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It is a general topic but topic 303, 203,857 fall under that topic of it’s been more then 21 days
How do you get them on the phone? I’ve tried and it’s impossible
I have had 152 on there for going on a week now but cannot get through to the IRS. Every time I call it says that they are receiving too many calls and cannot accept my call at that time.
Calling IRS is next to impossible right now with all they have to do with new stimulus happening and CARES ACT changes to taxes and everything else. If you are checking on the timing of your refund. Try this:
Once you have e-filed your tax return, there are a few ways to check the status of your refund:
The tool will get you personalized refund information based on the processing of your tax return. They will provide an actual refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days. You can start checking the status of your refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your return.
Remember, the fastest way to get your refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit.
Other Tools for Checking Your Refund
Did you ever get your tax money?
I filed back in Jan, it was accepted around Feb 12. I just got my state tax back but still nothing for federal. I have the 152 message
@Kozioc0718, Topic 152 is an IRS term that they use to say that there is something happening with your refund. It has something to do with something on their end, and it doesn't necessarily happen due to any error on your taxes.
Here is the information they give on their website.
Refund Timing
The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in the normal time frame: less than 21 days. However, it’s possible that some tax returns may require further review and could take longer.
IRS representatives can research the status of your return only if:
Some common issues which may extend processing times:
You can also refer to Topic No. 303 for a checklist of common errors made when preparing your tax return and for additional items that may delay the processing of your return.
Refund Type
Join the eight in 10 taxpayers who get their refunds faster by using e-file and direct deposit. You have several options for receiving your federal individual income tax refund:
Splitting Your Refund
If you choose to receive your refund by direct deposit, you can split your refund into as many as three separate accounts. For example, you can request that we directly deposit into a checking, a savings, and a retirement account by completing Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases) and attaching it to your income tax return. You can also use Form 8888 to buy up to $5000 in paper or electronic series I savings bonds. You can't have your refund deposited into more than one account or buy paper series I savings bonds if you file Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation. As a reminder, your refund should only be directly deposited into accounts that are in your own name, your spouse's name, or both if it's a joint account. Your refund should not be direct deposited into an account in your return preparer's name. Please note, to receive your refund by direct deposit (whether into one account or more), the total refund amount must be $1.00 or more.
Online or Mobile Device
Where's My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund. Use it to get your personalized refund status. The tool is updated once a day, so you don't need to check more often. You can also download our free mobile app, IRS2Go, from an iPhone or Android device to check Where's My Refund?
Checking Your Refund Status
You can start checking on the status of your refund within 24 hours after we've received your e-filed return or 4 weeks after you've mailed a paper return. Have your 2020 tax return handy so you can provide your taxpayer identification number, your filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund shown on your return.
General Information
Where's My Refund? shows information for the most recent tax year filed in the current year.
For U.S. individual income tax returns filed on or after July 1, refund information will remain available throughout the following year until you file a tax return for a more current tax year. If a more recent tax year has been processed, you won't be able to see information about a previous tax year on Where's My Refund?
The Where's My Refund? tool includes a tracker that displays progress through 3 stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved, and (3) Refund Sent. Where's My Refund? provides a personalized refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. It doesn't show information about amended returns. To check the status of an amended return, use Where's My Amended Return?
Where's My Refund? has the most accurate and complete information available. IRS representatives don't have information beyond what's shown on Where's My Refund? so you don't need to call the IRS unless the tool tells you to call. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day - usually at night.
Telephone Access
If you don't have Internet access, you may call the refund hotline at 800-829-1954, or call 866-464-2050 if checking on your amended return refund.
Not Entitled to Refund Received
If you receive a refund to which you're not entitled, or for an amount that's more than you expected, don't cash the check. For a direct deposit that was greater than expected, immediately contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 and your bank or financial institution. If you receive a notice from the IRS explaining an adjustment to a refund amount, you should do as instructed in the notice. For information about returning an erroneous refund, see Topic No. 161.
Refund Less than Expected
If you receive a refund for a smaller amount than you expected, you may cash the check. You'll get a notice explaining the difference. Follow the instructions on the notice. If it's determined that you should have received more, you will later receive a check for the difference.
I have tried calling the irs and turbo tax and can't get a straight answer. It has been since Feb 14th 2021 since I filed and still nothing!!
So I finally found out it was because even though I put I received both my stimulus checks turbo tax put something different so it had me receiving a rebate so now my taxes are on hold till April 15th.. so as I stated if it been since feb like mine something is wrong with your taxes and you need to call... stop believing them saying it does not mean anything it does
Why post the entire website?? Lol
So if tax topic pop up what what information to I need to provide ?
I have tax topic 152 what exactly does that mean?
The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in the normal time frame: less than 21 days. However, it’s possible that some tax returns may require further review and could take longer.
IRS representatives can research the status of your return only if:
Some common issues which may extend processing times:
You can also refer to Topic No. 303 for a checklist of common errors made when preparing your tax return and for additional items that may delay the processing of your return. See the link below for actual IRS article relating to refunds.
What’s the number to call IRS the number I have they are not taking calls due to too many calls
Thanks
It has nothing to do with direct deposit either. It got tax topic 152 and do not use banks, I get sent a check. So the direct deposit theory is out.
For more contact resources, see IRS Let Us Help You.
Topic 152 means your return is under the typical review before any refund will be direct deposited.
See: Topic No. 152 Refund Information.
My return is accepted but still not approved. Is there a problem? Should I be worried?
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