Updated Feb. 14, 2019
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Mid-February is finally here, the time when the Internal Revenue Service can finally issue refunds to taxpayers who had claimed the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) and/or the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Does that mean these refunds will show up today? No, that's a refund myth, even if you filed your Form 1040 on Jan. 28, the first day that the IRS began processing 2018 tax year returns.
Neither is your refund likely to be directly deposited into your bank account, loaded onto a debit card or as a paper check stuffed in your snail mail box next week.
In fact, the IRS is warning affected ACTC and EITC filers that they probably won't have their tax cash before Feb. 27. And that's in the best-case scenario; that is, when the refund is directly deposited and there are no other issues with the filing.
Reasons for delays: It's no secret why refunds due taxpayers who claim the two refundable, meaning you get money back even if you don't owe any tax for it to offset, credits are slow.
Congress, concerned that ineligible folks were getting EITC and ACTC cash, mandated the mid-February hold starting last filing season. That gave the IRS extra time to make sure the claims were legit.
Other returns are delayed because of the inevitable errors many filers make.
Then there are the increased number of filters and checks that the IRS puts all returns through to ensure that they are being filed by lawful taxpayers and not identity stealing criminals. It's working.
Since 2015, the number of tax-related identity theft victims has fallen by almost two-thirds, according to an IRS announcement earlier this month.
In 2017, the IRS received 242,000 reports from taxpayers compared to 401,000 in 2016, a 40 percent decline. That marked the second year in a row this number fell, thanks in large part, to the IRS' work with its Security Summit partners in the tax industry and state tax departments.
No firm delivery dates: Still, for taxpayers anxiously awaiting tax refunds, the delays can be frustrating.
The IRS used to issue an annual chart, officially known as IRS Publication 2043, of when you could expect your tax refund. Too many folks, however, started taking those delivery dates as strict promises.
So in 2012, the last year of the printed refund timetable, the IRS decided to focus instead online refund tracking. That year, filers started getting more personalized refund status info via the IRS' Where's My Refund? search tool.
Now millions of taxpayers each year use Where's My Refund? to find out, well, where exactly in the IRS processing system their refund is. Once a return is processed, the tracking tool lets the inquiring taxpayer know an expected delivery date for his or her refund money.
The refund data is updated once a day, usually overnight, so checking it more often won't get you any additional info or spur a quicker arrival of your refund.
You can check out Where's My Refund from your PC or laptop, as well as your digital devices with the IRS2Go app. Or you can use your cell phone to call 1 (800) 829-1954 for refund information.
Recreating refund tables: Some folks have recreated the old refund cycle chart to project when refunds filed on a certain date might be available.
These unofficial tables generally use the IRS' oft-repeated statement that it issues nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days to project when refunds filed on a certain date might be available.
I get it. I'm a big fan of tables and charts myself. And I know folks like some certainty, particularly when it involves their money.
But I'm going to have to go with the IRS and its decision to no longer provide even quasi-specific refund delivery dates. Taxes, like life, can get complicated and mess up plans.
That's also why I'm reiterating the caution that the IRS makes in its current, revised Publication 2043, now known as Refund Information Guidelines for the Tax Preparation Community. It says there:
Caution
Urge taxpayers not to count on getting the refund by a certain date to make major purchases or pay bills. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, it's possible their tax return may require additional review and take longer.
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Angie
I got my refund today, I had EIC & ATC , it said in Where’s my Refund app that i would receive it by Feb 27th, then a hour later i i got text from bank saying my deposit of tax return was there. .what a good surprise..i used Jackson Hewitt tax service. .
Teresa Bolton
Angie- I am glad some are receiving their refunds having reported eitc. In my opinion, those people who qualify for the additional credits are the ones who tend to need it sooner rather than later. Nothing yet for me. I am concerned only given the fact I also divorced in 2017 so I have the added possible flags of changing from joint married to head of household and alimony to include. I am telling myself to not count on it for a while.
Andrew
Same, I get my refund per irs on Feb 22. I was EIC & ATC .
Andrew
What was the date you filed and or got accepted ?
Billy Bob
Apparently ppl who received their tax returns today on a card through Jackson Hewitt, are not able to access the cash. Apparently the funds are frozen.
Glen
I filed electronically on 2/4 and received my $8696 refund into my bank on 2/13! WOW
Ld
I filled electronically on Jan 30 2018. I did have the EIC also. I still havent received mine yet. It is going to be direct deposit.
Richard lindsey
I efiled the 29th of Jan and it was excepted but I keep getting that is being processed and I filed t eitc credit why is everyone getting there’s and some of us are not?
Sabrina
I’m so happy for you guys. Unfortunately I still haven’t received any status and I was one of the test batch that got accepted on 1/22. I check WMR no date, however, the path message did disappear and it’s now back to your tax has been received and is being processed. It’s very frustrating because I would like to know a date even if it’s 2/27. It’s literally been 28 days and what’s even more frustrating is that people au know that filed later than myself already received theirs. This is my first time with this ever. I usually get it less than two weeks. Is anyone dealing with this issue as well. Can you let me know if or how was it resolved
Zachary C Swartz
Today I checked, and it Still says we have received your return and it is being processed, that’s it my fiancee got a DD of 22.
Lisa
Have Atc & Eitc. My return says still processing, even after February 17th. Anyone else have the same going on?
Eliana
I filed 2/4/2018 no refund yet turbo tax said expect it by 24
Courtney
I filed on Jan 17 with hr block and ddd of the 22 of Feb but the irs told me everyone should have by the 19thof feb if you filed by the 29th of jan
TIFFANY DAVIS
MY EFILE WAS ACCEPTED ON FEB 2ND. I CLAMINED THE CHILD TAX CREDIT, AND MANY PPL I KNOW HAVE BEEN APPROVED, BUT MINE IS STILL SITTING IN ACCEPTENCE IS THIS HAPPENING TO ANYONE ONE ELSE??
Amber J Bruckschen
Anyone with a TurboTax Visa card that has EIC receive their refund yet?
