By all reports tax return processing and refund payments for the 2024 tax season are going much smoother thanks to IRS investments in technology and no new stimulus payments or tax credits to administer. However further security controls and PATH act restrictions (see below) could delay potential refund payments for some filers.
When Can I Expect My Tax Refund in 2024?
According to the IRS refunds will generally be paid within 21 days. This includes accepting, processing and disbursing approved refund payments via direct deposit or check. This is regular days, not business days.
This was the basis for the estimated 2024 IRS refund schedule/calendar shown below, which has been updated to reflect the Jan 29th, 2024 start date of IRS tax return processing this year.
The refund processing schedule is organized by IRS’ WMR/IRS2Go processing status‘. The listed dates are just week ending estimates and your refund could be paid anytime during the week based on your IRS cycle code (see more on that in sections below).
Further, as many tax filers have found out over the last few years, actual refund payment dates could be much longer if your return is pulled for mandated PATH, additional identity fraud/security checks, special handling or manual agency reviews.
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| Tax Return is Accepted by IRS By: (Status = Return Received) | IRS Processing Completed By: (Status = Refund Approved) | Est. Refund Payment (DD) By: (Status = Refund Sent) |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2024 | February 5, 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| February 5, 2024 | February 12, 2024 | February 16, 2024 |
| February 12, 2024 | February 19, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
| February 19, 2024 | February 26, 2024 | March 1, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 | March 4, 2024 | March 8, 2024 |
| March 4, 2024 | March 11, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
| March 11, 2024 | March 18, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
| March 18, 2024 | March 25, 2024 | March 29, 2024 |
| March 25, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | April 5, 2024 |
| April 1, 2024 | April 8, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| April 8, 2024 | April 15, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| April 15, 2024 | April 22, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| April 22, 2024 | April 29, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| April 29, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| May 20, 2024 | May 27, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| May 27, 2024 | June 3, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| June 3, 2024 | June 10, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| June 10, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | June 21, 2024 |
| June 17, 2024 | June 24, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
| June 24, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | July 5, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 | July 8, 2024 | July 12, 2024 |
| July 8, 2024 | July 15, 2024 | July 19, 2024 |
| July 15, 2024 | July 22, 2024 | July 26, 2024 |
| July 22, 2024 | July 29, 2024 | August 2, 2024 |
| July 29, 2024 | August 5, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| August 5, 2024 | August 12, 2024 | August 16, 2024 |
| August 12, 2024 | August 19, 2024 | August 23, 2024 |
| August 19, 2024 | August 26, 2024 | August 30, 2024 |
| August 26, 2024 | September 2, 2024 | September 6, 2024 |
| September 2, 2024 | September 9, 2024 | September 13, 2024 |
| September 9, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| September 16, 2024 | September 23, 2024 | September 27, 2024 |
| September 23, 2024 | September 30, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| September 30, 2024 | October 7, 2024 | October 11, 2024 |
| October 7, 2024 | October 14, 2024 | October 18, 2024 |
| October 14, 2024 | October 21, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | October 28, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | November 4, 2024 | November 8, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | November 11, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
| November 11, 2024 | November 18, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| November 18, 2024 | November 25, 2024 | November 29, 2024 |
| November 25, 2024 | December 2, 2024 | December 6, 2024 |
| December 2, 2024 | December 9, 2024 | December 13, 2024 |
| December 9, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| December 16, 2024 | December 23, 2024 | December 27, 2024 |
| December 23, 2024 | December 30, 2024 | January 3, 2025 |
| December 30, 2024 | January 6, 2025 | January 10, 2025 |
The estimated IRS refund payment dates in the chart above should not be construed as official IRS payment dates. To get the exact date of your refund payment check the IRS’ Where is My Refund (WMR) site or your IRS transcript.
How to read the IRS refund processing schedule
The estimated refund payment dates in the table above are based on past years and IRS processing guidelines. It shows the date your refund will be processed and paid based on the week your return is accepted and refund is approved by the IRS.
The federal IRS refund processing schedule is only for electronically filed returns (e-file) done thorough online tax software providers and assumes your tax return was in order. I.e accepted by the IRS via the WMR tool and status is equal to “Return Received”.
Once your tax return is successfully processed by the IRS, it will go to the “Refund Approved” status, after which it goes to refund sent when the payment is disbursed by the IRS.
Paper filed returns can take considerably longer and could take 1 to 2 weeks longer than the direct deposit payment dates.
