If you're expecting a tax refund, the most common advice is that you should file your tax return as soon as possible. There is no reason to let the government keep your money any longer. But for some filers this year, your early tax return will be delayed because of new laws designed to stop identity theft.
Over the last few years, identity theft related to taxes has exploded. In order to reduce possible losses from identity theft, Congress passed a law that forces the IRS to delay issuing refunds for people claiming certain deductions (the ones most likely used by identity thieves).
The sad part is, though, that many honest people will see their tax returns delayed by several weeks. Now, that's not detrimental, but it is a longer wait than in past years. In fact, you can see our estimated tax refund calendar to know when you're going to expect your tax refund.
Why Your Tax Return Will Be Delayed
If you're a crook, you try to file as many tax returns as quickly as possible. You see, the IRS processes everything on a first-come, first serve basis. So, if a criminal files a tax return in your name before you do, and they steal your refund - they win the race.
For the government, they will end up paying you the proper refund, but they also lost the money that went to the criminals. The bottom line is that they are delaying your tax refund because they don't want to lose more money. And it is serious money - the IRS estimates it paid out of $1.3 billion in fraudulent tax refunds last year.
If you're a victim of identity theft, you're going to have to submit a bunch of documents to the IRS to get the identity theft issue resolved. This can take anywhere from several weeks to several months. It's a long process, and it's not always easy.
In an effort to combat this, the IRS is now going to hold some refunds until February 15, 2018. The goal here is to see if two tax returns are filed for the same individual.
If you're concerned you are a victim of identity theft, read our common IRS questions and answers here for more information.
What Types Of Tax Returns Does This Impact?
It's important to note that not ALL tax returns are being delayed because of this new law. Only tax returns that have the following tax credits are being held:
- Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
These are likely the most common tax credits taken by criminals, since they are what's known as Refundable Tax Credits. That means, even if you owe no taxes because of low or moderate income, you could still receive a refund for these tax credits.
If you're a criminal looking to get the most money possible, you'll likely want to file a return with these tax credits on it.
However, the impact is that low and moderate income tax filers have to wait longer for their tax refunds than in previous years.
How Long Do I Have To Wait For My Refund?
So, how long a delay will my tax return have? It all depends...
The IRS is still estimating that 90% of people should receive their refunds within 21 days. If you file early, the IRS will hold your refund until February 15, and then begin processing your refund. So, you could see a delay until the middle to end of February.
Based on what we've seen in prior years, we have a estimated tax refund calendar that we believe is pretty accurate. We encourage you to post your story so that others can see the timing as it happens.
Did you find your tax refund delayed by this new law?
Toni says
I’ve always filed early and this is the first year it’s been delayed. It’s been 22 days, and I have tax topic 152 with my refund amount. I don’t want to call yet, but I don’t know why I’m receiving this message whereas before, I had bars. Needless to say, it’s frustrating. Anyone else experiencing this? I don’t have EIC or child tax credits, so why the delay?
Robert Farrington says
90% of filers get their refund within 21 days. Remember, though, some tax software doesn’t transmit on the day filing opens. Also, that remaining 10% is like 30 million people – you’re not alone.
Ruth says
I was excepted by the irs on 1/29 and i received a letter that i was chosen fora random review for 60 days my 60 day review started on 3/8 the date that was stated on the letter. My 60 days is up 5/8, i haven’t called irs yet but I’m giving them a call tomorrow. I didn’t claim no child dependents or nothing so i don’t understand what’s this long hold up? It’s way past 21 days and there’s no reason the irs still needs to keep holding my refund. They really need to just release my ???? now I’ve waited long enough and this is seriously rediculous so can you give me a good reason the irs still hasn’t released my refund? Thanks
Robert Farrington says
I couldn’t tell you, but you should call. Also, remember, tax refunds are optional – you can always change your W4 withholding to owe taxes each year instead of getting a refund so you never have to deal with this again.
