Tax return processing and refund payments for the 2024-2025 tax season are expected to be much smoother thanks to IRS investments in technology and no new stimulus payments or tax credits to administer. However further security controls and PATH act restrictions (see below) could delay potential refund payments for some early filers.
When Can I Expect My Tax Refund?
According to the IRS refunds will generally be paid within 21 days. This includes accepting, processing and disbursing approved refund payments via direct deposit or check. This is regular days, not business days.
This was the basis for the estimated IRS refund schedule/calendar shown below, which has been updated to reflect the start date of IRS tax return processing this year.
The refund processing schedule is organized by IRS’ WMR/IRS2Go processing status‘. The listed dates are just week ending estimates and your refund could be paid anytime during the week based on your IRS cycle code (see more on that in sections below).
Further, as many tax filers have found out over the last few years, actual refund payment dates could be much longer if your return is pulled for mandated PATH, additional identity fraud/security checks, special handling or manual agency reviews.
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| Tax Return is Accepted by IRS By: (Status = Return Received) | IRS Processing Completed By: (Status = Refund Approved) | Est. Refund Payment (DD) By: (Status = Refund Sent) |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | January 31, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
| February 3, 2025 | February 10, 2025 | February 14, 2025 |
| February 10, 2025 | February 17, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 17, 2025 | February 24, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | March 3, 2025 | March 7, 2025 |
| March 3, 2025 | March 10, 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| March 10, 2025 | March 17, 2025 | March 21, 2025 |
| March 17, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | March 28, 2025 |
| March 24, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| March 31, 2025 | April 7, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 | April 14, 2025 | April 18, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | April 21, 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
| April 21, 2025 | April 28, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| April 28, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | May 9, 2025 |
| May 5, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | May 26, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| May 26, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | June 9, 2025 | June 13, 2025 |
| June 9, 2025 | June 16, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
| June 16, 2025 | June 23, 2025 | June 27, 2025 |
| June 23, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | July 4, 2025 |
| June 30, 2025 | July 7, 2025 | July 11, 2025 |
| July 7, 2025 | July 14, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| July 14, 2025 | July 21, 2025 | July 25, 2025 |
| July 21, 2025 | July 28, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| July 28, 2025 | August 4, 2025 | August 8, 2025 |
| August 4, 2025 | August 11, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| August 11, 2025 | August 18, 2025 | August 22, 2025 |
| August 18, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | August 29, 2025 |
| August 25, 2025 | September 1, 2025 | September 5, 2025 |
| September 1, 2025 | September 8, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| September 8, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | September 19, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | September 22, 2025 | September 26, 2025 |
| September 22, 2025 | September 29, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
| September 29, 2025 | October 6, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
| October 6, 2025 | October 13, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
| October 13, 2025 | October 20, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| October 20, 2025 | October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 | November 3, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | November 14, 2025 |
| November 10, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | November 21, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 | November 24, 2025 | November 28, 2025 |
| November 24, 2025 | December 1, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| December 1, 2025 | December 8, 2025 | December 12, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| December 15, 2025 | December 22, 2025 | December 26, 2025 |
| December 22, 2025 | December 29, 2025 | January 2, 2026 |
| December 29, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| January 5, 2026 | January 12, 2026 | January 16, 2026 |
The estimated IRS refund payment dates in the chart above should not be construed as official IRS payment dates. To get the exact date of your refund payment check the IRS’ Where is My Refund (WMR) site or your IRS transcript.
How to read the IRS refund processing schedule
The estimated refund payment dates in the table above are based on past years and IRS processing guidelines. It shows the date your refund will be processed and paid based on the week your return is accepted and refund is approved by the IRS.
The federal IRS refund processing schedule is only for electronically filed returns (e-file) done thorough online tax software providers and assumes your tax return was in order. I.e accepted by the IRS via the WMR tool and status is equal to “Return Received”.
Once your tax return is successfully processed by the IRS, it will go to the “Refund Approved” status, after which it goes to refund sent when the payment is disbursed by the IRS.
Paper filed returns can take considerably longer and could take 1 to 2 weeks longer than the direct deposit payment dates.
Average IRS Refund
Based on the latest statistics from the latest tax year the IRS processed over 160 million returns with the average refund payment of $3,138. This was 1% lower than the prior year.

Why Your Refund Payment Could be Delayed
There are many reasons your tax return processing could be delayed beyond what is shown in the standard schedule above. This includes submission errors, IRS reconciliation issues or security/fraud related issues.
This is why many filers are see the “Return Processing Has Been Delayed Beyond The Normal Timeframe (Tax Topic 152)” message during tax season.
Note that as in previous years, if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) your refund may have been delayed beyond the standard processing times due to the PATH act provisions.
