IRS Message: "Return Closed" After My Response - No Explanation About Refund Status (02/16/2025)

Got this message from IRS on 02/17/2025 at 8:59 PM through their Secure Message Center and im really confused. Here's exactly what it said: "Greetings, We have received your response in the above referenced case, and we have closed the return. You do not need to respond to this message. Thank you, Input Correction ERS/Rejects" But I still havent gotten my refund. Does this mean im not getting my money or what? This message got me stressed cause I dont understand if closing the return is good or bad. The message came directly from their "Secure Message Center" late at night (8:59 PM) which seems weird timing. And why is it signed by something called "Input Correction ERS/Rejects"? What does that even mean? Is that a department or something? When I check the message on my phone it shows "9:12" at the top, and there's a "Reply" button at the bottom but they literally said "You do not need to respond to this message." So should I reply or not? The whole thing is super confusing. I've been waiting on my refund and thought I was making progress when they said they "received my response" but now I'm worried that "closed the return" means they've denied me or something. Can someone help me understand what's going on fr. Why would they close it and then not explain what happens with my refund?

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Diego Vargas

This message from the IRS's Input Correction ERS/Rejects team, received at 8:59 PM on February 16, 2025, is actually good news. When they say they've "closed the return," it means they've completed processing the corrections or adjustments that were needed on your tax return. The ERS (Error Resolution System) team handles returns that need manual review or corrections, so this message indicates they've resolved whatever issue prompted their review. The timing of this message is significant - late evening communications from the IRS's automated system typically mean the update will be reflected in their main systems during the next business day's processing cycle. While the message doesn't specifically mention your refund, this type of closure notice usually means your return has cleared this particular hurdle. Your next steps should be to: 1. Check your tax transcript in 2-3 business days 2. Monitor the Where's My Refund tool 3. Watch for any refund deposit within the next 1-2 weeks Since the message specifically states "You do not need to respond," no further action is required from you at this stage of the process.

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