MotherOfAJade
I used Turbo Tax and I was approved yesterday, but however, IRS2Go said I would receive my refund in my bank by February 22nd. I wonder how true this is?. I too, claimed the eitc and the atc.
Donnaya
I got accepted on the 31st of January & my refund is still processing. I claimed the EIC & ACTC. At least give me a date lol.
Ashley
Angie, you said you received it? Was funds avail? I heard Jackson and Heweitt and funds frozen. My status was “received” forever and went to “approved” on the 16th with a DDD of Feb 22nd – I filed with Turbo Tax. It does say “if you don’t receive it by Feb 27th to contact the IRS” Which is slightly confusing bc many sites are saying funds won’t be available until the very earliest “the week of Feb 27th”
I filed the credits on or around the 3rd of Feb. if anyone with the EITC gets their refund deposited with the DDD of Feb 22nd will you lmk? And I’ll do the same… I’m guessing Turbo tax gets my refund first THEN gets sent to my bank. I’m just planning on March 1st. I would be soooo happy to see it though as early as next week!
W.W.
I filed and accepted on 1/24 and mine still says deposit by 2/22 and available no later then 2/27. I used self employed hr block software….qualify for both credits.
David Tibbs
My return was accepted on January 19th then the bars disappeared with a message telling me that a refund date would be provided when available, then it went to the PATH message, then that disappeared, and now it just keeps saying “we have recieved your tax return and it is being processed.” Is anyone else experiencing this as Well? I knew it would take longer because I claimed EITC but once the 16th hit, that’s when WMR starting displaying the last quoted statement. I’m worried!
Danae Trujillo
Myvstatues changed last Saturday from the old saying of waiting game to approved and deposit on the 22 of Feb. Now just to wait and see
Kassie Garland
my friend filed the 30th nd has already spent her refund with eitc, came in 3 or 4 days ago but i filed the 8th and still stuck on processing
Jeni
Got an email that said accepted through turbo tax but “wheremyrefund” can’t give me information on my refund?
Anyone know what this means? Files same as last year with nothing new to add?
Andre Glover
I have a DD of 2/22 since about 2/18 but I see some people have gotten refunds. Is it possible for refund to come before expected date? I’m not expecting that but plenty of EITC claimers have gotten refunds.
Charles Cox
I filed on 1/31 and I’m still sitting at pending with no DDD so I have no idea what’s going on….
Pedro
Sabrina I’m in the same boat as you. So yes others are dealing with same exact thing I wouldn’t worry it’s just going to not be until the 27th at the earliest.🙄😔
Christy
I filed the earned income credit as well I was approved by the IRS January 17 on wheres my refund. It says mine will be deposited. Into my account February. 22 no later than 27 I used hr block
Sky Moore
I filed feb 2 got accepted and was issued a date of feb 14 -19th. But the 19th is presidents day and i recived nothing . I to did get child tax credit could this be why it hasnt dd to my account?
Sandy
I filed JAN 31 and my return was accepted Feb 1. As of the 19th, I’m getting this message on WMR: Your Tax Refund is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available.
I know having my bars disappear has nothing to do with anything cause my refund amount is still showing
Please help me understand whats going on!
Kieonna
I claim EIC and Child tax credit. I was accepted February 3rd but it still hasn’t been approved.. anyone else still getting the standard message of checking back after I receive an email that it has been approved by the IRS? I just want a date lol
Angle
Federal was supposed to be deposited in my account on Feb 14 but I haven’t seen it yet and it’s the 19th….filed with turbo tax. Any suggestions?
ThnkGod4Trump
What a bunch of moronic political BS! The IRS knows damn well who is legitimate and who isn’t way before tax time arrives. People such as myself that have been working at the same job for over 25yrs and been paying unlawfully imposed taxes for even longer!
Our SS# pinpoints our every move right down to what we just bought at the vending machine. This is just another way for our socialist government (Now in better hands) to flex their slimmy muscles.
Concerned
My fiancé and I efiled on January 22nd. It said it was processing until February 15th. Now it is sayinfbour taxes are under review. We did claim the earned credit for our kids and we double checked to see any mathematical errors or ssn errors, etc. no errors. No one has told us if we need to provide any additional information or even if any additional information was needed. We also never received an email or notification saying that our return was accepted. Today is Presidents’ Day, so he can’t call the IRS and ask what is going on. We received our state return with no problems 10 days ago or so. Neither one of us have ever had our tax returns under review or any issues with them. The only thing we can think of it being under review is that I always claimed the kids on my taxes. He never did claim the kids and he made 13,000 more this year because of raises and promotions than he did last year. So that’s the only thing we can think of as far as why our taxes would be under review. Because I always claimed the kids as single and he always claimed no one and filed single. I am finishing up my medical degree though and homeschooling our oldest child and we just had a baby who just turned a year old in January. So I quit work to be able to do all of that which is why since he worked he claimed all of us. He filed head of household this year with me as a dependent and three other children he had never claimed any of us before. Could this be the reason? Has anyone else ever had this issue? I’ve read up on people having tax returns reviewed and some of the stories are terrible. One person has been under audit for 5 years. One person didn’t receive their return until December, 11 months after filing. We have a lot in medical bills and bills for our home. The program I homeschool my daughter with is tuition based and my education we are paying out of pocket for. And we have a lot of other expenses such as attorney fees (250$ an hour), because I have sole custody of my daughter from my ex husband. And we are still dealing with supervised visits in court over that with my ex. So if anyone has any type of insight that would be great.