This is to allow for fraud and dependent verification on these dependent related tax credits. See sections below for more on the PATH act and refund release timeline.
For those experiencing ongoing issues or delays with their refunds check out this article on “Why is it taking so long to get my refund.”
IRS Test Batches – Early Refunds
A week or two prior to the IRS officially accepting and processing tax returns, they will often run several test batches with various major tax software providers to “test” and “verify” their systems are integrating externally and processing returns correctly.
This will result in WMR status updates for a small subset of tax payers picked in these early test batches, but refunds won’t be paid until after the official IRS processing date.
Note that early refunds paid as a result of test batch processing are not the same as those via refund advance loans.
When Should Taxpayers contact the IRS?
The IRS has said that phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your refund if it has been 21 days or more since you filed electronically, or more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the IRS WMR tool directs you to contact them.
You can also see earlier updates from prior tax seasons and the thousands of comments below this article around dealing with delayed tax refund processing issues!
So stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest updates and helpful articles for the upcoming tax season. I also post regular Youtube video updates on tax related topics.
Help! My WMR status bar has disappeared
As many folks have commented, the WMR tracker status bar may disappear or not be shown if your return falls under IRS review after it is received (Status Bar 1: Return Received) because additional information is needed for your return.
This can happen even if you previously checked WMR and it showed the status as “Return Received.” An explanation or instructions will be provided depending on the situation (e.g. PATH message or Tax Topic 152 as discussed below)
But don’t panic when this happens. The IRS still has your return but things are essentially on hold until the IRS gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return . You will either get directions on WMR or IRS2Go or the IRS will contact you by mail. See more in this video.
Follow the provided instructions and return any additional information ASAP to get your potential refund and reduce any further delays. Talk to your accountant, tax advocate or tax professional if you are not clear on what the IRS is asking for or you don’t get an update after 21 days.
PATH Act and Tax Topic 152
Two of the most common refund related messages showing up on the WMR tool after your tax return is submitted are the PATH message and a reference to Tax Topic 152
The PATH message on WMR/IRS2Go relates to the the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act of 2015) and is to notify you that the IRS is legally required to hold and further verify tax returns that include EITC or ACTC.
While the IRS can continue to process affected returns, they cannot issue refund payments until the PATH act lifts. This generally happens from mid-February. See more in this article on PATH act processing for the current tax season.

The PATH message does not mean your tax return is done and your tax refund is approved. It simply means the IRS systems have identified you are claiming the (EITC) or the (ACTC) on your tax return, and so further processing and payments related to your refund are held up for the statutory hold period (3 weeks after the start of tax season).
Once the PATH restriction is lifted, the IRS will process these returns and pay refunds per the above schedule. You may see Tax code 570 with a Notice 971 code (IRS review adjustment) if your refund is adjusted for other reasons.
When you see the “Refer to Tax Topic 152“ message it means your refund is being processed and the IRS is directing you its generic refund page for more information. There is not much you can do but wait to see if the IRS finds any issues or requires further verification of your identity or items in your tax return.
A Tax Topic 151 message simply means that you’re getting a tax offset which may result in your refund being less than you expected. The reason for this is that the federal government has “offset” or deducted monies from your tax refund to cover debts you owe other federal agencies. See this article to get more details on why your refund was offset.
You will get an official notice letter/report explaining the actual offset and adjustments to your tax return, and details on how to appeal this action – but likely it will delay you getting your refund.
While not great news, the silver lining here is that the IRS has processed your return and your adjusted refund (where applicable) should be on its way. You will see code 846 on your transcript when the refund has been issued.
What is the IRS Cycle Code on my Transcript?
While the above IRS refund schedule can give you an estimated date for you refund once approved (WMR/IRS2Go status) by the IRS, it may take a while to get there.
So some folks use their IRS tax transcript (free from your IRS account) which shows various tax processing codes and a “cycle code.” This is an eight digit number that indicates when your tax return posted to the IRS Master File (IMF).
The cycle code is updated regularly and when combined with the tax topic code, can provide insight into your tax refund status, processing stages and potential direct deposit date. You can see a deeper discussion on IRS cycle codes in this article.

If I can see current year processing details on my IRS tax transcript does it mean I am getting my refund soon?
This question comes up a lot and I have seen a few comments on this suggesting that that if you can see current tax season processing details on your (free) transcript then your refund is on the way. But this is not a factual statement.
The IRS is very clear that just being able to see processing details on your IRS transcript does not mean you will imminently be getting a refund and is among the common myths and misconceptions repeated in social media.
For the current tax season you transcript will update several times in line with your cycle code (discussed above) and IRS processing. The official IRS line is that checking the WMR or IRS2Go tool is the best and official way to check your refund status.
