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I was told to refer to topic 152 and provided with this message We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. Should I worry?

Forum|Forum|4 years ago
February 9, 2022
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SForrestLO

Level 11

Topic 152 means that your tax returns may require further review and could take longer. Please see Topic 152 for more detailed information.

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152

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Taxthequeen

Level 4

I just checked my status and mine is saying the same thing after midnight. The first message was it was still processing with no bars. Mine was accepted 1/25 with dependents and Schedule C for business.

danieeee

Level 2

My status says the samething … weird

Bri828

Level 6

Isn’t this considered the PATH message. If so they do this every year eap if you have dependents or are getting an EIC.

Ao88774

Level 2

Mine says this exact thing and i keep getting hung up on my the irs. I filed and was accepted on Jan 26th. My app updated to this message yesterday. First I read that this was an error message. But I'm not sure. I want to know why would it be taking longer to process? Does it mean there is a problem with it? So frustrating.

Taxthequeen

Level 4

I read in another forum this comment:

Jackattack2

Level 2

Bless you for this info!

I was having a panic attack. My entire state tax return was garnished by a medical bill I had no idea was ever in collections or that my insurance did not cover it (a 100% covered item). Then I saw this message and was like: "Oh great, what now." 😞

joui

Level 2

I got the same message as well. Filed 1/24. Federal and State got accepted 1/24. Estimated federal refund date 2/14 and when checking my status it said to refer to topic 152. I got my state already deposited into my bank account. It was pending in my bank account on 2/3 and deposited on 2/7. Weird that I got my state before my federal. Hopefully everything is ok with my federal.

HeatherPLO

Level 14

@joui

You should be able to keep track of your return at our tracking guide here.

If it has been over 21 days since your return has been Accepted, please see this Help Article which explains why some refunds take longer than others.

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File112

Level 2

So you saying that they created that message just to give themselves enough time to get caught up.??🤔 🤔

DawnC

Level 15

The PATH Act, and the Tax Topic 152 message has existed since 2015. It isn't new, but the IRS is behind. Refunds on returns with EIC have started to be issued.

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds on any tax return that claims the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit.

Congress passed the PATH Act because identity thieves frequently claim one or both of these refundable tax credits. The PATH Act gives the IRS extra time to detect fraudulently-filed returns, which helps identity theft victims get their legitimate refunds more quickly.

The IRS usually begins issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit in late March.

If your return contains either of these credits, you can track its status at the IRS Where's My Refund? site.

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

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Maddi1109

Level 2

The part about issuing refund with EITC in late March your wrong. They have always been deposited mid February up to the first week of March! Your a tax expert and you don’t know this?

deatonkim

Level 2

I have the same message. I filed electronically on Jan. 25th. I am single with no EIC or dependents. I was originally told I should get mine by 2/15. I called yesterday and got zero help. I am very discouraged and hope this will process soon.

BIgFatCountry

Level 2

They have done this for years and Turbo Tax don't care they just want your $

Garciasa1991

Level 2

Did you get any help yet? I got no help was supposed to receive 2/15 as well

SweetieJean

Alumni - Champ

Please see this re the March 1 date:

When to Expect Your Refund if You Claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

had2020

Level 2

I have this same message. I filed on 1/26 and they got accepted the same day. I am not sure what is going on, I hope that there is nothing wrong with my return. I do have the ATC & EIC?