Danyell says
Hello I’m having that same problem the same date that you put up I got a letter in the mail 3/8 saying that I was going to receive was going to receive something in 60 days it’s been 60 days and still no update what is the number to the IRS how do you get in contact with the IRS because all I can talk to is The Voice line thing telling me to put in my social security number filing status and a refund amount and it tells me the same thing what’s online is that my refund is still being process but it’s been over 60 days already or more
Kim says
Did u ever reciebe ir refund if don’t mind me asking I’m dealing with the same thing as u are
Doris says
I got my letter in April and have called several times, Its September now and I still haven’t gotten my refund I spoke to Mr. Pike today very frustrating phone conversation!, only for him to hang up the call on me.
They should not be getting away with this. it just seems wrong to hold on to people’s money!
Kae says
Same, April 5th amd now its june with no taxes.??
Alex says
Same, my taxes been on processing for 5 months now. Haven’t called sent some proof and still waiting.
Rachel says
I have the child tax credit and I’m seeing the same 152 topic and it’s been 22 days
Robert Farrington says
You should expect it later this week or early next week.
katrina says
I also filed mine prolly the first week of feb and do have child tax credit but for only one child —I also got an advancement leaving h&r block and then got my state loaded to my emerald card but I haven’t seen my federal return yet and when I look there is also that 152 thing on there
Robert Farrington says
152 means you’re getting a refund. It takes 21 days on average, but since you have ACTC, your 21 days started February 15.
Andrea Gomez says
jus wondering when our check will come in,we filed on 17thof April,its passed 4wks already
China says
How do you 152 means we are getting a return
Robert Farrington says
Because the IRS says so: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152
Kim says
Do u know if it takes full 60 days when they send letter saying refund is being held for further review
Robert Farrington says
Yes, it does or longer.
D says
I’m 70 days after a letter was issued so a total of 80 days with my refund in a state of processing. No updates my return hasn’t been reviewed.
Nicci says
My Refund has been in Review since February and is still under review. Letters come with new dates but when I call vague information is given. It’s almost Christmas
Robert Farrington says
It’s time for a tax advocate. Check this out: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/21673/what-is-a-tax-advocate-and-should-you-contact-one/
Natalie says
I submitted my tax return on Jan 30. I called the IRS and they said it’s been processed but they are holding it to ensure I don’t have any tax debts or owe money to anyone. I had an installment payment arrangement for 2015 taxes which was payed in full last year (2017). They confirmed all tax debts have been paid so I don’t understand how they can hold my refund. Nobody can tell me when to expect it. Has anyone else had a similar situation? If so, how long did it take to get your refund?
Brian says
Yes!!! I am dealing with the same thing. 60 days was over on 5/8. I called they said 14 more days. I called on 5/24 and i was told they dont know why i havent got them yet. The irs lady said she had to put in a referral to the review department. but could be another 60 days.
Kara Myers says
What number did you call to actually speak with someone? Number i have is automated number.
Beverly Mitchell says
I did my refund on January 23,2018 and i called IRS they said my refund is still processing.
Kay says
Its been over 21 days now my bars have disappeared and the website says its still processing my refund and it will provide a date when available i called and asked them about the school credit i claim and one rep. Told me people who claim school credit refund will be delayed til may 6. But they cant give me any other answers
Sade says
Yes, I was advised the same information and I filed Feb. 3rd this isn’t fair to us seeing as though we have responsibilities as well.
Tai says
What is school tax credit
Robert says
Did you receive your refund yet? I see that claiming school credits could delay your refund.
Anne says
My return was accepted on 1/25 and mine is still processing.
Leo says
I did mine Jan 23 says it’s processing it’s won’t tell me but that it’s saying income verification what is that and we are already in march
Andrea says
I received a letter from the IRS that stated the delay can be up to 60 days as they review my income. I have multiple jobs last years as I have done the year before. 60 days is a long time the letter was worded like I was a criminal that didn’t even file my taxes. I filed on 1/29. I feel the real reason is because the government shutdown no reason my return should be delayed. Before that I received my return back in a month or so. They should just state they are behind on issuing refunds.
Heather rhoden says
Mine is the exact same way! If i dont get mine by april 23rd i have to call the IRS.
Mehoganie says
Well I got the same letter. I filed min Jan 27 2018. This is the 1st time mine has ever gotten held hostage. I guess they think this is extra but its not I live off that though out the year to offset what I don’t make. If I owed them they would want interest on top of what I owed.