However I have read a number of comments here and on other tax sites saying that when WMR/IRS2Go provides limited information on the refund, your IRS transcript can be a good source to get more details. The is especially the case if your refund processing has been stuck for a while.
IRS system issues and refund delays
Every year the IRS has issues with processing returns in a timely manner and so a number of people see delays in getting their refunds or updates in the status of their refund on the WMR tool/app.
The IRS has said most system processing issues have now been resolved and new funding will be used to upgrade systems.
But given the various legacy systems in place and sheer volume of processing to be done, including prior season backlogs of paper and amended returns, I would not be surprised to see system issues arise again this year, which mean more delays in processing and paying refunds. See more around processing delays in this video.
See these articles for average refund amounts in past tax seasons and refund processing times by state
Amended Tax Return Refund Schedule
While the IRS promises to have regular return refunds processed within 21 days for nine out of ten tax payers, it does take quite a bit longer to receive a refund if you amended your tax return.
Generally you will have to wait up to 16 weeks more for the IRS to process amended returns since they prioritize regular returns. Also note that the standard”Where’s my refund” service from the IRS does not track amended tax return status’. You need to instead use the IRS tool, “Where’s My Amended Return.”
You can also access the tool via phone by calling 1-866-464-2050. Only call the IRS to follow up on delayed amended return refunds after 12 weeks. The number to call is 1-800-829-1040.
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I use the irs2go app to check the status of my refund. It says my refund was sent to my bank on 2/13. Today is 2/15 and no money have been credited to my account.
If filed same for last 20 yrs &now i am processing so is it just slow because bshut down check santa Barbara bank
there is hope u guys I finally got my check less some funds but I finally got my refund
How long did it take for you to get it?
Today is JULY 21 2018 and yet no refund nor explanation from the IRS! Why we pay Taxes if the IRS TAKE OUR MONEY? WE NEED EXCPLANATION THAT IS OUR RIGHT!
I Filed Feb 9th, found out in March that the return was being reviewed, and would be notified in 60 days if any action was necessary on my part. After the 60 days I called again, and was told I had to wait another 45 days. I was told at that point, I would receive my refund in 10 business days. I called to check the status again, now someone tells me it is still being reviewed, but since there was no action and there is nothing needed from me I would have to talk to an advocate. They said I would receive a call within 5 business days from the advocate. When no call came, I called the number they gave me, and was told an advocate was denied because apparently you have to be losing your home before you can get help from them. Called back the IRS, and they said the previous rep forgot to put something on the advocate form and transferred me back to the advocate, to wait another 5 business days. If the IRS doesn’t need any information from me, I don’t understand why I still don’t have my refund.
Exactly what I’ve been going through since March 2018 it’s October 2018 and that advocate helped none she told me things that the customer service representative could have told me nonths ago…. Can someone help me figure out how to use the Tax Payers Rights to file a lawsuit?????
I filed on Jan. 29th and it was accepted same day. It is now June and I still have not received my return. Every single person we talk to tells us there are no issues, nothing for us to do and we should expect our return within a week or two from the phone call. So we wait the time and our return NEVER COMES. At this point I feel as though anyone we talk to from the IRS doesn’t know what they are talking about and they tell us what they think we want to hear. 5 IRS representatives later and so far nothing any of them has said has been true. I am so frustrated! If we owed them they would be down our throat and 5 months after we filed and return was accepted we still have no refund! I have never had this bad of an experience with the IRS.
Hi, I am Margie I am still waiting for my refund. The IRS has told me that it will take another 60days to finish reviewing my return and still no information that they need from me. When I pull up my transcript it said code 570 addition account action pending and 971 notice been sent and it was date 03/05/18 and the 570 was date 02/26/18. When I call the first of last month they had to require them to send in the request for information and now it is taking 60days for them to send me a letter or some type of information for me to see what is going on. The 1st of July would be the 60days for them and after that I was told to contact the tax service for help trying to find out why it is taking so long. I don’t understand if they don’t need any information from me then why is they keeping my refund so long. The IRS said there is nothing wrong with my return just they needed to review it. It has never taken this long for them to send me my refund and I file the same way last year. They has had my refund from Dec.17 until now which is June 3 and I have gotten tired of waiting, something have to give.
I e-filed my taxes in the middle of March and 11 weeks later WMR still says “Processing”. I didn’t file an amended return which would cause a delay like this. I haven’t heard anything from IRS about it, just the WMR status. I started a sole proprietorship last year so I filed with a new EIN and income information but I don’t see why that would cause a delay like this.
Filed on the 16th of april, still no updates as of today as it says still processing. I am currently out of country. .what can I do?