Average IRS Refund
Based on the latest statistics from the 2023 tax year the IRS processed over 160 million returns with the average refund payment being $3,089. This was 5% lower than the prior year.
Why Your Refund Payment Could be Delayed
There are many reasons your tax return processing could be delayed beyond what is shown in the standard schedule above. This includes submission errors, IRS reconciliation issues or security/fraud related issues.
This is why many filers are see the “Return Processing Has Been Delayed Beyond The Normal Timeframe (Tax Topic 152)” message during tax season.
Note that as in previous years, if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) your refund may have been delayed beyond the standard processing times due to the PATH act provisions.
This is to allow for fraud and dependent verification on these dependent related tax credits. See sections below for more on the PATH act and refund release timeline.
For those experiencing ongoing issues or delays with their refunds check out this article on “Why is it taking so long to get my refund.”
IRS Test Batches – Early Refunds
A week or two prior to the IRS officially accepting and processing tax returns, they will often run several test batches with various major tax software providers to “test” and “verify” their systems are integrating externally and processing returns correctly.
This will result in WMR status updates for a small subset of tax payers picked in these early test batches, but refunds won’t be paid until after the official IRS processing date.
Note that early refunds paid as a result of test batch processing are not the same as those via refund advance loans.
When Should Taxpayers contact the IRS?
The IRS has said that phone and walk-in representatives can only research the status of your refund if it has been 21 days or more since you filed electronically, or more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the IRS WMR tool directs you to contact them.
You can also see earlier updates from prior tax seasons and the thousands of comments below this article around dealing with delayed tax refund processing issues!
So stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest updates and helpful articles for the upcoming tax season. I also post regular Youtube video updates on tax related topics.
Help! My WMR status bar has disappeared
As many folks have commented, the WMR tracker status bar may disappear or not be shown if your return falls under IRS review after it is received (Status Bar 1: Return Received) because additional information is needed for your return.
This can happen even if you previously checked WMR and it showed the status as “Return Received.” An explanation or instructions will be provided depending on the situation (e.g. PATH message or Tax Topic 152 as discussed below)
But don’t panic when this happens. The IRS still has your return but things are essentially on hold until the IRS gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return . You will either get directions on WMR or IRS2Go or the IRS will contact you by mail. See more in this video.
Follow the provided instructions and return any additional information ASAP to get your potential refund and reduce any further delays. Talk to your accountant, tax advocate or tax professional if you are not clear on what the IRS is asking for or you don’t get an update after 21 days.
PATH Act and Tax Topic 152
Two of the most common refund related messages showing up on the WMR tool after your tax return is submitted are the PATH message and to Refer to Tax Topic 152.
The PATH message on WMR/IRS2Go relates to the the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act of 2015) and is to notify you that the IRS is legally required to hold and further verify tax returns that include EITC or ACTC.
While the IRS can continue to process affected returns, they cannot issue refund payments until the PATH act lifts. This generally happens from mid-February. See more in this article on PATH act processing for the current tax season.
The PATH message does not mean your tax return is done and your tax refund is approved. It simply means the IRS systems have identified you are claiming the (EITC) or the (ACTC) on your tax return, and so further processing and payments related to your refund are held up for the statutory hold period (3 weeks after the start of tax season).
Once the PATH restriction is lifted, the IRS will process these returns and pay refunds per the above schedule. You may see Tax code 570 with a Notice 971 code (IRS review adjustment) if your refund is adjusted for other reasons.
When you see the “Refer to Tax Topic 152“ message it means your refund is being processed and the IRS is directing you its generic refund page for more information. There is not much you can do but wait to see if the IRS finds any issues or requires further verification of your identity or items in your tax return.
A Tax Topic 151 message simply means that you’re getting a tax offset which may result in your refund being less than you expected. The reason for this is that the federal government has “offset” or deducted monies from your tax refund to cover debts you owe other federal agencies. See this article to get more details on why your refund was offset.
You will get an official notice letter/report explaining the actual offset and adjustments to your tax return, and details on how to appeal this action – but likely it will delay you getting your refund.
While not great news, the silver lining here is that the IRS has processed your return and your adjusted refund (where applicable) should be on its way. You will see code 846 on your transcript when the refund has been issued.
What is the IRS Cycle Code on my Transcript?
While the above IRS refund schedule can give you an estimated date for you refund once approved (WMR/IRS2Go status) by the IRS, it may take a while to get there.
