My Ohio tax return was accepted immediately and now says posted but under manual review. What does this mean

[Hal_Al]

It means a DOT (dept of taxation) employee is looking it over. Something on your return caught the attention of the DOT computer.

It may be nothing more than it's so early that things aren't running smoothly yet

[mcornett3415]

Does it typically take the full 60 days to resolve?

[Hal_Al]

No, but it depends on timing and the details

[subramaniyanan]

I also run into same problem usually what are next steps

[Hal_Al]

You can only wait until DOT sends your refund or contacts you.  You can try calling DOT, but don't expect more than "it's under review".  1-800-282-1784

[Adkins39]

My state was accepted and the next day under manual review for 150 days….  That seems excessive…?  I file the same every year , only difference is my new job taxes a ton more and my state refund was quit higher then normal.   My question is does it normally take 150 days ? 

[LindaS5247]

Is your state Ohio, as in the question above?

This is an Ohio State issue.  It appears to have been implemented by the state due to high volumes of fraud.  

Per the Ohio Department of Taxation:

With income tax fraud and identity theft on the rise, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars by increasing security measures. The identity verification letter is just one of the tools ODT is using to prevent fraudsters from receiving a refund as a result of identity theft.

Click here for Ohio State information on "Where Is My Refund?

Click here for information on the Ohio "Identity Verification Letter".

[scarl3ttsins]

I'm following!  I just got the same thing and have the same questions!

[ee-ea]

@scarl3ttsins 

Go to this OH site

https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/id-verification-letter#:~:text=With%20income%20tax%20fraud%20and,a%2....

[Amber R]

Mine says the same.  Filed yesterday.  Accepted today, but under manual review.... annoying 

[MzTink106]

You might be getting a letter from DOT to self identify I got the same  message but every year I have to self identify don’t worry to much 

[ee-ea]

@Amber R 

Go to this OH site

https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/id-verification-letter#:~:text=With%20income%20tax%20fraud%20and,a%2....

[nightfire428]

Received the same. Been at the same address & job for 10 years 🤷🏻‍♀️

[LindaS5247]

This is an Ohio State issue.  It appears to have been implemented by the state due to high volumes of fraud.  

Per the Ohio Department of Taxation:

With income tax fraud and identity theft on the rise, the Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is committed to safeguarding taxpayer dollars by increasing security measures. The identity verification letter is just one of the tools ODT is using to prevent fraudsters from receiving a refund as a result of identity theft.

Click here for Ohio State information on "Where Is My Refund?

Click here for information on the Ohio "Identity Verification Letter".