send letters. Go thru the Tax Advocacy link on the main page of the IRS website, ask to speak to live person at IRS and they should transfer you.