So some folks use their IRS tax transcript (free from your IRS account) which shows various tax processing codes and a “cycle code.” This is an eight digit number that indicates when your tax return posted to the IRS Master File (IMF).
The cycle code is updated regularly and when combined with the tax topic code, can provide insight into your tax refund status, processing stages and potential direct deposit date. You can see a deeper discussion on IRS cycle codes in this article.
If I can see current year processing details on my IRS tax transcript does it mean I am getting my refund soon?
This question comes up a lot and I have seen a few comments on this suggesting that that if you can see current tax season processing details on your (free) transcript then your refund is on the way. But this is not a factual statement.
The IRS is very clear that just being able to see processing details on your IRS transcript does not mean you will imminently be getting a refund and is among the common myths and misconceptions repeated in social media.
For the current tax season you transcript will update several times in line with your cycle code (discussed above) and IRS processing. The official IRS line is that checking the WMR or IRS2Go tool is the best and official way to check your refund status.
However I have read a number of comments here and on other tax sites saying that when WMR/IRS2Go provides limited information on the refund, your IRS transcript can be a good source to get more details. The is especially the case if your refund processing has been stuck for a while.
IRS system issues and refund delays
Every year the IRS has issues with processing returns in a timely manner and so a number of people see delays in getting their refunds or updates in the status of their refund on the WMR tool/app.
The IRS has said most system processing issues have now been resolved and new funding will be used to upgrade systems.
But given the various legacy systems in place and sheer volume of processing to be done, including prior season backlogs of paper and amended returns, I would not be surprised to see system issues arise again this year, which mean more delays in processing and paying refunds. See more around processing delays in this video.
See these articles for average refund amounts in past tax seasons and refund processing times by state
Amended Tax Return Refund Schedule
While the IRS promises to have regular return refunds processed within 21 days for nine out of ten tax payers, it does take quite a bit longer to receive a refund if you amended your tax return.
Generally you will have to wait up to 16 weeks more for the IRS to process amended returns since they prioritize regular returns. Also note that the standard”Where’s my refund” service from the IRS does not track amended tax return status’. You need to instead use the IRS tool, “Where’s My Amended Return.”
You can also access the tool via phone by calling 1-866-464-2050. Only call the IRS to follow up on delayed amended return refunds after 12 weeks. The number to call is 1-800-829-1040.
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Filed on January 23, 2017, with Liberty Tax . My Manager filed on January 24, 2017, with Turbotax.com. My Manager and I had the same forms 1040EZ with no Child Care Credit or Extra Income Credit. We both filed E-File
My Manager received her “Tax Refund” on January 31, 2017, in her Bank account.
Of course I still waiting….
I checked mine this morning Saturday- (12:30 am PST) on February 11, 2017.
Bar said return received online on the 2dn of February…. Saturday morning the 11th it says
According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15 for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits.
If there was a problem would I know yet?
Susan I am having the same situation. I e-filed through Turbo Tax and my status bar stated that my refund had been received up until Saturday morning around 4am. It states the same message that you are receiving now. I am curious about what they might need to verify? (If they do) Because I just gave birth to my first child last year in July, but I am definitely calling them first thing in the morning before the birds start to chirp lol. I am aware that we have to wait until the 15th, but my gosh
There’s no problem, you just have to wait til Wed for a update since you filed those credits
I can’t order my transcript sad face but my boyfriend can. We did ours on the 17th. I called they said everything looked good and I just had to wait. I had education tax credit but I’m actually kind of worried now. I need to pay rent.
Destiny, there is article about some Education Tax Credit being delayed. They may just be waiting on a form from the school to verify the credits. Just have yours on hold until then….hopefully soon you will be updated. Good luck..
I had the school tax credit. Yes it does fall under path however, no delay. Only etic and actc. The irs confirmed this and per their site there’s no mention of a delay for the hope or opportunity credit. Irs is just taking full effect of their 21 window for processing. Mine was approved Saturday with a ddd of 2.15
When did you file originally?
On January 24th and it was accepted the 26th and approved on the 10th but didn’t update on wmr until Saturday at 4am
Destiny, I read an article about education tax credit being delayed. They just may be waiting on a form from your school to verify the credit. Since you haven’t received any letters, then you are just pending and should see an update soon. Hope it will be this week. I got my fingers crossed for you :-). Google to see if you can find that article ok. Good news, no letter…good sign.
