Tax Return Stuck on "Return Received" Status for Over 21 Days with Tax Topic 152 - No Updates on WMR Tool

Your tax return is currently in the initial "Return Received" stage, as shown by the first highlighted bar in the WMR tool. The other two stages - "Refund Approved" and "Refund Sent" - remain unlit, indicating your return hasn't progressed to those phases yet. The presence of Tax Topic 152 is actually a positive sign - it simply confirms you're eligible for a refund and your return is being processed normally. The standard IRS message about "21 days" appears in your status, but this is a general timeframe rather than a guarantee, especially during peak processing periods. Looking at the specific status message, it states "We have received your tax return and it is being processed." This is the standard language used during the initial review phase. The system is also showing the standard advisory about checking status updates either through the WMR website or the IRS2Go mobile app. While waiting at this stage can be frustrating, there's nothing in your status indicators that suggests any problems or unusual delays. The message about "processing may take longer under certain circumstances" is standard language and doesn't necessarily indicate issues with your specific return. For the most detailed updates, consider checking your tax transcript if you have access to it, as it may show processing codes that aren't visible in the WMR tool.

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same here fam, day 87 and counting 🤡

The IRS is so behind this year its not even funny. Their 21 day thing is straight 🧢

Called the IRS 4 times already and keep getting different answers everytime smh

yall need to stop checking WMR every 5 minutes, it aint gonna make it move faster 😭

Been there! Mine was stuck for 6 weeks last year. Here's what I learned: the transcript actually shows way more detail than WMR. Look for processing codes like 150 (return filed) and 846 (refund issued). If you see a 570 code, that means there's a hold. Also check if your AGI from last year matches what you entered - that's a common holdup. The 21 day thing is basically meaningless now with all the backlogs. Hang in there!