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

[Mikeh7]

Did anyone else get dd date mine just says its been sent out wait 7 business days to receive it

[mmackey116801]

No my mom said hers took 6 of the 7 days. 

[Mikeh7]

Okay thanks for the info how bout your federal taxes any update on them

[mmackey116801]

I did check the irs website this morning. Was the first time it updated. Expected return sometime next week. 

[Mikeh7]

Are you expecting the ctc or the eitc

[mmackey116801]

Neither. Standard deduction no extra credits. 

[Queen peaches]

Same here I made more this year 

[Mikeh7]

Anyone who got the ctc get an update on the website other then mid February?

[saratraylor]

Yes, I received an update within 48 hours of the original acceptance that showed a manual review. It now shows that I'll receive my deposit within 7 business days. The CTC and EIC doesn't affect the state taxes. 

[saratraylor]

But for the federal deposit, it will still be a few weeks before you receive the funds 

[Tails832]

Mine says it also....I've had to do the identity letter a few times but I don't remember what it said. This year's tax website is different so the "under manual review" thing just might be new terminology for the paper I'm not sure. It is kind of relieving that there is a whole thread dealing with this so maybe that's all it is 

[Mikeh7]

Anyone else federal saying topic code 152 on irs website?

[Msvickyp86]

Mines but that’s the normal code saying they are processing it. 

[Mikeh7]

Topic code is that a good thing 

[ee-ea]

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".