Tax Topic 152 Explained: It's Actually a GOOD Sign for Your Tax Refund Status

Been seeing alot of people freaking out about tax topic 152 on their WMR. I wanted to share some detailed information since I see so many people worried. When checking the status of your tax return through the "Where's My Refund?" tool on the IRS website, you may see a message that says, "Refer to Tax Topic 152." This is actually a GOOD thing! What is Tax Topic 152? Topic 152 is a generic reference code that some taxpayers may see when accessing the IRS refund status tool. Unlike other codes that a taxpayer might encounter, Tax Topic 152 doesn't require any additional steps from the taxpayer. According to the IRS, 9 out of 10 tax refunds are processed in their normal time frame of fewer than 21 days. But if you come across a reference to Tax Topic 152, your return may require further review and could take longer than the typical 21 days. The important thing to understand is this tax topic doesn't mean you made a mistake or did anything wrong when filing. It simply means your return is being processed and has yet to be approved or rejected. It actually means your return is being processed and your refund has been approved. This is different from Tax Topic 303, which indicates that there may be errors in the information entered on your return. I've been through this before and just wanted to reassure people - it's actually a good thing to see this! It just means you gotta wait for them to release the funds, but at least you know it's coming. TurboTax has a tip that keeping good financial records will help you avoid errors or delays. The TurboTax Tax Preparation Checklist may help you collect the information you need to report on your taxes. Hope this helps calm some nerves out there!