Adam
In case you used turbo tax and opted to have the fees taken out of your refund here is a break down of how it’s processed and then disbursed to your bank account.
https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-refunds/wheres-my-tax-refund-if-i-paid-turbotax-fees-out-of-my-refund-16318/
Kushlyn Lewis
My tax return was accepted by the IRS on the 29th of January. But when I go check where is my refund on the IRS website it says my return has been received and it’s being processed. But everyone else I know has a dd of February 22nd is anyone else having this same problem
Cali
We should see funds by 21st no later than 27th
Ginger
Ashley,
Mine say the same thing and still waiting but my cousin, who’s said the same got hers yesterday….guess its just a luck of the draw
Tiffany
I know some ppl who filed after me (i filed on the 3rd of Feb and was accepted the same day) and they have a DDD but i’m still stuck on Accepted! I’ve heard that a lot of people are receiving their refunds on the 22nd. Why is it taking so long? If I owe them i’m pretty sure they would of rushed to get that paperwork out but they take their time when it’s their turn to put out. Maybe I’m just being impatient though (shrugs) Also, i used Free Tax Usa
Donna Hileman
I filed 1/19/18, IRS accepted it 1/22/18, my status is saying. We’ve received your tax return, and its being processed. I’m having it DD into my bank account. I know people that has filed weeks after me and has a DDD. Frustrating!
Lsterner
I filed on 1-26-2018 it was accepted on 1-29-2018 on 2-17-2018 i checked where’s my refund for a deposit date and it gave a date of 2-22-2018 I filed with h and r block and use The Emrald Card no refund yet as of 2-19-2018
Shylynn
I filed on Feb 2nd and I still do not have a date. It just say processing/recieved which doesn’t make any sense. I know ppl that filed after me already have a date. So from what i am gathering it seems like ppl that filed around the 1st week of Feb are in the same boat as me. Confused as why some ppl have dates and some don’t when ppl filed earlier than the next person??
Kristy
I filed 1/23 and it got accepted 1/24 but the irs didn’t start processing til 1/29….. I claimed eitc & actc and mine still says that it’s processing and a date will be provided when avaliable but I know people that filed the same day, earlier and later and already got a date… Does it only do so many people at a time?? Does presidents day affect it? Could it not be til the 27th of this month before I hear something? Help!!!!!
Brandon
This government is so full of shit in the past few years! I don’t buy this bullshit story about them trying to limit fraud whatsover!!The IRS has been how many fucking years? Over century. But conveniently as the deficit gets highers, they need to have an excuse to hold our godmamn money! The shit is about to hit the fan in the USA. Mark my words!
Scott
I filed January 24th and it was accepted the 25th. I knew they would not process until the 29th which I was fine with. I got a notice saying that they had finished processing my return a few days later. Then suddenly I got the “There has been a delay in processing your return.” Because I have children, I also claimed EIC, I was not aware of the policy they put into affect last year. I received my 2017 refund literally 2 weeks later. Now suddenly its being delayed. I’ve experienced delays because of the extra paperwork I have to do when filing, but the longest delay was 11 years ago when I first got married and had to claim injured spouse due to debts owed by my wife before we were married. since that year, I have never had a delay. Until now. It’s ridiculous. They don’t give a crap about the common person who has to fight tooth and nail to make ends meet and depend on their federal refunds to make it happen.
Joe
Same I filed feb 5th accepted same day. Says approved and deposited 14th if It’s not in by 19th contact bank. Last year same bank account same everything I got it in 9/10 days after I filed. I used TurboTax and still nothing
Brandie
I filed and was accepted Feb 2, and since Feb 4 I’ve had the SAME return is still being processed. never had path act or topic message this hole time. Here it is now Feb 20th and it’s like the site hasn’t updated for me at all. no tax codes, letters in mail, NOTHING. My gf filed Feb 7, and will get her refund on Wednesday. Praying they havent forgotten me😣my little brother died Saturday and I need money to cremate him
DorthaKay3
I filed weeks ago, IRS accepted within days, it’s now February 20th and it’s still just processing. I guess the wait is longer than stated.
Susan b
Well I filed feb 6 th and i can’t get any info this is insane….our money we have no insight what so ever …get real !!!!!!!
Erica
I filed and got accepted Feb. 4th… I HAD AN ORANGE BAR ON THE WEBSITE THAT SAID ” RECIEVED AND IS BEING PROCESSED” with a topic 152 at the bottom. Got a message from the software I used, TAXHAWK around the 16th saying the IRS is now processing refunds for eitc filers… Then on the irs website and app irs2go, my bars disappeared and says “it is being processed”… On the app my refund amount doesnt show…On the website my refund amount shows. No DDD whatsoever, and I claimed 3 dependants and self employment. I FILE MY OWN TAXES EVERY YEAR AND HAVE NEVER SEEN OR EXPERIENCED THIS BEFORE. WHERE IM FROM, people are getting up to 3200 in loans, with or without the eitc… so im confused and worried about whether im being audited… Goodluck everyone!
April M Williams
I have filed, it’s been approved and now says I’ll get my refund February 22nd. I thought when you claimed earned income credit that the people weren’t suppose to recieve their refund until the February 27. Can I recieve it the 22nd?
Daniel
I filed the earliest possible date in January as well online. Still no direct deposit date… thanks IRS
Kay Bell
April, yes, filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC can get their refunds any time after Feb. 15. From my years of watching, dealing with, writing about the IRS, I suspect that the Feb. 27/end of the month delivery date was given to keep expectations for quicker refunds low. Kay
Serinity
Kushlyn & Sandy
I filed Jan 31 accepted Jan 31
Bar disappeared on Feb 7
Bar came back Feb 17
Ddd Feb 22
One dependent….
My experience when I’m t says being processed versus still processing you are good to go and just awaiting a ddd update.😁
Tinisha
My federal was accepted on the 22nd and all it says on the irs site is that it’s still processing, so I’ve been waiting almost a month. I do taxes for other people and they all got their federal and state taxes. I’m beyond annoyed.
Ashley
Yea I filed on 1/23/18 and my returned got accepted 1/24/18 I filed my two children as I always do every year However when I check irs where’s my refund site it still says my return is being processed . so I took it upon myself and called the irs this morning because I’m not use to waiting this long for a return and the irs told me this morning over the phone that my return is under review. I asked the representative why was my return under review he stated he doesn’t know exactly why but within 45 days of I don’t receive my refund to call back.
