WMR shows "processing delayed" message with Tax Topic 152 after in-person ID verification on 3/15, but transcripts still blank - timeline for refund?

The delayed processing message with Tax Topic 152 is actually a positive sign after verification. Tax Topic 152 simply means your return is being processed and you're getting a refund. After verification, it typically takes 2-4 weeks for transcripts to update, but this can vary widely. The fact that WMR updated already is good news. Some things to know: - Transcripts usually update overnight on Thursdays/Fridays - You might see transcript updates before WMR changes again - In-person verification generally resolves issues faster than other methods - The "still being processed" message with Tax Topic 152 means you're in the normal processing queue now Keep checking your transcripts every few days, especially Friday mornings after the overnight updates on Thursday.

Instead of stressing over checking WMR and transcripts constantly, I finally just used taxr.ai and it was a total game-changer! I had the exact same situation with verification and blank transcripts. The tool explained exactly what was happening with my return and predicted when I'd see updates. It was way more helpful than trying to decode all the transcript stuff myself. You can check it out at https://taxr.ai - it saved me so much anxiety during this process!

I was in the same boat last tax season and got so fed up trying to get answers. After months of trying to call the IRS and getting nowhere, I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and they got me a callback from an actual IRS agent within 2 hours! The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my return and why my transcripts weren't updating. Talking to a real person made all the difference - got my refund released just a few days later.

Took 19 days for my transcripts to update after WMR changed to topic 152. Filed and verified around the same time as you. Just hang tight, the refund is coming, but the IRS moves at their own pace 🐢

After identity verification, I had blank transcripts for almost exactly 3 weeks before anything showed up. Then suddenly one morning everything was there including the direct deposit date which was 5 days later. The system is maddening but there's definitely movement happening in the background even when it looks like nothing is changing.

My experience was different. My transcripts updated FIRST, then WMR. Don't assume no change means no progress. The systems don't always talk to each other in real time.

I got that EXACT same message last year in the WMR tool. Transcripts took 23 days to update after that point. When they did finally update it was basically all at once - went from blank to fully processed with a DDD. It was frustrating but at least the verification process worked and I got my money.

Pro tip: Call the IRS Tax Advocate Service instead of the main IRS number. I was having the same issue, called them, and they told me the exact date my transcripts would update. They were 100% right. 1-877-777-4778

I'm seriously starting to think the IRS has some sort of random number generator that determines when people get their refunds lmao. There's no rhyme or reason to how they process returns 🤡

Is anyone else dealing with a blank transcript but not getting ANY update on WMR either? Been stuck like this for months, verified in January...

Had to verify last year and got the tax topic 152 message too. I found this site called taxr.ai that was able to tell me EXACTLY what was going on with my return even when my transcripts were blank. Nailed the prediction on when my refund would come too. It's like having an IRS insider explain everything: https://taxr.ai

I dont get why the IRS has these diffrent systems that don't talk to eachother. WMR says one thing, transcript says another, and when you call (if you can even get thru) they tell you something completely different. How are we supposed to know whats really happening???

The Tax Topic 152 message after verification is definitely a positive sign! I went through this exact situation last year - verified in person and then waited what felt like forever for transcripts to update. From my experience and what I've seen here, you're looking at roughly 2-4 weeks for transcript updates after getting that 152 message. The key thing is that your return is now in the normal processing queue, which is huge progress from being stuck in verification limbo. A few things that helped me stay sane during the wait: - Transcripts typically update overnight Thursday into Friday - Don't check more than once a week - it won't speed things up and just adds stress - When transcripts do update, they usually show everything at once including your DDD (Direct Deposit Date) The fact that WMR updated already is actually faster than some people experience. Try to be patient (easier said than done, I know!) - your refund is coming, the IRS just moves at their own glacial pace. Hang in there!

I'm in almost the exact same situation! Verified in person on 3/12 and just got the Tax Topic 152 message yesterday. My transcripts are still completely blank too, which was making me panic that something went wrong with the verification process. Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring - sounds like 2-4 weeks is pretty typical for transcripts to update after getting that delayed processing message. I was worried that the blank transcripts meant my verification didn't work, but it seems like that's just how slow their systems are. Going to try checking transcripts on Friday mornings like Sofia suggested rather than obsessively checking every day. The waiting is brutal when you're counting on that money, but at least we're past the verification hurdle now. Thanks for posting this - it's helping me feel less alone in this process!