Its just been a really hard time lately hope somthing good happens soon
Hey look on the bright side this week we all will know the real deal.Gn
So theres really not gonna be earned income credit next year
Yes it will be
Nese, no it may not be….please google Trumps Tax Plan…I don’t think I can add the link here. He made a promise to make major changes and he wants to do away with the EIC/ACTC and only keep CTC…sorry to share bad news…but this is in the works…hopefully won’t happen in time for 2018…ugh. This could be the LAST YEAR to file these credits…real talk.
Wow… Trump is about to eliminate everything. Hopefully Congress doesn’t pass some of these bills that he is trying to propose
OK seriously what does it mean when the bars go away on wmr? And is it a good sign that I was able to order my 2016 transcript?
its a good thing
How do you know? I’m not understanding all of this.
Do you have credits such as the EIC or ACTC? If so the bars were supposed to disappear and if not it means your return is being reviewed manually
Yes I have both credits
So that’s a good thing, i would not worry too much. Soon after WMR update you should see the topic related to PATH.
I had that already
Hello. My bars also disappeared and it has a message that reads “Check back after February 15th for your personalized tax return update” I also filed for both the WIC and ACTC credit. Does that also pertain to me? Meaning is that a good thing for me as well? Just curious, I would appreciate your help
Amy I live in Atlanta, I remember for two years straight, my refund was deposited in my checking account and it still said accepted, everything depends on updated, the updated part is just a click by an individual that’s assigned to a batch, the system handles everything, if the system doesn’t get a ‘alert’ it goes through, people if you filed last month and have not gotten a letter in 02/13/2017, in each state, there is an IRS in each county, it takes 2 to 3 days to receive a letter
Its happened to me several times wmr says accepted or processing and funds were deposited before it even updated. I know a few people who filed and received refunds on the 10th my sister in laws took 11 days she did not have the eic or actc.
What is a transcript?
I filed my taxes on the 23rd still waiting to get my refund lol I claimed my daughter idk what’s taking them so long!!! Somebody help me!
Kevin, read the notes for Diane, sound like you are also having the same issues. Probably just a delay…or sequenced. You may have an update this week…it not call.
Same I filed mine on the 23rd its still pending. I claimed my boyfriend. So annoying
I can be you’re boyfriend now
Tomorrow will be 21 days I have no status bar was accepted 1/23 for over a week still says it is being processed to continue to check I file single no tax credits. There is no tax topic Anyone know why this is happening. Everything same every year no problems past years ?
Diane, if you haven’t received a letter in the mail by now, you are mostly ok. They may just be pending until they have w-2 or forms that has not yet been submitted to verify. You don’t have the PATH message? I would call them in the morning, they should be able to look at your return. Although they may say, officially the 21 days is Tuesday…the 14th. Good luck.
No path message either hopefully will show something tomorrow. I am worried because this never happened before always had refund before the 21 days :(
IRS has been a nightmare since 2014 and it appears this is going to be the norm each year for us all. Hope you get some good news this week. Fingers crossed :-)
I filed 1/23 lost bars 2/4 just processing message and no tax topic. I’m gonna call tomorrow too.
@ Diane, in the thousands of comments I’ve read from people all over the world, from several different websites, it is my understanding that if the WMR bars disappear and there is no PATH message in its place that it means you are being audited or that you need to verify identity. Several people were thinking they were OK because they hadn’t received a letter Or a notice eventually called and that ended up being the case. I Sincerely hope not and I pray that everything works out for you!!!
Correction: Trump Tax Law
• The standard deduction will go way up. It jumps from $6,300 to $15,000 for singles; for married joint filers it jumps from $12,600 to $30,000.
• Personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents are eliminated, as is the head of household deduction.
• Families with children under age 13 can deduct childcare costs, capped at the state average.
(EXCERPT)
“If you wait until February 15th, then it’s probably going to be, according to the IRS, 14 – 21 days until you get your refund. So, at least you can get the clock going now by filing early,” said Kelly.
In fact, the IRS is saying that even for folks who have already filed and will be eligible for the that refund on February 15th, it could be a slow process at first. They’re saying that you shouldn’t worry about whether your refund is having issues until at least the 27th.
Correction: Not $12,000 – $15,000.
• The standard deduction will go way up. It jumps from $6,300 to $15,000 for singles; for married joint filers it jumps from $12,600 to $30,000.
• Personal exemptions and exemptions for dependents are eliminated, as is the head of household deduction.
• Families with children under age 13 can deduct childcare costs, capped at the state average.