Amber J Bruckschen
Mine says ddd is by Feb 22. We’ll see still nothing
Kushlyn Lewis
I checked my status today it still says the same thing it’s being processed. I called the IRS serveral times and they put me on hold and then hung up on me. This is really getting fustrating I have never had this happen. I have always had a dd date when everyone else did.
Beverly Turek
Filed Jan 31, thru Turbo Tax the IRS accepted on Jan 31, I was seeing a bar saying processing and yesterday day 20 its gone with a 501 code saying still processing.. So its safe to say I’m not getting my refund any time soon.. This is such crap.. I file the same way every year..
Big Mike
I love how some are getting mad because the gubment be keeping “their money”. Here’s a hint, if you’re getting back more than you paid into the system, you’re not getting back “your money”, you’re getting back money that other taxpayers had to put into the system so you can go out and blow it on big screen TVs and Marlboros.
Ashley
No one should ever depend on getting their return by a certain date. While it’s nice to get it early, it’s not guaranteed.
Jose
Filed on Jan 30 and was accepted the same day. Still no DDD. Just says that its processing. I just want a DDD!!
Erica
Is there a certain time of day DD are made? Overnight? 6am? By 10pm??
And to the gentleman who is upset about people blowing their tax refunds on selfish indulgences, if I want to spend all my $$ on records and candy, it’s my prerogative. And I can still be upset that my return is taking a long time. 😁
Jamal
Some people that commented saying they do taxes for a living should change careers
If you don’t bother to learn about it you should not do it
You can’t compare years with taxes and you can’t compare people
Allie W.
We filed on Jan 25, ours got accepted and approved on Jan 26. On Feb 17th they gave me a DDD of February 22.been checking it once a day and still nothing so we will see if it will appear sometime tomorrow. I’m hoping so anyway.
Pinkpanther
Filed Feb 1, the same time as my 3 older sons did. They all have their refund and ours is saying “still being processed”. We claim the same defendants every year and that’s our only deduction. We’ve never waited this long for a refund before, it’s very frustrating. I get that they want to cut down on fraud but seeing that the majority of those cases are people filing a low income amount, they should have just put a hold on returns that claim under a certain income and not hold everyone’s.
Amanda
I was accepted on the 2nd but on the 20th my status changed to still processing with 152 (eic) so I don’t know if I should call or not.
Nicole Parmley
My return was accepted buy the IRS on 1/24/2018 and I do have dependents and EITC. So I did not even check the site till the 17th so I don’t understand what is going on. I know the money will get here but why does it still say (your tax return is still being processed.) It it a good thing or bad thing. I tried calling IRS and can’t get a hold of anyone.
Taxwmr
Filed and accepted on jan 23 … I have kids wmr had bars then they disappeared and it says still being processed. .. sad face …
Crystal Daniel
I filed February 2 accepted February 2.and I checked website still processing.i called irs he said they are reviewing for the dollar amount,so I called h and r block and was advised it was due to eic and should be released starting the 27 th. So, I don’t when I’m getting mine.
Lexxy
My boyfriend filed his on January 12th through a tax preparer and claimed my 2 children since he worked more than I have and it’s saying “still processing” on his when he checks. We haven’t called the IRS as of yet, so could something be wrong??
crystal
i applied in January 27 got accepted on the 29 my DD is feburary 22 direct diposit on my emerald card
Shelley
Has anyone received their refund that filed with eic? Mine was accepted on Jan.29. It has said since Saturday that my refund will be dd by Feb. 22. I’m just wondering if anyone has actually received theirs?
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Carteeka Brown
I filed the day The fire started acxepting2 which was the 29th of Jan. Here it is the 21st of deb and it’s still saying still be processed.. Ugh!! Never had this problem I have the code 152…
Donna Brown
💁 I JUST WANT MY MONEY!!! IRS STOP PLAYING.. UNLIKE SOME WE LOOK FORWARD TO OUR MONEY TO CATCH UP ON LIVING OR EVEN TO RELOCATE. 😠😠😠😠😠😠
Jae
I filled on January 31 and on the app it’s saying still processing and date will be available later I don’t know what’s going on but patience is key
Kasie
I filed Feb 9 it still says accepted. I made to much for EIC but I got child tax credit. It Feb 22 and still no new growth. Ugh
Andrea
I had a dd of Fed 22, but still not here. 😣
Romey
Looks to me like everyone who filed EIC this year has the Same status unless you filled before the 28th then you have a dd of Feb 22 witch is today. Sence its all of us that have a stautus of still proccessing i belive there is nothing wrong . If it was just a couple then thrers probly something wrong . We all got throw in the same basket and itsvjust n it done being filled up yet . I predict we all get are money on the same day the 28th of Feb 2018 .. don’t spend it all in one spot ! And if you do invite me lol !!
Markita
I file on the 29 am got approved in ddd was the 22 in it’s the 22 in nothing on the emerald card they gave me in its very bothersome also the person I file with keep placing me single in not head of house hold witch it pissing me off do anyone know if my money will be on my card tomorrow because I will be calling HNR block in the am
Juanita
Are they giving 2 checks or is the additional tax credit added to the refund already
Jasmine
Did anyone get their refund today that had a DDD of February 22?
Nesse
Does anyone k ow what time they deposit refunds mine is scheduled to be deposited today ?
victoria r
So it was to be DD today 2/22/18 on my emerald card. but irs website says it has not been deposited. wth!! this is my 1st time filing with hrblock and this is the 1st time i dont get my refund by the date posted from the irs. this sucks. never again will i use hrblock.
Anita
This is the comment that I am getting ” Your tax return is still being processed” What does that mean?
Lele
I filed jan 29th and was accepted on jan 29th. I orig had 1 bar that said received with topic 152 then it suddenly went away and now i have no bars and a message that says your refund has been received and processing. After my 21st day i called the irs and spkw a rep who said mines was under review whixh can take up to 45 days. At that point i will either receive my refund or a letter. I decided to call back today so i spkw another rep who said because i claim eic and actc i have to wait an additional 45 days before i can see anything. She said nothing was wrong w my taxes its because of the additional credits.
