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Filed 2/12, Still Processing After 10 Weeks with Code 152
Crazy I'm still waiting on my refund been 10 weeks this week I'm sure like I filed 2/12 still in processing for about 5 weeks and no update with a code of 152. Anyone else stuck in this situation? WMR hasn't updated at all. Starting to lose my mind checking every day...
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Anyone who filed 2/15 still waiting on their refund? TAS advocate supposed to call today
I filed on February 15th and I am still waiting for my refund. It has been over 8 weeks now! I planned everything carefully and expected to receive it by mid-March at the latest. I contacted the Taxpayer Advocate Service last week and they said an advocate would call me back today. We shall see I guess. Is anyone else who filed around the same time still waiting? This is my second year filing taxes in the US, and last year I received my refund within 21 days.
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I filed exactly 67 days ago (Feb 13) and just got my refund yesterday. My return had 0 issues - no credits, no deductions, nothing complicated. Called the IRS 14 times before getting through. The agent said there was a "processing delay code" on my account that had been resolved on April 1st, but the system didn't release my refund until April 19th. No explanation for the delay besides "system backlog" - which seems like a convenient excuse.
Not to be a downer, but TAS "calling back today" could mean anything from today to next month. 😂 My brother-in-law was told the same thing in March, and they finally called him back THREE WEEKS later! And when they did call, they just said "your return is still processing" - information he already knew. The whole system is a joke this year. Maybe they're too busy spending last year's budget on fancy coffee machines or something.
Verification of Non-Filer Status Cleared - Transcript Shows DD Date
I wanted to share my experience with the IRS verification process for those in a similar situation. Here's what happened: 1. Filed our joint return on February 5th, 2024 (first time filing jointly since getting married last year) 2. Received notification on February 6th that our return was accepted 3. By February 8th, our return was flagged for 'verification of non-filer' status 4. Maintained regular monitoring of our transcript with no updates for nearly 4 weeks 5. As of today, our transcript has updated (approximately 20 minutes prior to this post) 6. Direct deposit is now scheduled for March 6th The process took exactly 30 days from filing to scheduled deposit. If anyone else is experiencing verification delays, I recommend consistent transcript monitoring for updates.
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The community wisdom on non-filer verification is that February and March filers typically see longer verification times than January or April filers. I filed on February 3rd last year and had verification that lasted until March 10th. This year I filed on January 29th with the same situation and was verified by February 15th. Is anyone else noticing that filing during peak season (Feb 1-Mar 15) seems to trigger longer verification times?
Let me share a cautionary tale from my experience last year. My transcript showed a DD date, but then I got a CP05 letter saying they needed to verify my income and withholding. The verification process restarted and took another 60 days. Don't spend your refund until it's actually in your bank account - I learned this lesson the hard way. Even when you see a DD date, the IRS can still pull it back for additional verification.
Filed Jan 15 - Refund on Temporary Hold with Letter Coming March 29
I filed Jan 15 & got accepted on 2/10. So I just got off the phone with the IRS... my refund is on a temporary hold. A letter is going to be issued out on the 29th of this month. It might take up to 2 weeks for the letter 2 come, then after an additional week and a half of waiting the refund is going to be released. It's a lot of ppl tax return that's on hold so some of us are basically getting our returns the end of April or beginning of may 😩
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This happened to me last month. The hold was because I claimed Child Tax Credit and they were just verifying my kids' info. The letter just asked me to confirm some information. I sent it back right away and got my refund about 2 weeks later. It's annoying but at least they're processing them eventually.
Same boat here. Filed January 20th, accepted same day, and got the same call about a hold. My letter arrived yesterday (took 16 days, not the 14 they promised 🙄). It's asking me to verify my identity through ID.me or by calling them. Hoping this speeds things up because I need this money for car repairs.
Let me know how long it takes after you verify! Hope you get yours soon
Will do! The agent I spoke with said it should be about 9 business days after verification, but we'll see if they actually stick to that timeline.
Still Waiting for Adjusted Refund and Child Tax Credit After Filing Amendment
Our 2023 tax amendment was finally processed on April 23, 2024 (after submitting the 1040-X in January). I've been tracking our refund status meticulously through the IRS transcript system, but we still haven't received the expected adjusted refund for our self-employment tax overpayment. Additionally, our Child Tax Credit eligibility status remains in 'pending' status on the CTC portal despite meeting all qualifying parameters according to Publication 972. What's the anticipated timeline for receipt of these funds? I've calculated that we're entitled to approximately $3,400 in combined payments based on our Schedule C adjustments and dependent qualification criteria.
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Back in 2022, I was in this exact same situation and found that the Taxpayer Advocate Service was incredibly helpful. They have the ability to expedite cases where there's financial hardship. I submitted Form 911 (Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance) and had resolution within 3 weeks. They're specifically designed to help when normal IRS channels aren't working.
According to IRM 13.1.7.2, the Taxpayer Advocate Service requires demonstration of significant hardship for case acceptance. What specific criteria did you need to meet to qualify for their assistance with your amended return?
I tried TAS last month for a similar issue. They're currently operating with severe backlogs themselves. My intake specialist said they're prioritizing cases with imminent eviction or utility shutoffs. Other financial hardships are being queued with 30-45 day response times.
Based on the current IRS processing metrics, amended returns filed in January 2024 are being processed in exactly 16-20 weeks. For the Child Tax Credit specifically, there's a 14-day integration period after amendment approval, followed by a 7-day verification window. If your amendment was completed on April 23rd, you should see CTC portal updates by May 14th and payment by May 28th. The refund for tax overpayment typically processes in 9-21 days after amendment completion, so you're actually right in that window now. Check your account transcript daily for TC 846 code (refund issued).
Santiago Martinez
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Daniela Rossi
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Santiago Martinez
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Samantha Johnson
Just wanted to say I filed 2/14 and just got my refund yesterday. Had the same code 152 the whole time. Sometimes it just takes forever with no explanation. Hang in there!
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