Electronic returns are being processed and it is the paper returns (or returns under review) that are on hold. However, if your return is ''still being processed'' and shows Topic 152, they are reviewing something on your return which has to be done manually.
Unfortunately, the IRS is the only one that knows the status of your return, and they have temporarily suspended the processing of paper-filed and manually reviewed tax returns. You will need to contact them when they resume operations which will hopefully be soon.
To protect the public and employees, and in compliance with orders of local health authorities around the country, certain IRS services such as live assistance on telephones, processing paper tax returns and responding to correspondence are extremely limited or suspended until further notice. All Taxpayer Assistance Centers remain temporarily closed as are many volunteer tax preparation sites until further notice.
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