T
Have anyone have DDD file I February? With eic???
Sherree
Still no refund and was accepted on 02/01? All mine says is still processing. What does that mean?
Nicole
Please read for those who filed Feb 4 th and still have the refund processing message code 152. I filled with turbo tax. I’ve had this message for weeks. I finally called the IRS today and was informed that I was approved the 8th but because TurboTax sent refund status to be sent on a card, which I had entered in bank account for direct deposit, the IRS found the card to be suspicious and for ID protection are issuing a check! 30 days to wait on check. And the WMR still shows as processing. So be aware if filled via turbo tax! Our expectation of direct deposit by now has turned into a 30 day wait for a check.
Amanda J Schmierer
filed 2/14.. and had a dd of 2.23. according to a few sites and still have to yet even be processed
Amy
I filed on Jan 29th and everyone I know that is claiming those 2 credits got their returns on the 22nd… Mine still says its being processed… I need the money ASAP because I need to move into my own place… Its never taken me this long, I think that is why it is frustrating me so much. But im glad im not the only one in this situation!
Stephen
Called the IRS today 2/23/18 and asked if there was anything wrong with my return. Was told that my return was perfectly fine and was not being audited for anything. Informed me that even though we may have a DDD set if you have the EITC or the Additional child tax credit to not expect a refund before the 27th. So. DO NOT EXPECT A REFUND BEFORE THE 27th of FEBRUARY!!
Tikia Glover
This is so frustrating! I think it weird that it wouldn’t tell you with some sort of error message that somethings Wrong! Mines was excepted on the 2nd of Feb! Still nothing and no DDD!
EAZY
YES DAVID MY WIFE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. SHE HAD AN ORANGE BAR THAT SAID IT WAS BEING PROCESSED, THEN THE PATH MESSAGE FOR ABOUT A WEEK, AND THEN THE PATH MESSAGE WENT AWAY AND NOW THERE IS NO BAR AND IT READS WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TAX RETURN AND IT IS BEING PROCESSED. SHE WAS ACCEPTED ON JAN 29TH 2018
MissCheryl
I got rejected Feb 18 and fixed the error and re e filed Feb 18th irs accepted Feb 21st and got a email my return has been approved Feb 24th 2018 and DDD date says March 1 2018
Cody
Okay so I filed my taxes January 26, but I have been hearing that taxes aren’t accepted until January 29th , that’s when their accepting them. But my thing is … it’s been over 26 days and I filed the earned income credit as well and my status never had bars or any updates, it says “Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available.” People are saying you won’t see anything until feb 27th but I know a few people who’ve recieved their money on feb 24 and 25 so I’m not understanding what to believe & I noticed people on this post have all kinds of comments, issues and concerns but no one has responded to anyone’s questions . Can someone respond to me please ?
Maira Ulloa
has anyone called to verify there Identity and got a date yet?
Stephanie M Sell
I filed on Feb. 3rd and was excepted. I have had same thing happen with the where’s my refund. I called today and they told me no additional information is needed. Allow 45 days from the 15th of Feb. To get a refund date. Just because we filed early anyone with credits didnt start getting processed til the 15th. Earliest we will see or know anything is wait til the 27th or Wednesday when the major update happens on the web site.
Sincerae
Hey everyone I am just as frustrated as everyone else. I filed Jan 26th was accepted on Jan 26th. I called the IRS last week and they said everything is fine I just have to wait till the 27th to be released. I called again today because it still says processing and they said that my taxes were maked for further review on the 15th and they can take up to 45 days for them to review which is April 2. They are counting from the day they started processing tax returns which is Feb 15th not the date I filed Jan 26th. This is rediculous. I need my money now. They are just holding on to our money just because. There is nothing wrong if there was they would habe sent me a letter already. I dont understand the purpose of this. This should be illegal.
Lisa Nunamaker
I filed my taxes on Feb. 2, 2018. I also had the bar that said received and now it just say processing. I’ve tried calling the IRS and it doesn’t let me talk to a real person only an automated response. Does anyone have a number where I can talk to a real person?
Stephen
I’m seeing now that most people with the still processing message are being “marked for review” & are being told to wait 45 days from the 15th of February to see anything . I called the irs today and was told to wait until at least April 1 but hopefully we all will get a date tomorrow since it is the 27th or Wednesday when the major update hits
brittany
i am going through the exact same thing and i filed on the feb 2nd as well
Heather wv
I filed on the 3rd accepted and approved on the 4th and few days later said the my dad was the 22nd and it’s not there yet. My fiance did his same time as me he got his on the 20th ddd
Aaron W. Morrison
It’s Been 31 Days Now. It’s Still Saying Processing I Filed On The 24th, January Was Accepted On The 26th, Of January Turbo Tax Stated It Would Be Refund Expected The 15th Of February. It’s Now The 27th, Of February And Still No Deposit Of Any Tax Refund. I Work Hard For The Money. Please Pray I Get To Hear Something. The U S Government Just Messes Up Everything. It’s My Money I Earned It I Want My Tax Refund Now Please. 31 Days Is Long Enough . I Got My State Tax Back On The 6th Of February But Not My Federal. This Is Just Crazy . I Want My Refund.
Shenell E
It’s unbelievable this is happening in America. But people want Trump in office soooooo bad. I have never had an issue with my taxes until this. It’s sad they can do what they want with our money but God forbid we make one mistake on our end. I just feel so frustrated right now. I really don’t understand why we are being punished for filing early.
Veronica
I was accepted on 1/30/18. Yesterday, 2/26/18 I called the IRS because where’s my refund tool only says still being processed. They said all EIC & ACTC refunds are being held until Feb.28. Every time you call you get a different answer. I know people who have the EIC & ACTC and have received their refund. It’s frustrating to say the least.
