IRS2Go Shows Two-Month Processing Delay with Tax Topic 152 - Filed January 23rd, Still Stuck at "Return Received"

I filed my return on January 23rd and it was accepted the next day, but when I check IRS2Go my transcript is still completely blank. The app shows only "Return Received" but nothing for "Refund Approved" or "Refund Sent" status bars. I'm looking at the IRS2Go app right now on my phone and it's showing this message: "We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. You can continue to check back here for the most up to date information regarding your refund. We understand your tax refund is very important and we are working to process your return as quickly as possible. Please read the following information related to your tax situation: Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" I've been checking the app almost daily for two months now and it's still stuck at the "Return Received" stage with that same message. The other two status bars for "Refund Approved" and "Refund Sent" remain completely empty. I'm starting to get really worried since it's been way beyond the normal processing time. When I look at my transcript online, there's absolutely nothing showing up there either. I expected to see some kind of update by now. Has anyone else been stuck with Tax Topic 152 and this exact processing delay notice? What does this typically mean? I keep checking IRS2Go but nothing changes. How much longer should I expect to wait before taking additional action?

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StarSurfer

The IRS2Go app is showing your return in the first stage ("Return Received") but hasn't progressed to "Refund Approved" or "Refund Sent" yet. The delayed processing message you're seeing, combined with Tax Topic 152, actually indicates your return is in the standard processing queue - it's just taking longer than the typical 21-day timeframe. The blank transcript and Tax Topic 152 reference are normal signs at this stage. Topic 152 specifically appears when you're eligible for a refund but additional processing time is needed. This could be due to several factors like high volume, identity verification, or additional review of claimed credits. The status bars in IRS2Go will update in sequence: first "Return Received" (which you have), then "Refund Approved," and finally "Refund Sent." The fact that your return was accepted on January 24th but is still in the first stage suggests it's caught in the current processing backlog, which is affecting many early filers this season. Continue checking your transcript weekly rather than daily - updates typically happen overnight on weekends, and constant checking won't speed up the process. While frustrating, this delay message doesn't indicate any problems with your return, just that it needs more processing time.

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