WMR status changed from PATH to 'Received and Being Processed' - Collections hold for unfiled 2022 return, Head of Household refund in question

Based on the status change from PATH to 'received and being processed,' there's likely movement on your return. However, this doesn't necessarily mean immediate payment. Here's what's happening: - The PATH message disappears when your return clears initial verification - 'Being processed' means they're reviewing your return but doesn't indicate approval yet - If you have an unfiled 2022 return, they may hold your refund until you resolve that issue - If there's an offset, you should receive a letter explaining how much was taken and why I recommend filing your missing 2022 return ASAP if you haven't already, as this will help clear the hold. The collections issue won't resolve until you address the missing return. As for checking offset information, you can call the Treasury Offset Program at 800-304-3107 to see if any of your refund will be taken.

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The IRS is such a joke. They put YOUR money on hold because THEY think you didn't file, then make it impossible to actually talk to anyone to fix it. Then they act like they're doing you a favor by eventually giving you YOUR MONEY back. The whole system is designed to be confusing and difficult 😤

That status change is definitely a good sign! When mine changed from PATH to that message, I got my direct deposit exactly 9 days later. I'd still recommend filing that missing 2022 return ASAP though.

The PATH message disappearing is usually a good sign, but it doesn't mean your refund is necessarily coming in full. If you're in collections, they might offset (take) some or all of your refund to cover past due amounts. You should get a letter explaining any offset.

Same boat. Had a PATH hold, then it changed to processing, then got my refund 2 weeks later minus what I owed for 2021. They should send you a letter explaining any offset before they send the remaining refund. The fact that it changed from PATH is definitely movement.

LOL this EXACT same thing happened to me earlier this month. Called and they said I didn't file my 2022 return even tho I DID. I had to find my confirmation email to prove I filed electronically. Once I pointed that out they found it and released my refund about a week later. Sometimes they just lose returns in their system.

Former IRS employee here. That status change is meaningfil. The PATH Act verification is complete, but they've now flagged your account for the missing return. The "being processed" status means they're holding it while they verify whether you truly didn't file 2022 or if it's an error in their system (which happens A LOT). You should call the TOP (Treasury Offset Program) at 800-304-3107 to see if your refund is being offset.

Ok so I literally just went thru this EXACT situation 2 weeks ago. What worked for me was using taxr.ai to understand my transcript situation (https://taxr.ai). It showed me exactly what was happening with my refund and why there was a hold. The PATH message changing means you're moving forward, but if there's an offset coming you want to know ASAP. The taxr tool told me exactly how much I was getting and when. Super accurate.

That status change is generally positive, but with a collections issue it's hard to say. I recommend: 1) File your missing 2022 return immediately 2) Call the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778 if it's causing financial hardship 3) Check if you qualify for Currently Not Collectible status if you can't pay 4) Request a payment plan before collections takes further action

Yup you're getting close. They've verified your return meets the PATH requirements and now they're processing to see what (if any) offsets apply. If collections said you never filed last year, they'll likely hold some or all of your refund to cover what they think you owe. U should get a letter explaining this before or with any remaining refund.

Has anyone actually managed to talk to the IRS lately? I've been trying for weeks and can never get through 😫

Ugggh i hate the IRS with a burning passion. Had the EXACT same thing happen. They said I didn't file 2021 taxes but I DID and had proof. Took 4 months to resolve. The status change is good but don't get your hopes up for quick resolution if collections is involved. Sorry to be a downer but prepare for a wait 😔

The trick to getting your refund faster when there's a hold is to FILE. THE. MISSING. RETURN. Even if you think you already did it, file it again. That's what worked for me. And if you're struggling to understand what's happening with your taxes, use taxr.ai - it saved me so much headache by explaining everything in plain English instead of IRS jargon.

If ur refund is on HOLD because of collections for not filing 2022... Then YES, most likely ur 2023 refund will be OFFSET to cover ur tax debt from 2022. It won't be released until u file the missing 2022 return. The WMR change is just showing it moved past PATH hold but its NOW on a DIFFERENT hold for collections.