China says
I filed mine February 9th and it’s still saying processing omg what is actually going on
Robert Farrington says
Nothing, it takes 21 days on average. You’re almost to that time.
katrina says
so from feb 15th to 21 days from then I should be getting them march 8th or 9th
Amanda says
We filed an injured spouse claim form w additional child tax credit, now it was my student loan debt with first hubby so I don’t think my new husband should have to pay this debt but we filed married filing joint on Jan 26 2018. It’s been what 43 days and the IRS says still processing. Today is March 9,2018. Oops also claimed student loans for my daughter so this is like 3/4 issues they have to look into and I know it will get to us when it gets to us and the longer the government sits on our taxes they making money. It’s time they let some money go. With new laws in effect this year everyone will get delayed.
Chris says
Happened to us last year. You won’t get your refund until June -July. But they will add in interest for the time they held the refund.
Darcelke says
I filed mine feb 8 and I’m getting the still processing message as well. I don’t have any school. Just work and kids.
latanya says
I file my taxes jan 25 it still say processing this is crazy only file 2 kids plus my job
Shay says
I filed my taxes o Feb 6, 2018. It is March 6 and mines still says processing!!! I’m so frustrated.
China says
Has anyone started to receive there returns yet
Brittaney says
NO ! I filed mines on 01/29 they said they wouldnt process it until 02/15 and i still have no information yet it still says processing .
Shay says
I filed mine on Feb 1st and says it is still processing as well.
China says
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China says
I think they should give us more information than what they are giving us
Amanda says
I filed on January 29th and it still says processing, very frustrating!
Bibi says
I filed on 3/19 any word on when i should get mine??
Robert Farrington says
Check out our tax refund calendar.
China says
Gm morning will they send notice in the mail if anything is wrong.
Alexis says
The irs released my refund march 2nd but i haven’ T received anything an my wmr hasnt updated they said i have to waot 3 weeks an order to recieve a refund
Shay says
I filed on Feb 1st and it still says it is being processed. I called them and they said it is in their “resolutions department”. I’ve been told it will fix itself to they don’t know what is wrong, they aren’t able to see it. Should I be concerned?
Robert Farrington says
I wouldn’t. It’s probably a simple mistake or error and they’ll fix it and send you an adjustment based on what was wrong. I’ve had it happen to me before and it’s no big deal.
katrina says
I also just called h&r block to see what is goin on they said my return was picked to be audited ?
Robert Farrington says
If you were being audited you would have received a letter, had to provide a bunch of information to the IRS, and likely have to have a meeting with the IRS.
The fact you don’t have a refund or any information means you’re NOT being audited. However, your return could be under review (which isn’t an audit), or it could still be processing.
I’m very surprised to hear that a tax professional would tell you that you were being audited.
Shay says
ok thank you for responding! They have me completely stressed out over it – thinking I did something wrong on turbo tax.
Amanda says
Remember even if you ever get audited which we have and I didn’t have receipts but wrote it on a calendar that year the IRS does accept that as proof. So always keep a calendar for the year of taxes stowed away. Just a tip
Angela says
For all of you people waiting on your tax refund and have been checking where’s my refund I filed early probably the 1st of February and it was accepted it hit my bank today. And the IRS website still says being processed check your bank account
Festus D says
March 8th 2018 would be 21 days from February 15. So should I receive a direct deposit soon? An IRS tax rep told me to wait 30-45 days from February 15. This is confusing.
Robert Farrington says
Yes it should be any time now.
TD says
Hello, I filed my taxes on March 5th. No status bars and that’s puzzling. Just says “We have received your tax return and it is being processed.” No tax topic next to the refund amount. I’m not claiming any earned income credit or child tax credits. What do you think is the holdup? Are they running behind?
Robert Farrington says
I don’t think there is a hold up. You’re not even at 21 days yet.
chelle says
well I filed on 1/22 and it is 3/28 i am way past the 21 days. Is there a reason for that? anyone who comments that is within 21 days you have that reason… “you are still in 21 days” but as for me i am not! so whats the excuse? it said still pending, my transcripts state my cycle posted is 20180605 and my remittance date is 4/15/18 what does all that mean??
