topic Re: We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. in After you file

We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe.

ceaser66 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:09:05 GMT

What's wrong?"

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CarissaM — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:49:26 GMT

Is this showing on the Turbo Tax website or the IRS website?

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ceaser66 — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:04:56 GMT

I am showing on the IRS Website.

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CarissaM — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:21:14 GMT

Turbo Tax would not know the reason there is a delay from the IRS side. You would need to follow the instructions here to contact the IRS so they can look into it.

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Dre87 — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:09:28 GMT

Irs website

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MichelleLO — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:51:59 GMT

As @CarissaM stated above, only the IRS would be able to provide information on why a return is delayed.

If you are claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit, please see the below help article.

Some federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act

@Dre87

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Taxthequeen — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:09:48 GMT

There are a lot of us that have this status on Where is My Refund. I wouldn't be concerned because there is another thread on this forum about this topic. I am also following a thread on Reddit where there are many more people experiencing this same issue. Don't let it make you concerned.

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gailfriend1962 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:48:04 GMT

Why has it been delayed!

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Dre87 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:27:30 GMT

I don't know it pop up on Tuesday 15 and my 21st day was the 17th so I think that's got something to do with it. I have to keep calling the IRS to find out.

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Anevans3485 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 13:58:36 GMT

This message is on irs website. What does it mean?

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Dardar — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:06:30 GMT

I called today have the same message after being accepted on 1/24. Irs said due to an error in processing. She also told me to allow up to 10 wks for it to be processed with that message

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Ja118 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:25:26 GMT

Really

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Dardar — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:20:40 GMT

That’s what they told me. Best thing to do is call them

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NashayLO — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:36:39 GMT

Yes, you can contact the IRS at (800) 829-1040, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. local time. I recommend calling when they first open.

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Mek2prettyMek2pretty — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:09:03 GMT

I check WMR today and it said this, so I decided to checked my account on the IRS website under transcript and it told me my refund deposit date. So just check the account on the irs website everyone if your feeling discouraged. I surely was until I went on the website and Sidney into my account on irs. I hope this helps.

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dmurrell0688 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:35:39 GMT

You said “it said this” what did it say (WMR)?

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Mek2prettyMek2pretty — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:53:11 GMT

Correction: When I check WMR (where’s my refund) on the irs webpage, it told me my return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. So after I read that, I signed into my irs account on there website and then selected the account transcript tab and it told me my refund deposit date. Sorry for the typos.

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SweetieJean — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:59:05 GMT

Most likely this is just due to a general processing backlog, so do not panic. The IRS does not notify TT of the reason(s). Also see:

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

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

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dmurrell0688 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:15:36 GMT

Don’t mean to keep asking ?’s but what did your WMR say before that? And what is your cycle code?

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Mek2prettyMek2pretty — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:24:54 GMT

It just kept saying you that the urs have received my return and it is being processed. Topic code 152