Donna
I called irs today because mine has been showing still processing since Feb. 15. I spoke to a real person at irs and she said some were picked for further investigation that took the extra tax credits like EIC and child tax credit and to allow 45 days from Feb. 15
Shaneishewa
I filed my taxes with TurboTax on the 28th I got accepted on the 29th of January at first it said that it was accepted then the bar disappeared and it said that your tax return is still processing then I called the IRS and they tell me I have to wait an additional 45 days which would be March 14th which I don’t understand is why they don’t tell you exactly what it is that you might need before anything happens or they send you a letter she didn’t say anything was wrong with them she just said that it’s under additional review has anyone that had this problem receive their money before the 45th day curious
Danyal Basnar
I am really financially hirting right now really need my taxes big time …it just says still processing will give date when available….cmon really i need my money like today
Kadie
I filed jan 17 called today feb 27 and they told me 21 days from feb 15 witch will be march 8 so i have no clue when ill be getting mine i need ir
Tavia
My return was accepted on February 5th I called today, irs rep said I’m under review and wait 45 days from the 15th to receive a letter from them smh I need my money now😡
Kristi
Filed on Jan 19th and was accepted on Jan 22. Refund tool online has been saying processing ever since. Finally got through this morning to a person at IRS. I was told that my return was being processed for further review and that it could be anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks from Feb 9th! I was also told that there was no information in the system showing why it was under further review and that it didn’t look like there had been much done to it yet. In my opinion, it seems like a majority of people that got their returns done before Feb, were perhaps placed at the back of the processing line, vs processed in the order received like the IRS website stated. Which if that is the case, fine , just let us know. 21 days, Feb 27th, now 6 to 12 weeks (which would be May if it’s the later), its ridiculous.
Me
I just spoke with the IRS and was told I have to wait 45 days from 2-15-2018. I filed in January before the 29th. They say they have to make sure the earned income and child credit is correct. I’ve never seen anything like this in all of my years of filing. I guess I have to wait though. Pretend it’s not there because it may be another month or two.
Gwinette
Call 1-800-829-0922 enter your social and English don’t hit no other prompts and wait u will get a live person.
Jackie
I spoke with Irs feb 27th when nothing has changed on website. Still processing! Irs said first release date was 27th I should check back in 3-5 days. Well they sure aren’t helpful!
Kelsi
This is insane! Taxes accepted on the 1st of February, got “Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available.” on the 7th of February. It’s now the 28th and no freaking update on WMR?! What’s going on???
tori
I seem to be having the same issue as the rest of you ? I filled the 6th and it was accepted the 7th and the processing bar went away on the 26th I called today and they told I have to wait 45 day has anyone gotten theirs earlier then the 45 days?
Jenascia
Has anyone received a ddd date yet and have filed on January 29?
Nephew Joseph
I don’t get it. I give money to this guy people call, “Uncle Sam”
He ain’t no kin ta me!
Lol jk
Still processing for me too.
I hope it’s just 21 days and not 45.
Calling tomorrow.
Charlie
Dis is bullshit!
Steve
If you’ve already got your refund, will you receive additional funds for child credit after the 27th??
Ashley
I did my taxes on TurboTax on Jan.30 it was excepted the next day. So I kept checking on line it kept saying processing. My mother suggested I call them so that’s exactly what I did. After being bounced around from agent to agent. Someone finally told me it was selected for a random review I guess it’s part of the new 2017-18 tax law. So I’m like okay so what does that mean. The agent said I will be receiving a letter in the mail that states I’ve been selected for a review. She also, said it might take 45-60 days to process. Every week you take my money out my check with no hesitation but, when it comes time to give it back you have an issue.
Asia George
im in the same boat as all you are. I was accepted on January 31. On Feb 12 it went into still processing and have been like that since. I called the IRS, they told me since I have a small business and the child taxes credit it was understand review, to give it 45 days from Feb 15, which will be around April 1. I dont understand I filed the same stuff every year nothing different
Heather
Yeah I am in the same boat filed my the 2nd. Was accepted and submitted to them by the 5th. Call them up and as of the 15th having a review done. This is total and complete bullshit. Why pick some people with the EIC and not all? Its bs to make some wait and not ALL. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Frustrated
I called on Feb 27th and was told my return was under a 45 day review and the review started February 15th. Called back today and asked what was going on and was told that they just received an email that stated the 45 days wouldn’t start until March 5th. Im not sure what is going on was told i had codes on my account but she couldnt tell me what they were I havent recieved a letter or anything. Has anyone else been told this??
Bridgett
I called IRS and they stated that I have to wait an additional 45 days from Feb 14th as well. They started I may or may not receive a letter and if I do just follow the instructions. It takes them no time to take my taxes and forever to receive them. It should be a law against that. This is B.S It’s my money and I want it NOW. 😂😂
Jessica
Filed Feb 3 and was accepted Feb 3… it is now March 1st and my refund “is still processing” that’s along with my state taxes. My anxiety is shot up to the ceiling. Everyone I know has already received theirs. It’s ridiculous that they don’t reach out to let you know what’s going on!! Besides really depending on that refund this month, it’s scary sitting around not knowing what’s going on. I’m so upset and frustrated.
Charlee Ryan
I filed my taxes later than normal this year I filed through turbo tax around the 20th of February. They were approved the 25th! Awesome! Today March 2nd I got my state refund wow! So I thought they it’s only been a few days but I wonder how my federal refund it going since I haven’t looked since the day they got approved. This is where it begins
I no longer have the Orange progress bar but just a blrb type notice that says
“Your refund is being processed. A refund date will be provided to you when available.”
With a 152 code
Which is utterly useless
So I start looking things up and it gets worse
Apparently the safe bar should say my name ssd filing status AND amount, well my amount is gone.
What is going on? I didn’t file that long ago so I want to say not to worry YET but what is this 152 code that talks about nonsense and why isn’t my refund being processed like normal like every year?!