Robert Farrington says
You should call if you’re past the 21 days.
Dana says
We filed 1/29, waited our 21 days and still showed we were processing. We called on Feb 23 and they said it would be another 30 to 60 days of processing before we would be given an update because my husband and I are both in college!! Still have no idea when we will even receive our taxes!! It’s B.S. if you ask me!
Robert Farrington says
Change your W-4 withholdings so you don’t get a refund next year – problem solved.
Brenda Kay says
We are trying to figure out how to do this and tried the paycheck check up calculator. Our daughter will be starting college next year and we struggled to figure out how to change our withholdings to the right amount (my husband works two full time jobs, I work & we get EIC). Is hiring an accountant just to help us figure out what we should have on our W4’s to avoid an overpayment a good idea?
Robert Farrington says
If you’re not scared of paying the IRS, you can always change it to 0. If you’re scared you’ll spend the money all year and not be able to pay your tax bill, you need to adjust your withholdings more accurately. The IRS withholding calculator is a great tool: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator
Eric says
Hey . I filed my taxes on 2/9/2018 and I had my bars up than a week later , I check the wmr and my bars was gone and said still being process. No tax topic . No letter from the irs . I called and a computer I answer the same reply as the wmr. And it’s still in process
ronisha says
I filed 2/4 and accept same day I got a letter saying I was under review do nothing, then I finally got some transcripts that’s said they didn’t start processing it til march 5 it had a code 570 2018705 when will I received my money its been almost 2 months smh
Robert Farrington says
Did you call the IRS?
Ashley says
I filed on 1/29, accepted the same day. Mine is in review. My letter date was March 2nd. Still no refund. I talked to a tax representative today, which informed me she had put a note on my account. She said they should resolve any issues(if any) and give me my refund or notify me of anything further.
Shon says
It’s 8/8/18 and I still haven’t received mine this is ridiculous!
Tanya Lee Metcalf says
I filed 1/29 and still nothing . called in feb and the irs said everything was fine just under review. Then i got a tax advocat and she said some of my earnings were not released from previous employer so i faxed it all ove. Well its now april and i am still waiting. This is so stupid
Dalia says
I e-filed on December 31, 2017. I applied for a loan and received it within 3 day. Then I received a notice by mail letting me know my refund was being Delayed Reference# 1541 and that I didn’t have to do anything, I only have to wait 60 days from when the letter was mailed which was February 7, 2018. Now I’m 3 days shy from the 60 day delay should I prepare for another delay or will the IRS keep there word an release my refund.
Robert Farrington says
Error code 1541 typically means there is an offset – meaning for some reason your refund is being taken to pay a debt of some kind. You should really follow up with the IRS.
Misty says
My taxes were efiled 02/20 got a letter from irs 03/19, I called and was told I was under review. I have been filing the same for 10 years einc and child dependent, They told me if I haven’t received my refund by may 16th to give them a call back. What is going on???
Robert Farrington says
On any given year, around 0.10% of returns are randomly selected for review. Maybe you simply were unlucky?
Brenda Kay says
We filed 1/29. Everything is the same as the last few years. On April 2nd we still hadn’t received our refund. We called and after hours trying to reach someone we were told we were “under 60 day review with no notes”. We asked what that meant and she says “it’s cause of path act, call us back June 9th if you don’t have it then”. We asked why it was taking so long or if we did something wrong and she said “no everything seems fine it’s just how long it takes.”
I wanted to cry.
Erica says
Same! I am an independent student living on low income with one part-time job. I filed in January too, was put under review, and called twice to try to find out what was going on (once every 60 days). I am reliant on my tax return for rent and food money. I’m so upset and discouraged and no one can tell my why this review is taking so long! But with my last call they said they sent a referral to see what was up because it “should have benn done by now” which “reset” the period for when I was allowed to call back to mid July… I just don’t understand I don’t even have that much financial information so what could be taking so long
Matthew says
I did my taxes March 12th, they were accepted that day. It’s now April 11th and nothing. H&R Block said the irs accepted them. On the IRS site it says they are being processed and will be given a date in time. So then I called the irs and the lady seemed clueless, she said it doesn’t say anything’s wrong but to check and see if I get a letter in the mail which she thinks will happen and it might be over insurance but she said she wasn’t sure cause it didn’t say anything when she pulled it up? Idk I’m just really comfused and want my money and idk what to do 🙁
Robert Farrington says
I would wait another week or so and call them back. Make sure you clearly state it has been 21 days and no update. Just a note that 10% of returns go past 21 days, and it’s normal.
