Tax Year Prior to 2020: Is this true about topic 152?

[mercadotammi73]

So i filed and my return was accepted february 13th. I normally dont get a return due to offsets w/child support. Turbo always denies refund advances for the same reason. This year turbo approved an advance on my refund. This morning i received tt152 when checking my refund. Why would i get aporoved for the advance this year?. Its been way more than 21 days. What does this mean? 

[EbonyA]

We could not specifically say why you were approved for the refund advance vs other years; however here you can find detailed information on tax topic 152. Additionally please review the following FAQ:  Why do some refunds take longer than others? @mercadotammi73.

[Darma118]

You better call IRS of 152 shows up.  I filed on 2/17 my return was accepted the same day. Then a few days later 152 showed up. So many on several boards said its no big deal, so I figured they were right,  wrong.  I called today 4/15. And she (IRS) said she needed more info to make sure it's me, no biggy.  She said 152 means there's a mistake on your refund she went over what they felt was an error and it is sent to an error dept and it takes no less than 10 weeks for them to get to it.

[Darma118]

152 means there's an issue that needs to be corrected.  Mine was filed and accepted 2/17.  A IRS csr TOLD me today that there was an issue with one of the lines and the error dept needed to research it and it takes up to 10 weeks to get to it.

[Kmcrider 1]

I had the same issue last year with identity theft came up had to prove I was me. It would have taken a lot longer but I called the advocate number and when it's would not work with me or even answer they had it settled and sent in a few days after the call !

[CloverRain]

Tax Topic 152 is nothing more than general information regarding how long it could take to receive your return as it's being processed. 

There is NO CODE for needing verification of identity, only a letter. If you need to verify your identity you'll receive a 5071C or 6331C letter in the mail. You are waiting more than 21 days because you have not received the letter and as there is NO CODE for identity verification, the only code you'll see on WMR status is the TT152, the standard code. 

PLEASE stop giving out the wrong information to people who are confused. You're causing more panic than what's needed. 

I've always had TT152 and always received my refund before 21 days except in 2020 and it's because I had to verify. I had no idea until I called and found out. Two days later, I received the letter.

The IRS needs to create a status code for verification instead of making us wait for a letter. But they don't have one unfortunately. 

[KathrynG3]

It is situation specific why some refunds are processed even with Tax Topic 152 and others are delayed with Tax Topic 152.

If the return has been e-filed or mailed and it has been more than 21 days, check your account by creating or logging in to: IRS: View Your Tax Account Information.

Otherwise, for other possible reasons in general, see: Why do some refunds take longer than others? 

Where's My Refund? Top 5 Reasons It's Been Delayed - TurboTax Tax Tips & Videos

For information directly from the IRS, see:

• Tax Topic 152 Refund Information
• Identity Verification Service

  • Understanding Your Letter 5071C or 6331C

  • Understanding Your Letter 4883C or 6330C

[perkins1948]

I have not received my income tax return it says topic 152

[tiffluv81]

Yes I had the same and got it 7 days later

[tiffluv81]

Got mine with a 152 tt

[kwhinery74]

Filed Feb 14th still waiting here....

[Jazzonthego]

What was wrong? 

[SForrestLO]

Do you have a specific question or issue we can assist you with?

@Jazzonthego

[susanyauch]

I went from head of household in 2020 to single and 2021 cadet BYI am getting this text topic 152

[susanyauch]

So what was your wissue? I am also getting this but I changed my dependent to zero and my status to single.