Lola Felona
I filed in January and I’m still waiting. I called the ira and they stated some crap about waiting 60 days for further reviewing and if they needed more info within the 60 days they will notify me. What I’ve come to notice is, people who filed early have some sort of delay meanwhile people who filed and gotten accepted after the 15th of February got theirs right away. It seems like they skipped over the early filers! 😡🤬😡
Brandy
Hi I am in the same situation as you all. I filed on Feb 3 and Irs accepted Feb 3 it’s now March 3rd and I get the same message your refund is still processing.. Tax code 152 I called the Irs and was told 4 different answers finally a lady from Irs says my return is under review which will take about 45 days. I have filed the eic for 20 years and have always had my refund in about a week..Its b.s.
Rkeyser70
I received same info. Filed 1/22 accepted 1/23. I have still processing no tax codes, transcripts n/a. Called yesterday and was told to wait 8 weeks from Feb 2nd when it went to still processing. But also
Told that is the amount of time they have to send you a letter, and then could be a wait from there.😡
Eli bond
This is insane i was toldbthe exact same thing as most of tou wtf is going on
Tina
I got accepted on January 31st and I had a bar before. Now I don’t have a bar but it comes up saying my My refund is being processed and date will be posted when available. I need my tax money because I have to get a new motor for my car and my daughter was a preemie so we have a lot of doctor appointments. It have been 5 weeks now and I have just received my state a few days ago and that was only 3 weeks after it was accepted. I can’t even get a hold of anyone.
Adrian
I filed threw turbo tax Jan 26th it was accepted Jan 29th by the irs. Feb 1st I started tracking it got the red bar with a date of Feb 19th then Feb 5th my state return goes in my direct deposit account so I check where’s my refund again to see if my federal return date has changed and the bar gone and says still processing code 152.. So after February 27th I go back to look and it still says the same thing. I call irs and they put me on hold for over 20 min , she comes back to the phone and tell me nothing appears wrong with my tax return so don’t worry. If I don’t receive the return in my account by the march 26th then give them a call back. She said she had no other info for me.. I file the same status every year from the saw job for 12yr and filed my same to kids every year …I’m totally confused as to what’s going on so I’ve counted this tax return as a loss its not worth stressing over…its bad enough it took 6 days just to get the irs on the phone and they day they finally answer my wait time was 1hr 22min.
Amanda
Same problem. I filed my taxes on February 4th and my fiance’s the same day. I claim 2 children on my taxes and one child on his taxes. He received his February 21st. I have yet to receive mine and when I check it it says still processing a date will be provided when available. So I called the IRS and after 30 minutes the lady tells me that there’s no errors there’s no issues and there’s no letter but that it could be 45 days after March 5th. No Rhyme or Reason. We don’t have anywhere to live right now and I’m trying to use that money to get us a house. This is so frustrating I’ve never had this problem in the past
Mercelis Odom
I filed my taxes every since Jan 28. At first I had a date of getting my money on Feb 22. After about two weeks of checking… the bar disappeared, the date, and I received no letter. So I finally called the irs after a month past and checking the website and still seeing “your refund is still being processed “. They told me I was randomly selected for review on Feb 15 and it could be within 45 days from that date till either I received a letter or my refund. This is crazy !!
Taxpayer
This taxpayer is tired of stalking the app, where’s my refund. Anybody else feel the same?
For weeks, it’s says the same thing, there’s a delay in processing your return. Tell me something new Uncle Sam because that story is played out.
Megan
I filed early, same job, same , kid, same everything, I was put under a 45 day “review “! WTF? I need my money and they are now saying if they hold it to long they have to pay us interest on our money! How long?????? WOW
Nate
I filed january 29th and got accepted the same day but about two weeks after tracking”wheres my refund” the app said “there has been a delay in prossessing” with a number and an ext. So i called and they had no reason why but for me to wait 45 days for them to “REVIEW” my return -.- okay so i waited well about a week later i get a letter saying to wait 60 days to REVIEW my return -.- WTFF DUDE!! Noo ryhme or reason in the letter it says we may send the return if applicable?? What is that supposed to mean just because i claimed ACTC and EITC
Samantha
Did anyone Evee receive the letter if so what did the letter ask for?
Jeremy
Yeah I got the letter too. Didn’t ask for anything. Just that I’ve been selected due to one of a few listed reasons. I filed with an EITC so I know that’s why. Said something about 60 days from date of letter which will be mid-May. The whole thing is ridiculous. They can hold my money but they take what’s there’s under no certain terms.
Mastewart2018
filed 1/29/2018 believing I was doing the right thing by getting it over with early. bad mistake. although seeing people get their DDD puts a smile on my face. Nothing like seeing everyone around you get the BIG BUCKS while all I see is WAMMYS!!! great… I haven’t called IRS because I’m not a sit on the phone and wait type of person. My frustrations are the reason I’m LOCKED out of WMR as of right now. NICE!
Michael
I have had the same thing happen to me. I used a certified public accountant. After reading these post and seeing the same information on WMR, leads me to believe maybe the IRS is playing games with the average American. How can refund speeds change in one year?
jamie battles
I will never use turbo tax again and i will not file early. Those two reasons are why your taxes are late. All the fraud is online and we all filed online. No one I talked to who filed by regular mail had any issue.
James C Nicholas
You know Trump has screwed all of us from the IRS to every branch of the government.This is what happens when you put a Moron in charge.
Shameeka
I FILED ALSO AND EXCEPTED ON THE 31ST OF JAN , I WAS ALSO TOLD AFTER FEB 27TH THAT FEB 15TH I was selected for further review , received a letter a wk later saying that I was selected for review an ,if they needed more info they will contact me. That was the last wk of feb , it’s almost April and I have not received anything….I also have files the same way for the past 6 yrs after moving back home to Mass. I have NEVER had any issues with my taxes until I moves back here , I thought I was the only one that didn’t receive my Fed. I got my state taxes of 2016 this year , so I was surprised that I got 2017 so early but they shorted me 368. Saying it was a EIC or AIC issue of over payment so I still got screwed by the state taxes. But I’ve never had issues with fed. I wonder if all those that called was suddenly picked as we called in and those whom didn’t call got theirs. But I’m so sure that there’s not too many whom received both , either u got the state and not the fed, or u got the federal and not the state , What ever the case I’m not sure what’s going on , but as on 3/24/18 I still have not received my fed. Smdh
Pebbles
I have also been dealt the same hand then told me that I will receive a letter in one to Two weeks and still no letter I believe this is substantial bullshit.
cris
Same thing…used turbotax… filed and accepted Jan 29 th and nothing ..I am a single mom and work two jobs and was counting on my return for so many bills! I finally received my state my mail but no one in all the calls I’ve made can explain the federal delay, I got a letter the 23rd of feb but it gives little info only that its under review and on my ‘wheres my refund site” i also get the 152 code
Jeremy
Everyone who wants to blame Trump can actually blame Obama. Sorry Liberals. The delays are due to the PATH Act that was passed in 2015. So, do your homework before looking like an idiot placing blame on the wrong person.