This may be the last year any of us see EIC or ACTC if Trumps new Tax Laws goes into affect before 2018. He is eliminated the Head of Household, EIC and ACTC credits. He is raising the standard deduction to $12,000 for low income ranges and only allowing the CTC up to a child age 13th ONLY…..all good things do come to an end..let’s just hope it is not until 2019. I have links to all the things I have shared..I can post them or you can google this info…
The reason the banks could take up to (2) weeks to process is because IRS goes after the banks if they allow a fraudster to successfully gain access to monies that was not vetted by the bank. See (excerpt) Sometimes those bad returns get through and the money has to be clawed back from the financial institutions where returns were deposited —the goal is to prevent this altogether.
The Path Law caused the cycles to be off for those with EIC, ACTC. A lot of us should see pending deposits on the 15th and 17th in your bank accounts…Don’t wait on the WMR to updates until after you have already gotten your refund. Just check your transcript online this week to see if you see the Code 846…then you will be in the first batch for the 15th.
All, I spoke to IRS and was told the date you see on your account transcript “penalty, or interest accrued” is your 21 days from accepted mines show 2-13-17. That is the date the system determines it they owe you interest which they don’t until 4-15-17. It doesn’t mean anything. Now the date further down that state “processing” date of 2-13-17 is the actually date they completed processing your return. My code is 20170405 (off) I should have gotten my return on 1-26-17 with a DDD for 2-1-17.
So now when will we get I have the same codes
Nicole, I filed on 1-6 and was accepted 1-13. If you filed during the test batches we should be the 1st batch to be released on the 15th or 17th. Cross your fingers :-). We don’t have long to wait. In the morning after 6am…I would start checking your bank account….don’t wait on the WMR…the first sign will be check your online transcript for the code 846.
Nicole, I filed on 1-6 was accepted on 1-13, we should be in the 1st batch to go out on 15th and 17th. I would check my banks account or online transcript after 6am to see if it has been updated with the code 846 or pending in account. Don’t wait for WMR…it probably won’t update until after you have spend the entire refund..:-) And that point…who cared right..lol
Right I just wish I could check my transcript online but I can check my bank thank you so much for all your help #215club #217club GOOD LUCK to all this week and prayers we see some money.
I wish I could check my transcript online but I can check my bank thank you so much for all your help and GOOD luck! To all and prayers we see some money#215
You are very welcome…count down starts this week. I am also prayers for us all. Thank you as well. We are all in this together…:-).
Nicole, it all depends on how many IRS releases on the Master File, since they have a huge backlogs, they may be releasing additional days from Monday up until the 27th to push them all out….they usually add more releases for backlogs. So we all just have to check those online transcript and our bank accounts…no way of telling who will be in each release batch starting tomorrow…I am sure many will post as they confirm the code 846 or pending deposit…watch your bank..
Jazzy,
My “processing date” says 02/20/2017and my cycle # is 20170505. What do you make of this? I’m confused LOL
gig, that is good because 201704 was the first cycle irs completed, yours is 201705 the 2nd week. The 1-3 week of Jan was dead cycle….they combined the early testers with the 4th week and processed them together. That is why your have a week processed date after mines…people with 201706 will say 2-27-17…etc., You may see a ddd this week if not next for sure…good luck…there will be a huge releases Monday…..
Jules,
The Master File tape is sent to the Treasury Dept every Monday morning to process and release refunds for the upcoming dates of the 15th and 17th. This is stated in the IRS Manuel. Cut off dates for each week are Wednesday’s. IRS weeks starts on Thursday’s and ends on Wed for the next (Batch of Releases). Major updates are Thursday, Saturday and Monday’s between 3am -6am est.
does anyone know when the next update might be?
M-f be if u clam kids or earned income then u have to wait until the 15 which its in 3 days
Wednesday morning for eic is the first update.
Next update Could happen tonight (Monday – February13, 2017 at 12 am PST) or (Tuesday-February 14, 2017 at 12 am PST.)
Soooo do you guys think the update for the 15th will happen tue going into wed night or wed going into thur night?
idk Im. thinking Wednesday morning
Filed my taxes and elected for direct deposit… now I got a letter from bank saying account was closed due to insufficient funds before I received my return! What is the process now for receiving refund? I’m assuming a mail check but does anyone know how long of a delay I should expect??