I filed February 16th and it is now may and I still haven’t seen any new info. I check the “where’s my refund app” every other week and it still says being processed . I e filed my taxes on credit karma and it’s indicates that it was accepted by the IRS. So I’m just about as confused as anyone else . Single ,no dependants
I filed electronically and my return was accepted on Feb 6th. I did my identity verification via the phone on Feb 23rd. Today is May 17th. WMR Says Its Still Processing. During the identity phone call I was told it would take 6 to 9 weeks. I’m way past that now. Anyone have any additional info on refunds?
I filed April 6th and it was accepted April 7th. I was expected to receive my refund on April 27th but instead I got a letter in the mail to verify my identity, so I called and provided all the information that was asked. At the end of the call the woman stated that my refund would go back into processing and that I should receive it within another 9 weeks. She also said I could possibly receive it sooner than that so I have my fingers crossed.
I filed February 6th Did My Identity Verification March 9th Still Nothing The WMR Says Its Still Processing
I filed Jan 31st, received a letter in the mail needing to send a 8962 form on March 22nd. Faxed it March 23rd and still no change. I have called several times and can’t even get told if they got my fax. This is ridiculous…
Did you ever receive your return? I had the same thing but faxed the forms in and I’ve called several times they won’t tell me anything. I don’t even know if they received the fax.
my taxes was received on February 12th and within a week my bar on the site went my taxes are being processed, it is now april 23rd and still dont have my refund. ive called them twice and they wont tell me whats wrong or what they need said i should wait 60 days from the letter they mailed that letter didnt say what the problem was either. It just said its processing and its nothing i have to do on my end
I filed and was accepted on January 29th. Received a letter dated February 26th stating I was in review. It is now 57 days later and still have not heard anything and when I log into Where’s My Refund, I get the same thing. Processing, processing, processing. If I ever get my money, I would love to send a bill for all the interest that I would have been charged had I owed them and didn’t pay on time!
I filed January 29th via turbo tax the same way I have for the past 5 years.
Got a letter near the end of February saying it was under normal review process.
It’s April 17th and I still do not have a refund.
And
CANNOT GET A SINGLE REAL PERSON ON THE PHONE
I mailed my 2017 return on 2/14/18, checked the status several times over the past 8 weeks only to find it still being processed. My question to anyone is, can i dig deeper to find out the lengthy delay??
I did my tax return online and was accepted on February 19,2018 it’s now April 13th and I still haven’t received my refund check. SMH
Refund accepted 3/4 and still processing as of 4/12. We were Harvey victims and claimed all those losses. Could this be the delay? We received 6 feet of water in the house and lost all personal property. 100k worth of damage.
Same here, we filed 3/22 and still no approval
It’s been six weeks since I e-filed my taxes through h and r block..this is for my state refund..Wtf? The where’s my refund page hasn’t updated at all..
Filed March 27th (recieved the day after) state has been approved and deposited however federal has not even moved to approved yet as of 4/10/18
Here it is 6April and I have yet to receive my refund. I filed in January and do date it still says my refund is processing so when I called they told me they had 30 days to deposit my refund well as the 30 day mark hit I got a letter stating its being held for further review and now I had 45 days from the time of the letter. The letter states they have all my information and I don’t need to do anything else just wait. I have called multiple times and they tell me I am not being audited however they now have the 45 days to put the money in my account so here I am waiting until 30April to either get my money or another letter. This is insane by the time I will get my taxes almost half the year will be over. I work hard throughout the year to get my tax money and all the IRS can tell me is sit tight and wait no explanation on why its taking so long just that I have to wait.
i filed in january to and they are telling me the same thing but mine is 60 days witch has past they are saying it could take another 60 day this is nit right
Have you received your money or a letter yet from yhen?
This has been the worst two years of my life filing my taxes.last year it was my state.ive been processing since irs told me there was nothing i had to do.until last week.my wages didn’t match.my with holding didnt match.im jyst gonna give it up.
I filed Feb 8th and it’s now April 6th no return yet. Website just says being processed. Contacted the IRS, and the representative States it will be May 3rd when it will be issued. WTH? I efile, even if checking errors, it shouldn’t take 3 months.
E-Filed on 2/10. Received by IRS 2/11. Around 3/19 no refund. Mind you I claimed EITC. Called IRS and spoke to (imagine that) a person, who referred me to another department. Was told to expect a letter from the IRS to verify….something. Told them I had not received a letter. Called later in the week and was referred to another department who told me was the letter was: verifying wages and time worked for EITC. Told me the fax number to send it in at. Got the pay stubs and faxed them in. Did something similar with my state return. Got that refund in a week after sending info in. Next week I called again to see what was going. Was told that my return went into review on 3/8. That was when they sent the letter. Was told In 4-6 weeks of that, with or without the credit, I would get me refund. It never took this long even when I qualified for the credit.