Sharon smith says
I had h& r block do my state rental refund I haven’t receive my check yet I filed April 17 2018
fawn48340 says
I submitted my taxes Jan 28th 2018, was supposed to recieve Feb 21st 2018… did not recieve .. i called on Feb 26th lady told me i was selected for a review that i would be recieving it 21 days from the review start date of Feb 5th….. If i dont see it by March 9th to call back… i did not recieve it… i called again on March 12th the lady i talked to this time said that my review didnt start until March 6th that i should expect it by April 18th… call back if it dont….. I need my money seriously….. I have alot to catch up. i depend heavily on it. IRS has no clue what they are doing and on different pages. how does a review start on 2 different months????
I claimed my kids and worked all year, I bought a house in 2017 was the only change from previous years… needless to say im pissed and a friend of mine told me she had a review few years ago didnt get nothing until september……. shoot me now. tired of the run arounds.
Robert Farrington says
You might benefit a lot from contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service to see if they can help: http://growth360tci.wpengine.com/21673/what-is-a-tax-advocate-and-should-you-contact-one/
Gerald T. Sitek says
I filed 1-31-18. No letter,no refund no codes, wmr says still processing as of today 4-17-18.
Chris says
I’m still waiting..somewhat patiently, filed on 1/29.. glad to see I’m not the only one still in the dark about my refund. Relieved review letter March 8th. Waiting till May 7th before I start to loose it. Tax season has never been such a pain in the neck, definitely changing my dependents to 0 after this fiasco.
Shelia Greenwood says
I filed my taxes Jan 31st and here it is April 28th and still nothing… Still being processed is what it says I have never had any problems till this year ….
Robert Farrington says
Have you contacted the IRS yet?
Geanna says
I filed my taxes February 12th and it is still being processed. I received a letter from the IRS saying that my refund was randomly chosen for further review (probably because I claimed EITC and ACTC). Since I received this letter on March 13, I have 60 days from that day for my return to be processed. So if anyone received a letter like mine, you have 60 days from the date on the letter to receive your taxes, if you don’t then contact the IRS and talk to them. When I go to “where’s my refund?”, I also receive the Tax Topic 152. It’s just so frustrating because last year I didn’t have to go through this mess!
Dan says
Yea i recieved same deal 60 day review which was up today so i called and was told by the rep she put a enquiry into that department and that it could take up to 60 additional days for a responce or release of my refund..
Kelly Rankin says
Same thing happened to me!
Anny says
I just had the same thing, 60 days review was up on May 15 and now they are telling me I should give them another 60 days from the previous 60 to review.
crystal says
I filed February 19th 2018, I still have not got my refund, where’s my refund says 151 number I called irs they said takes 60 to 90 days yet nothing on the site has changed but the irs says it’s under review this has now been 2 weeks later and still nothing it’s now may 3rd this is redicululous
Robert Farrington says
You might benefit from contacting a taxpayer advocate. Read more here: What Is A Taxpayer Advocate?
Ronald Miller says
Mine says it was mailed april 13th and i have to wait till may 11th before i can call. It is may 6th. I find it hard to believe its taking the mail that long so either the irs is lieing or the mail man took my refund. Either way the government is screwing me twice since the first time was taking taxes period.
Krysten V says
We filed feb4 an after 21 days we called an they said wait 60days an here we are may 7 an still waiting all we ever get when we call is wait 60 days an on the irs app says still processing smh this is very much rediculous smh
Tammy says
My return was accepted by the IRS through efile on March 17th. It’s still processing? I try to call but keep getting an automated system. No one to talk to see why.
