Has anyone ever been under review for Federal Return?

[Critter]

If you asked for the refund to be direct deposited on the original return then it will be most likely direct deposited when they finish processing the return.  The review process can be as short as a week and as long as a few months depending on what they are looking at ... word to the wise ... never expect the refund at any time and be pleased when it does come.

[aunpace06]

I read somewhere that the delay is for most returns with EITC filed from Jan 29 to Feb 2  would be delayed...so I guess most of our ssn numbers got flagged or was randomly picked but I want my money now!!!!

[aunpace06]

Critter#2 ...IKR usually I don't but I've been through it with them for an issue in 2017 and it's like here we go again..and not to receive any notification has been mind boggling...oan...what is DDD

[ralicia1202]

The fact I still don’t have any real information on why it’s being held up is the most disturbing. If there is an issue I should know so I can work on solving it and getting the proper information back to them

[Critter]

Even if you call you will most likely not get a reason  so patience will be needed.


DDD = direct deposit date

[aunpace06]

Ok thanks...ralicia1202..when did yours get accepted

[janiebilbao1234]

I filed on 2/2/18, the status said processing, i called the IRS and the lady said that we were picked for a review and that it will take up to 60 days to complete, she told me if it goes more than 60 days to call back again. The only reason on earth that i can think of why it got flagged for us under review is my husband messed up his W 4 and claimed 5 and didn't have any federal taxes taken out for the 3 months of his job Oct. 2017- Dec. 2017 , he had 20.00 in federal taken out in those 3 months but everything else was fine and taken out accordingly.

I just wanted to know if it will take the whole 60 days and then we will get our refund?
or just plain period when will be approved for the return to be sent?

[kdriggins85]

@janiebilbao1234 I don't none of the people that commented including myself was told 60 days, they said it's a possibility that it could take up to 45 days...and EVERYONE that was eligible for the EIC, taxes are being held.

[kdriggins85]

Fyi: I claimed on my W4 more than 2 for the last 6 months of the year for the past 2 years I think and I've never had this happen.


But no it's not just random picking, it's EVERYONE do to that damn EIC

[day77heather]

My husband screwed up as well he made 26,000 for 6 months and had 0.00 dollars taken out in federal. Then we moved to another state and he is only working part time right now so who really knows what the problem is

[kdriggins85]

@day77heather  oh...they still took taxes from my federal ex: let's say every two weeks federal was talking $150...when I changed it in August the just took like $100 or so...(that's just an example I'm giving) idk y they weren't talking ANYTHING from his federal...that's weird

[kdriggins85]

U are able to change it whenever...all I know and have read especially on the IRS website taxes are being held for everyone that was eligible for the EIC and the other thing. If there's nothing they c or have questions about u should receive it...BE PATIENT lol that's what I keep telling myself

[day77heather]

Something happened according to his old job where they put him as tax exempt... I am going to talk to a tax advocate and claim a hardship and see if they can help me

[day77heather]

I tell myself to be patient too but it's hard this year I want my daughters glasses she is having such a hard time in school with her being autistic and all the reason for the move I don't want her to have more problems at school she has been thru enough

[kdriggins85]

Rite! Well c what they say...I totally understand when it comes to ur daughter. I myself have 2 boys and when u used to certain things and being able to do certain things and things change in a blink of an eye...TRUST ME I UNDERSTAND! I always had a job...and being out of work since the beginning of December 2017 it's been hard and just to think ok my taxes will be here in February just to be hit with this type of sh*t is enough to drive anyone INSANE