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IRS "Where's My Refund" Status Changed to Processing Delay Message with Tax Topic 152 Reference

My transcript just updated and changed from processing/waiting on a date to something different. I've been checking the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool daily, and today it shows a new message that's concerning me. The status has changed to: "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." Under "Tax year 2024" it shows: - Return: Received ✓ - Refund: ? (question mark) - Refund Sent: ? (question mark) It also includes "Helpful Information" pointing me to "Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" and a note saying "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." Anyone else experiencing this? What does this mean for my refund? I've been waiting since February and starting to get worried. Does this delayed message mean there's a problem with my return? Does Tax Topic 152 indicate an audit or just a normal delay? The website used to show processing with a date, but now this generic delay message is making me anxious.

Connor Murphy

Without seeing the actual message its hard to tell exactly whats going on. Could be anything from verification needed to a simple processing stage. Your best bet is to pull your transcript and check the codes to see what's actually happening.

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Zainab Omar

how do i even read these codes tho? its like trying to decode ancient hieroglyphics 😫

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Connor Murphy

lol yeah the codes are pretty confusing without a guide. Check the pinned post about transcript codes or use taxr.ai

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Yara Sayegh

Hey! I actually found this amazing tool called taxr.ai that helped me figure out exactly what was going on with my transcript. It costs $4.99 but it was totally worth it - gave me a complete breakdown of my situation and when I could expect my refund. Way better than trying to piece everything together yourself! Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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NebulaNova

sounds interesting but kinda skeptical. does it actually work?

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Yara Sayegh

Yeah it does! It basically uses AI to read your transcript and explain everything in plain English. Saved me hours of googling random codes

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NebulaNova

just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! finally know exactly whats going on with my refund 🙌

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Keisha Williams

in the same boat bestie 🚣‍♀️ mine changed last week and I'm still trying to figure out what it means

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Paolo Conti

The IRS is such a joke fr fr. They expect us to understand their cryptic messages while they sit on our money 🤡

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Amina Diallo

facts bro 💯 been waiting since January smh

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Oliver Schulz

Mine did this too! Turned out it was just moving to the next processing stage. Got my refund 2 weeks later

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Zainab Omar

fr? that gives me hope 😭

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Natasha Kuznetsova

Bruh call your tax advocate. only way to get answers these days

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AstroAdventurer

good luck getting through tho. been on hold for 3 hours today 💀

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