Robert Farrington says
At this point in time you might consider a taxpayer advocate: http://growth360tci.wpengine.com/21673/what-is-a-tax-advocate-and-should-you-contact-one/
ariel says
the IRS is bunch of assholes im so irritated i been on review since march 19th and they stated its wait till may 10th intell my review is over smh this here they got they refund but want to hold everyone’s hostage its crazy
Jessica says
My 60 days for the review was up on May 7th. I called the irs and they connected me with an advocate; I was told the advocate would contact me on May 10th. I contacted the irs again late afternoon on the 10th and was told I’d been assigned an dvocate, but they had 3-5 days to call me. The irs gave me the name and phone number of the advocate I was assigned. I called that phone number and left a message. Today is the 13th and I STILL haven’t heard from the advocate. This is beyond ridiculous and putting my family in a very tough situation. Has anybody who’s been under review received their refund this year?
TJ says
I filed the last week of February and here it is May 17 and all the IRS number tells me we cannot give you any information at this time. It’s really frustrating cause I needed that money not just now but a month ago. I don’t know why they can’t give me any information about MY money? Can someone please tell me why this is going on?!
Robert Farrington says
You might consider reaching out to a taxpayer advocate at this point: http://growth360tci.wpengine.com/21673/what-is-a-tax-advocate-and-should-you-contact-one/
John Doe says
Same here filed close to the end of feb and it’s may the 21st I still haven’t received I’ve called the irs and everything..this is a bunch of crap the irs are really doing a number at people expense this year….
A Cifuentes says
I filed on 3/5/18. As today 5/21/18 no check or deposit on my acct.
I checked the IRS website everyday no updates i seem the same message for the last few weeks refund pending. This is really frustrating….
Alan G. says
IRS required my wife as the primary, to answer a series of ridiculous questions regarding last THEEE years of tax information and then decided that she/we must be scammers. Now required to do an IN PERSON interview with this inept government agency. Most sad and disturbing dealing with these morons. I verified my identity by answering EVERY question (even the absurd ones) they asked via online portal and at the end end it said “sorry, that’s not good enough”. What total BS.
Tia Moore says
Filed Feb 17, not a thing from state or federal. Its may 23. This is ridiculous.
Uno says
Well I filed Jan. 23 and was accepted on the 29th. It went under review and I received a letter with a 151 topic. So I sent in my information, everything they ask for. They received it march 19th. I called irs in May 18th she transferred me to an examinator. He told me everything thing I sent is accurate and I should be receiving a deposit by Friday may 25th. Its now may 26th on a Saturday and my taxes still hasn’t got looked at. Its so ridiculous when me and my family is living from hotel to hotel with nothing now. Me working isn’t helping. I need my tax money frfr.
Margie says
I am having the same problem my was accepted on 12/19/17 on 2/18 said it was under review and would take 60dys then another letter came and another 45dys. now on the transcript say 570 code addition account action pending and 971 code say notice issued 3/5/18. When I called the Irs they said another 60dys which will end on July 1/18. The IRS say that it was not anything that I needed to do every time I call them I ask them do I need to give them anything and they said no. It has been more then 100dys and still no date so I am waiting until July 1 to see what lie they are going to tell me next. They had to give a refer to the reviewer and that is why they said it took the last 60dys for them to get in contact with me or not. This is the first time this is happen to me, I also claim child credit like I did last year and before so it has not change. So if anyone know what is going on please let me know. They told me that I could have contact the tax advocate if I wanted to but I did not have a light bill, car bill, water bill.
Margie says
is anyone going throw the same thing please let me know.
Christopher Spencer says
I had efiled my joint tax return at the end of January with an injured spouse form because I owe back child support. I waited and waited, finally called May 10th because it had said delay in processing. They told me to call back in a month if I hadn’t heard anything. I’m now five days away from the day to call and still nothing. Last year it only took two months and we filed on the last day plus had to correct a mess up on a SSN for my son. This is so frustrating.
Rockinroller says
Filed the first part of February and over 4 months later still waiting for my meager refund. State responded within two weeks.