Shay Wilson
I filed on February 1st using turbotax and still nothing. No letter, nothing. I am over it.
Megan
Yep, same as everyone else. I filed mine in January using TurboTax. I’m single with no children, so my taxes are usually very easy. Turbotax said it was accepted pretty fast. Now, according to the “Where’s my Refund” app, it’s been “processing” for two months now. It’s pretty frustrating.
cassie
I filed the 1st of February and it was accepted the 2nd. I used HR Block like I do every year. I had the process bar up until the 15th then it just keeps saying processing will have a date as soon as it’s available. I called the IRS around the 1st of March to ask what is going on that is when they told me that they had to verify my EIC, the lady told me if they are my kids I have nothing to worry about. I was so pissed at that point and ended the call. On the 9th of March I called back because I wanted a time frame since I never got one before. The guy from the IRS said I should expect something between the 2nd and the with of April. 2 days later I have a letter in the mail that says they are reviewing my return for the EIC and I should hear something with in 60 days from the data of this letter. I look at the date and it was dated for the 9th of March so that puts my earliest return date to May. I’m pissed. If I owe them I have to pay intrest on every dime I’m late on paying…ugh
Randell brooks
I file like everyone early only to be put on hole.i file evey year the same.still in possessing mode for two months and counting what yto do
Kamron
I’m in the same boat, extremely close to dropping deeper in depression. I filed the 29th of Jan thinking that if I submitted my return early I would naturally receive it faster, WRONG. Never received a letter until the first week of March stating it would be sorted out by MAY 5th WTF!!!!! I have now become deep in debt with interest rates raping my already depleted bank account and on the verge of going to jail as a result. As a single father and full time student this is absolute bulls*t and unfair to the middle and lower class american population. . .
Faith Charity Hackney
I see now im feeling pissed lost my car over this bullshit… thanks for making me feel non alone though..
Alli
I am having a difficult time understanding why the mess that we are currently experiencing regarding our tax refund situation isn’t getting any better. I can see wanted to ensure that money isn’t lose due to fraud and what not, but the time involved has left me unable to get caught up with old bills and new ones are coming in full force which means another year struggling just to keep the necessities in tack. In my opinion this is so wrong on so many levels. I mean we can figure out simple task as it relates to spending more money for various reasons but not to help folks get their tax refunds faster so bills can be paid. I thought filing earlier and through turbo tax would be the ticket for one because turbo is cheaper than H&R Block sad I say
James plante
Still waiting with no word from the low life feds..but if i owed them money they would have it in there hands asap..give me give me give me but when its on the other foot its no no no..and this is not trumps fault you fools. Do some research before you blab of at you sucker..its obamas 2015 act fault.
Doc
We know who to blame only idiots would vote for idiots….thanks a bunch
John W.
But remember, that refund is just your money that you are letting the government hold for you. And it isn’t earning you any interest. If you adjust your withholding values, more goes to you and less to the government during the year. And yes, I know there are exceptions, but if you are getting a regular salary you ought to be able to calculate out how much to have withheld. Not that I ever could figure it out, but my wife can.
And of course, you can also have the option to owe the government money and pay them as late as possible; meanwhile that money can be sitting in savings or some other financial arrangement earning interest.
Shelly Mckee
Same boat as everyone else… if you received a letter that says wait 60 days I have a number for IRS to call. As long as it has been 60 days they will send to a different department and they are required to make a move. She did say it can take up to an additional 60 days but at this point at least we are moving… I hope here’s the number. 1800-906-9887
Cassie
Got the letter that said wait 60 days that was up on the 9th of this month so called back was told they will file a part and now I have to wait unother 60 days and if I don’t get a phone call or letter to call them back. This is bullsh*t. If I owed them money I would have to pay intrest.
Jeremy
I have never in my life had to wait this long for my refund. I got the letter like everyone else, waited my 60 days, called them on day 61, and now they’re going to put in a referral which could take an additional 60 days! JULY!! Are you kidding me?? Where is the accountability for these people? Oh, wait, there isn’t any. They can take our money in a second but I have to wait almost 7 months to get mine back. And, that’s if I even get it in July.
Tiffani Pool
Exactly the same thing happen to us. It’s been 4 months. This is such crap. I am at a loss for words
Angela Monique Britton
Stop with the political bs, honestly the whole government is crooked. Democrats, Republican, no difference. It’s June I still don’t have money or any word this is totally bs!!! I want answers and MY MONEY!
Jeremy
FINALLY BEEN APPROVED!!! Start checking. Hopefully it’s happening for everyone!!
Gloria
Been 60 days nothing yet still processing been filed since February 18 where is my money
Whitney Knight
I filed on January 30th. I am still waiting for my return. I never got a letter in the mail or anything. But I did move after I filed. When I check the status of my refund all it says is processing. I’m very frustrated and can never get a person on the phone.
Wilma L Whitt
I filed January 16 and received a letter requesting more documentation in May and faxed all the documentation to them within 30 days and started calling to verify that they received the documentation and they did on july 12th and then started getting the run around till I received another letter requesting more documentation showing proof of residence and dependent verification. I faxed that to them within a week and now can’t get any one to answer the phone! I am so aggravated and angry. I called the taxpayers advocate services and they said they couldn’t help me unless I had a foreclosure or eviction! Really?