So I filed 2/15 I haven’t rec’d a letter not an update online when I call I am asked if I rec’d a letter if not please do not call without one which leaves me in limbo I don’t know what to do
update so I rec’d a letter in the mail postmarked 4/2 how ironic anyways says I’m under 45 day review which started 3/26 I’m still in the dark as to why and is I should even rely on this information anyone going through the same thing or went through this?
Hi Whitley, I am Margie and like so many of you all I have done the same thing. I email my return on Dec. 18th and got accept on the 19th of Dec. 2017. Well I the gotten the first letter in Jan said They have 60 days to do the review on my return and it was nothing that I had to do so and those review was those days were up in March 19th and in March I gotten another letter telling me that they needed 45 days to finish the review and those days were up April 19th of this month so I call the IRS again and she told me to give it until the 4th of May and my refund show be in my account. I ask her again is it anything wrong with my return and she said no, and there were nothing that they wanted me to do. I am still looking for the bars to change. I also told her that I can pull up my tax transcript for this year and the other year and she said okay. I just don’t know what is the matter why my refund have not been release yet.
Margie so I called after the 45 day review and was told “its sixty days from date of letter and I was misinformed” ..So now the new date provided is June 1. I see now every time I can be given new and diff information. The letter and phone reps are vague like what’s being reviewed and why?
January 19th filed. To date no refund. Government is rough on the poor. They waste no time charging interest when you so why are we not being paid interest on the millions they are holding due to these shenanigans and attack on poor people.
They do. Its 3 or 4 % from june 1st ongoing.
Everyone needs to contact the media and demand our government be accountable and answer as to where our refunds are. I filed January 29th. Here it is March 26th and it still says processing on “wheres my refund’ app. I called at the end of February and was told “unfortunately you are one of the unlucky individuals that are in a delayed tax refund status this year”. When I asked what the hell that meant, I was told “oh it’s just the government decided to randomnly delay peoples tax returns”. I was told I would have it by April 1st. Then last week a get a letter in the mail stating it’s still processing and it would be an additional 45 to 60 days from the date of the letter! Today, I called the IRS again and played dumb like I never received a letter. I asked if I was being audited and was told “no”. I asked what the hold up is with my refund and I was told that the “machine” that they put all of our tax returns through is kicking a bunch of peoples tax returns out because of its “algarythym” and that these tax returns are having to be looked at more closely! I have a very simple tax return. This is bullshit and a sorry excuse. I’m going to the media with my story and I encourage everyone else to do the same because from what I’m reading we are all in the same boat and getting the run around from the IRS. I CAN DAMN SURE BET THAT TRUMP GOT HIS TAX BREAK. WE ARE ALL SUFFERING AT THE HANDS OF THAT MANIAC. I’ve never had any issues with a refund UNTIL THAT POS GOT INTO OFFICE.
Please let us know if you do still get it on the 1st of April. Yes, we all need to go to the media, we have all gotten different explanations from the rep’s – even a IRS rep, blaming the president, Bet, he would like to know that.
Would be smart but unfortunately we are living under a dictatorship and the media is not going to cover the word of poor people like the majority of us
Unfortunately, I have had the same issue and called 2 times. I got the same letter. I was told it is not an audit. I filed on Jan. 31 and it was accepted the same day. Here it is 4/3/18 and still, it says processing. I have never had an issue. My tax return is a simple one. It’s ridiculous. Did you get yours by April 1, as mentioned above?
Are you serious. The media is totally against Trump and go out of their way to exploit a person with lower income. It’s good for their liberal fight
WMR cannot find my refund, again… I never had problems until last year when we finally had a president that had expectations for govt workers. Our govt workers got used to being lazy and slow, now they are expected to actually work like the rest of us… lets me guess, you work for the govt.
Federal refunds were fine! I filed in Feb, sent in the required form & another copy of w-2’s as requested on 3/22/18. It’s now 6/16 & the website only says its being processed. It’s the Democrats that run New York State that decided to buy the auditing machine with our tax money. It had nothing to do with Trump, sorry
My refund got accepted by irs Feb 27th…and it’s been 21 days plus more …and I’m still waiting no udate or nothing …irs still processing ur refund ….they let me know when date available when their done
Cesario call them because they need additional information. Still processing refund date when available…..Had that issue since 2/4. It was a 12c letter that needed to be filled out. They will wait exactly 6 weeks before they mail you the letter and when you send the information back, you will have to wait an additional 6-8 weeks to receive it.
