IRS2Go App Shows "Letter Requesting More Information" After Return Accepted - Filed Same Info As Previous Years
My return was accepted by the IRS but when I check the irs2go app it's showing a different message than I expected. Instead of the usual "approved" status I'm used to seeing, it says "We received your return and sent you a letter requesting more information. Please respond by following the instructions in the letter. If you don't respond, your refund amount could be changed. It may take 2-3 weeks for you to receive the letter." It also references "Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" at the bottom of the screen. This is frustrating because I filed exactly the same as previous years - same dependents, same employer for 8+ years, nothing has changed in my situation. I haven't received any letter yet, and now I'm anxiously waiting for something to show up in my mailbox. Anyone know what this means or experiencing the same thing? Should I be worried? Does anyone have experience with how quickly the letter actually arrives? The app says 2-3 weeks but that seems like forever when you're expecting a refund.
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Santiago Martinez
Tax pro here. This is actually pretty common in 2025. The IRS implemented new verification processes this year for returns claiming dependents. It doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong - just that your return is going through standard review procedures. Average processing time is running about 21-30 days right now.
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Natalie Chen
•omg thank you! ur a lifesaver fr. do u know if theres anything i need to do in the meantime?
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Santiago Martinez
•Nope, just wait it out for now. If they need anything they'll send a letter.
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Samantha Johnson
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Nick Kravitz
•sounds interesting but kinda sketch ngl. anyone actually used this? 🤔
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Hannah White
•YES! literally saved my sanity. It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and when I'd get it. The timeline was spot on
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Samantha Johnson
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Michael Green
same boat bestie 🚣♀️ filed 2 weeks ago and still says processing. this is sum bs fr fr
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Mateo Silva
Don't panic just yet! I had the same message for about 3 weeks then boom - deposit hit my account this morning. The app doesnt always update in real time
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Natalie Chen
•fr? that gives me hope 😭 my bills are stacking up
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Victoria Jones
these clowns at the irs need to get it together fr. every year its the same mess 🤡
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Cameron Black
•ong they playing with our money like its monopoly or sumthing 😤
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Axel Bourke
I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed last week and got the same "letter requesting more information" message. It's so stressful because like you said, nothing changed from last year. I called the IRS helpline but they just said to wait for the letter. Really hoping it's just routine verification like Santiago mentioned and not something more serious. Keep us updated when you get your letter!
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Mateo Hernandez
•Same here! Just filed mine yesterday and woke up to that dreaded message today. My heart literally dropped when I saw it 😰 At least we're not alone in this... hopefully it really is just routine like the tax pro said. The waiting is going to kill me though! Will definitely keep everyone posted once I hear anything back.
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