Margie says
update: I call the IRS 6/9/18 and one lady told me that I will have to pay some money back for last year because she said I had put the wages in the wrong place on my return. I told her that I had fill it out last year and she said that they were not checking the return last year. They were going to send me a letter saying that. I was not satisfied with that answer so I call again in another department of the IRS and this lady told me that the reason why I had not gotten my refund was they was going to send me a letter explaining what they needed for me to do. She said what I needed was to file the form 1040X, schedule C,SE and send it back but just wait until I get the letter from them which should be in the next week or to. So I am going to wait until I get the letter from them. I just miss and put my wages in the wrong space where I should have put them in the self employment space instead of the wages spot. I hope this will help someone else. I will let you know what happen, in the mean time good luck everyone.
PM says
I e-filed and it was accepted 3/22/18. I check on the IRS refund status app on my phone everyday. It says that it still is being processed!
Kim says
I filed on January 18,2018 had moved to first bar at first then the Path Act.thing then bars disappeared and it’s been stuck in still being processed since late January,called Irs they said they were verifying my Credits,Wages,and Dependants,and My School Credits,All was verified on June 4,2018 got a letter in the mail I needed to call in and Verify my Identity,I did that on March 27,2018 the nice Rep said I should receive my Refund in approximately 9 weeks today is June 21,2018 nothing yet still ,the Irs has placed me on a 45 day hold twice and a 60 day hold in which all have ran out so my tax preparer called them,they put in a referral,on June 4th 2018 the Irs said to release my refund,was told it was now in the Check Clearinghouse Dept.(Wth) well to make a long story short, as of June 11th 2018 they have placed me back under another 60 day hold.This shit is so pathetic,and ridiculous, I do not want to get a Tax Advocate,because they also are so swamped and they are not calling any one back and then once you get one the Irs,will not talk to you any more so what the hell to do??? I think My next step is to write our Congressman or State Reps.this shit can drag out till Doomsday,after your time has exalted,they in return place you back on some more holding time/days .
DeLisa Davis says
I filed on February 2, 2018. Got a letter in March saying I was under review. It is now June 22, 2018 and still under review. I called and they said if I don’t hear from them by the end of July 2018, to call back again. This is ridiculous. If we owe them money you can bet we wouldn’t get away with holding it from them!!!!! Crooks !!!
Saura says
Well it’s july 17th I I too still haven’t received my refund. I also received a letter and mailed in all my documents. I’m still in processing. One thing your right about is they are crooks. My boyfriend and I filed at the same time, he received his refund in february, guess why.? He owed the irs, no wonder they processed his quick and he filed child tax credits with our 2 kids. I too filed child tax credits with my oldest son and boy are they delaying me. I also recenter received a letter staying that I should here back from them by September 28th that is when they make the decision to give me my refund or not.
I should also note the first letter they sent, they wanted to give me $0.00, but I have all my documents so hopefully all goes well.
Good luck if your still waiting,
Hope your outcome is good and you get ur money soon
cheryl says
I i filed my taxes february 15th 2018receive a letter in april stated that my refund will be held until further review contact them several morer time i was told i have to wait 60days at the end of the 60days nothing still change i was told by one other person they didnt have no w 2 to call back later and was told they had one i have been waiting 4months its very frustrating
C Murphy says
I had to send my return in by mail back on March 2018 Still waiting for my return. I had Identity theft that accured in 2013. Ever since then I can’t get my return back in a timely manner. I still don’t have my return. I was assigned a tax advocate well over a month ago. I still have no Idea when I can expect my return..She can’t seem to help me. She has no answer as to why it is taking months just to process. I have provided my Identity a long time ago. Then it seems as if the IRS can’t seem to retrieve there own pin number or identifying number. I have been treated as if I stole my own idenity from myself and from them . I keep getting the run around. Since my identity was stolen when I filed electronically in 2013 It seems to me that I had to pay back the IRS for the money that was stolen from them and me, because the IRS has made adjustments every year until they received the amount that was stolen from them and me. I had to pay it back if you ask me
with the adjustments that was made in the last 4 years it has totaled my return amount that was due to me back in 13. Now it takes them about 9 months to a year to process my refund with no interest. In the mean time you could have all the hardships you want. The United States Government does not care if you have had your Identity stolen from them and me and my child. I pay taxes to get miss treated and spoken too like a criminal and as if I was crazy. This is a sad time for the United States. Makes me not want to be a proud American. There is no one that can help you. The IRS answer’s to no one. And they do whatever they feel like.