Mine was efiled and accepted 2/3. I recieved a letter 2/23 that needs firther review. I called several times and of course spole to different people. I had 4 W2s. My pt job they said they have not recieved. They asked if I have it. I said of course. They said well hold on tonit if we need it and we’ll send a letter if we do. Orherwise companies have until May I giess tl submit or W2 to be uploaded. I was confused. And why do I have to wait? Why could I not mail it in to shpw proof? Why couldnt they make a note in the system so they knpw what to dp with it once they recieve it? They make the process harder rhen what it is. Well after 3 weeks and being frustrated , the last rep I spoke to. I said look I have all my W2s? What is the problem with me sending them? Its not fair that I sgould have to wait till ya upload all W2s. I did my refund correct…. I ended up mailing them my W2s with a copy of my refund and a letter explaining my situation. Oh and certified…. Im waiting a couple of days to check.
mine was accepted on feb.13. it is now april 6 and I haven’t heard anything. what the heck.
Did the Irs say if the 45 days of waiting began at the time the return was submitted or from the time of the call?
It actually begins the date you receive the letter. I have still yet to receive my refund and every time I call they tell me they have until April 30 my 45 day mark to have it in my account. I received a letter stating that I dont need to do anything at this time except wait it will either be deposited in my account or they will send me a letter with further instructions. This is ridiculous in every aspect.
Why is it taking so long for tax? Please help.
I called the irs and they said a letter haven’t been sent out yet but the letter stating wait 45 days till I get my return..
After reading alot of comments from online (diff sites), Blogs,FB and YouTube it seems everyone saying same thing I would like to hear from the people who went Thur this last year. I would like to know did they get it back before 45 days or before 60 days? Reading the same storylines is making me mader than this waiting on my taxes! We get it we all in same boat being told the same lies over and over and over! Can we pls get new updates instead of the same comments over and over! I noticed in the comments nobody is putting there amount meaning was it a huge jump from last year to this year? I think that plays a huge part in this hold as well. If you went from 4K to 10k from one year to another and nothing changed with your income or household ummm thats a red flag right there and I don’t even work for IRS that’s just common sense ! For me my amount is pretty much the same as it was last year with no changes in my income or household its only a couple dollar less than last year return! Then the people who will only help if you being evicted need to be fired and let them see how being in that situation would feel! Everyone know tax time is the time you play catch up and pay stuff off ! They are looking for fraud and reg flags but it seems to me the IRS needs someone to look into them for red flags and frauds as well because they are getting away with being able to lie to us! It don’t take a month for a letter to be received unless you lied about when it was mailed or if it was even mailed out just to get a person off ph. I called on a last Thursday (second time calling) was told the letter was sent out that day (rep was very nice).I got my letter this pass Monday (only took couple days) so all these people saying it took a month to get there’s honey the rep was lying to u just like they lying to us about this hold! The rep told me exactly what the letter was going say about the 60 day hold and she did say o it probably won’t take the whole 60 days she was nice but I was like boo I already been waiting a month and 2 weeks ! When it comes to tax time lets be real we all know people who get over on there taxes ,but this isn’t fair to the people who are honest and don’t. Let me end this with I stop looking on site (where my refund) cause it’s clearly lying and is driving me even more crazier. My advice is try to just rebudget your bills if you can do payment arrangements do them ,and if you do have your letter some people will work with you if u show them the letter from IRS (keyword somepeople ) cut back and down on things. If your job offer OT gone jump on that OT train and try to hold on to some type of peace yes it’s very hard but if you have kids and or bills adding up you have hold on and keep the faith that it will work out in the end! If I do wake up one morning and it’s in my acct I will come back and post it unlike these people last year to help others!
I totally Agree with You!!!!!!! I’m in the the same situation
Hi Bobby,
The exact same situation occurred with me. I electronically filed my return on February 4th and the IRS accepted the return on February 5th. Then on February 23, I received a letter that my return required a thorough review and to wait 60 days for an update. Once the 60th day arrived, I called to get a status because the WMR tool was not giving any updates except the same status I’ve been reading for the last three months. The representative told me it would be another 60 days because they are researching why the return has not been processed yet and had to refer the return to another department.
I made the mistake of calling again today to get a better update. The website has the same status with the Tax Topic 152 link highlighted for more assistance which obviously isn’t a helpful tool. I thought I could try my luck at obtaining a better response. Unfortunately, the representative said because I called on April 25, 62 days after the date of the letter received in February, that the referral delayed my return even longer and that if I had waited just a little while longer before calling the first time, I may have gotten my return sooner. The referral process put another lengthy wait on my return is what the representative advised. They went on further to say that today is May 30, so you have less than 30 days now to receive an additional update so you have already waited a good length of time. Check after the 60th day.
Thank you representative for the encouragement, NOT. This is the first year I have ever had to wait this long for a return. My advice though is not to call them. I think they purposely move people to the back of the line when they call in. If you do call in and the representative tells you they will refer it to another department, just tell them they don’t have to refer the return and you will just wait for a few more weeks to get an update. From what I was told, the “referral process” is just another way to delay the return for even longer. Here’s to hoping I get an answer before the 60 days or hopefully a return, but at this rate, I wouldn’t be surprised if I get the refund this year at all.
