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
I also run into same problem usually what are next steps
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
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 ?
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".
I'm following! I just got the same thing and have the same questions!
Go to this OH site
Mine says the same. Filed yesterday. Accepted today, but under manual review.... annoying
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
Go to this OH site
Received the same. Been at the same address & job for 10 years 🤷🏻♀️
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".
Might want to check within 48 hrs after submission and after you get the email that your account has full access.
Just wanted to update. My status changed. It is now set for direct deposit for Jan. 24th....
The status just updated today and it now says dd set for January 24th
What did you do to get the status to change?! Mine is under manual review as well.
I filed on the 20. The return was accepted today but says under manual review. Has anyone had this issue was there any additional information needed? Also I see some are updated next day, did anyone have that happen for the 23 tax year?
I did nothing. It updated on its own, and the new update is it was just deposited into my bank account today 😊. Just keep checking on the Ohio site
Lots of us. I got the same message 2 days later it updated to dd sent out and today it was deposited into my account. Just keep checking the Ohio site 😊
I just received the same message when checking Ohio's website, that my return is under review. I filed on the 19th and it was accepted today. I've never had this happen before, but feel better seeing that others are in the same boat. Hopefully it'll change soon.