I’ve filed mine the same day it had gotten accepted as always with Turbo Tax. Which was Feb 2nd. Gotten my CA, within no time! I know for EITC you have to wait until Feb 27th, it’s March 10 now and I’ve been checking IRS.GO app almost everyday since before the 27th. Till this day it still says processing etc. Both the website and app. What’s going on?? I know all info and everything is correct.
Great job to the dumb ass who voted for trump, i hope your return gets taken just like they doing everyone else.next years we prolly wont even be allowed to file our taxes but they will continue to take from each one of our paychecks
GO TRUMP!
Hi I had filed on 12/18/2017 got accepted on the 19th and had gotten a letter from the IRS said it is been processing and that I need to do nothing but it will take 60days from that date which was Feb 7th now today March 9th got another letter from them said the same thing that I have to do nothing but now it will take 45 days from the 9th of this month for them to finish the reviewing of my return and it is the same way I had file last year. At first they gave me the 1541reference number and I call them and they ask me did I receive a letter from them and I told they yes they ask me to read it for her and that when she said that it would take 60 days for them to finish their review. Now it will take them an extra 45 days for them to finish, if anyone know what is going on please let me know.
I efiled on Feb 16th and today marked excrete 21 days. It’s not even approved yet.
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I filed on Tax Act February 12. Received email they were accepted within an hour. Site has shown processing since 02/13/18. As of this past Monday, still processing so I called IRS. Was told there was a glitch in the system and that it “should” sort itself out because everything looks good. He then stated they may send a letter if there were any issues and they would have no additional information until after April 12!!! This is so irritating, a lot of us really count on this refund! Any one else I have asked received theirs in record time this year, what gives!? My sister had filed January 29 and had her deposit on February 07, with EITC? IRS site now shows no bar, or tax code, only says A refund date will be provided when available. I just don’t understand because obviously the EITC being an issue, is in reality a non issue!
I filed with turbo talk on 2/12 like yourself… I have child credit and educational credit? My return was accepted an hour after submitting it as you stated. Mine is still pending too. I think it is because of the child credit. I also did my daughters taxes with turbo tax the day after mine 2/13 and she has no child credits. But, she did have educational credit. She received a letter that she had to call and verify herself. She called on 3/2/18 to verify and was told she would receive refund within nine 9 weeks. Well Sunday she received her DDD of 3/14 so I think the Irs is making everyone pretty much wait 45 days if you have a child credit
I filed with Tax Act on February 6th and it still says “processing” and “a refund date will be provided when available.”
I filed January 28th I did read that they weren’t accepting taxes till 29th. Ok so it is March 7th already and still says that it’s being processed!! I filled e-file through TurboTax! I do have the earned income tax credit and the child one but what the heck is taking so long???
I am in the same situation. I don’t understand what the heck is wrong and why this is taking so long. I filed electronically with TT January 31st, accepted the same day, received my state refund within 21 days and now the federal return (which is obviously more in dollars) is saying processing and has been saying the same wording that a date will be provided for .. oh.. um.. over 2 months? I am utterly stressed the hell out over this! Namely because I have filed the same way every year for the last few years and did not have any delays. When I finally reached an IRS rep, I was told a letter went out.. sure did.. only it wasn’t date the day before (as the rep indicated) it was dated the same day I was on the phone with her. So naturally, a stall tactic, but okay I’ll bite. I get the letter the following Monday and much to my surprise.. it says we’ve received your return if you didn’t file it to contact them. Um.. let’s be clear, I did file it. I called you and the day I reached a live human being is the same day the letter was sent out. Basically that from the date of the letter (feb 27th) 2018 that I’d have to wait 60 days for them to do a thorough review. what the hell for ? why is this taking so f-in long? I am in dire straights, have two children and behind on bills and basically running out of food and household goods but apparently that’s not a good enough reason for a tax advocate. They will step in mind you, if you are being evicted. well, if you keep me waiting from January til april or later, that’s a real good possibility! what did I do next? since I cant get through or get any f-in help, I wrote to the treasury dept to basically file a complaint. and well if you need to verify me my address, my kids, all you need do is knock on my door. or ! check my previous tax returns? I didn’t make up children in my filing.. my return was accepted the same day.. last year It got rejected because they didn’t have proof for medical coverage which I know I sent in but to play nice, sent it again. either way. nothing’s changed.. O I digress.. something did change.. I actually made about 5K less this past year than the previous year with my job of over 4 years.. um do you know why I’m writing? I’m broke, below poverty level income and need my money more now that ever! who on this thread actually can step in and help!!!! the treasury dept emailed me back. simply asking me for my address and contact phone number.. I returned the email supplying that and have not heard back from them this was 2 days ago. I’m very upset. I don’t know what to do but I am so stressed out I cant even put into words!!! I have a loved one undergoing bypass surgery I have child that has to see a psychologist failing school etc etc etc and another child who has a birthday March 18th.. sorry child, mommy cant buy you anything for your 13th birthday (welcome to being a teenager) why mommy? well because the big bad ass incompetent IRS wont give me my money! that’s why!! can I get some f-in therapy now please? who do I call ? I was actually researching stress and anxiety f-in hot lines because I cannot rest or relax consumed with worry and aggravation.. who do I sue??? my point is there is absolute not ONE good damn reason why I am having to wait 4 months for my tax return!!! one person .. an expert .. I employ you.. please respond!!!!!!
My Federal was Accepted on Jan. 29 2018 and as of Mar. 6 it hasn’t even been Approved yet. So it been well over month now and Still No Approval or Deposit Date set. I did get an Earn Imcome Credit Tax break, which i know it takes longer when you get Credits. But this seems a Little Long. dOES ANYONE KNOW IF IT CAN TAKE WELL OVER A MONTH TO GET YOUR FEDERAL RUTURN APPOVED OR IS THIS A BAD SIGN OR BAD INDICATION THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY RETURN????
I filed EIC last year and this. Last year I filed first week of Feb. I didn’t get refund until June. This year, I just filed 4/1, EIC again. WMR can’t find my return. Sigh. If we did our jobs like govt, we’d be fired. Lazy, paper pushing, slugs not used to making any effort for years… that’s what you get after 8 years of Obama.
I filed on Jan 29 got accepted and waited till Feb 27th to see if it’s released and still nothing.Here it is now March 6 and I haven’t received or been able to talk to a human so I don’t know what’s goi g on
Mine was accepted on February 7th and still today March 6th 2018 it says exactly what I put at the bottom! I’ve got no letter’s in the mail or anything I mean what the hell.
Your tax return is still being processed.
A refund date will be provided when available.
Please Note:
For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day
Did you have insurance through marketplace? Mine says the same thing and I got a letter in the mail from the irs telling me to mail or fax a copy of my 1095a and form 8962
I had to do that too and I mailed the form priority and they have had it for 2 weeks and my return still says being processed. I have called several times and cant speak to anyone.
I filed my federal on Feb 7th and got a refund in a week. Filed my NJ State on Feb 7th and STILL WAITING. up to today March 10th. The “processing” status has been up for 2 weeks and how is it they are updating it 2 times a week? So, all the information on dates when filed and expect returns etc is baloney! I don’t think it matters if you have the earned income tax credit because some people on here didn’t file for it and still waiting. Bucket of lies by the IRS. I have also tried the IRStogo app. That’s even worse! I entered everything just as on my tax return that was accepted. It’s ALL accurate, amount due, social sec.# and filing status. Hit send and it says nothing matches! waste of time. Maybe you will have better luck. lol
I have the same thing and my insurance is through an employer, not the marketplace. I don’t think that’s related.
My return was accepted by the Irs on 1/31 and I check the Where’s your refund site everyday and it keeps saying it’s still being processed without any codes and no notices in the mail from them. I called them and spoke to a rep and they told me that my return was under review for income and tax credits and it will take up to 45 days from 2/15 and to just keep checking the wyr site and she also said that you can blame our president for this. And I don’t understand why as I know all my info is correct.Very upsetting and I need the $$ very badly!
I filed 1/29 and was accepted the same day. I am getting the EITC and read that the earliest i could possibly receive anything was 2/27. I checked WMR the 27th of feb and my status was that the money was sent and the latest i would see it was today (3/5) still havent seen it so i rechecked WMR and now its back to no bars and processing. I called my bank they said they had nothing on their end and i cant even get through to speak to a rep at the IRS. Where do I go from here? Starting to get seriously frustrated.
No change i status still saysprocessing will get a date when done whatever. I filed jan 31 wheni talked to anirs she said noletterhasbeengenerated.
I e filed on Feb.21st (on turbobtax) I got an email about 2hrs latter saying my return was accepted, and Today 3-3-18 I now have my second bar and a dd date of the 7th. So this is almost spot on with the calandar!!
Hey so did you get it? Just wanted to know if someone at least had an update to give
SO I FILED ON FEB 5TH THROUGH TURBO TAX AND MY TAXES WERE ACCEPTED THE SAME DAY, ITS BEEN 3 WEEKS ALREADY AND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NO LETTER OR EMAIL HAS BEEN SENT TO ME.
same with me, still says 152 blah blah blah
E-Filed/Accepted 02/03/18, received my state return within 14 days to my bank acct.WMR for fed return showing no status bar, only “received/processing msg” Getting frustrated. Military return.