I rhink its only a few days diff
I would call the IRS Tuesday bec Monday is a holiday or call the person that did ur refund to see what they can do and won’t have to wait weeks to get it
Monday is not a Holiday silly
Yes iT is look it up
Amber president’s day is February 20th not tomorrow sweetie.
read the top part sweetie
Today is Lincoln’s Birthday
Yes it is it’s a president’s birthday so there’s no school or mail or the IRS is not open on Monday so it is a federal holiday
This Monday is Not a Holiday Feb 20,2017 is That the following Monday stop trying to confuse Folks Amber…smh
ok learn to read i said i made a mistake chill damn so shut up
If is not a holiday then why do are kids have it off maybe its open I guess
i was wrong i guess lol sorry my kid has monday off so i thought
Feb.20 is Washington’s Birthday (the holiday) IRS will be closed then!
Theres a 3 business day rejection process, ( the balance that is owed will be taken during this time) then they look for a like open active acct. If u do not have one they mail a check. Funds will be excepted when a amount is owed.
Jessica you will get a paper check it will be sent to the address that’s on your taxes
Monday make 21day for me
My says still processing a DD date will be provided when available no credits ….no topic 152…?????
It means it fell under review
That’s not what it means it will tell you IRS review
Yes it does thats the same mine says irs told me i no for a fact its that
Does anyone know what time the WMR will be back up ????
I think it means it is being done manually by a “Human” …lol imagine that!!!
It amazes me the people that are upset they have not received their deposit with the EIC……that is FREE money people, consider yourself lucky you even get a 5-7K refund, thanks to all of us that paid into federal tax so you could have your free money on us. I am totally against the EIC you should never get a refund more than what you paid in and I am sure you receive benefits as well, it should be one or the other, not both!! Have a good day……
Ok first off people can’t help they don’t make alot work is hard to find and there’s nothing wrong with help they need to be able to find there kids don’t come on her and put people down they have a right to have 5 k or what ever that is the IRS that made that happen not the people so for u to say its free money its not they work there but off maybe the might not make a hole lot but at least its some thing so if u don’t like what people get then deal with it
Yes I know right…my husband has been struggling to find work, only made 11k this year and I am a full time student made 6k. Altogether we got $10,823 and I am glad for it. The EIC is what keeps us alive in a lot of ways and in a lot of ways being poor is so much harder than having enough. He definitely doesn’t want to be me!
OMG! Are you for real? The IRS collects taxes and deals with many things to do with taxes. The IRS didn’t make shit happen. They don’t decide tax rates. If you don’t earn the $ and pay it in taxes then anything you get not earned is FREE. No one should get ‘paid’ for taking care of their kids. Get an education. Make more $. Take care of your own shit like the rest of of us do. And I won’t read your response bc your an idiot.
the only idiot here is u for reals u must be here for a hand out or you wouldnt be here reading peoples comments so you need to sit back and let people get what they deserve so grow up bec no matter what u say they will get there money while u sit there and hate so grow up and keep ur thoughts to your self
You are just negative and hateful!!!!! You don’t ever know someones circumstances, therefore you should NEVER JUDGE!!! Don’t put yourself on such a high pedestal, it only makes your fall farther!!! N u will fall, we all do in life…I just hope all ur negativity doesnt bite u in the butt…you know what they say about karma:)
Sound like you an idiot too.
@Karen u mad or nah to everyone this is what you call a bird brain……
well i’m a single mom too and i work ready hard to support my kids and i do look forward every year to receive my $6000+ because i like to take a my kids on vacation and buy them extra stuff not i can not afford during the year.
Well if you don’t like what people are saying or complaining about then stay off of here. You don’t have to be on here seeing people complain. So just exit off of this site. And it’s not free money, it’s money that people worked hard for all year long. So goodbye
@Kris K let me educate you first off it’s not free money we have work all year for our money which is saved up on the end of the year taking care of children is not free money we spent out more than we received back so before you speak on anything know your knowledge about it,thank you and have a nice day.. ..
Did you earn the money and pay all that money you are getting in taxes? No? Then it’s ‘FREE’! No one should be paid by the gov’t to care for their own kids. Do you really think that taxes are taken out of your check so it can be ‘saved’ for the end of the year? No use trying to explain it. You can’t understand. Sad you need to be paid to care for your own kids. I too am a single mom. I however pay for my kids myself. No handouts. Don’t bother responding. You’re to stupid for me to deal with.
Dear Karen and Kris K
A handout is getting close to ONE BILLION dollars in tax brakes from the IRS for companys losses like Trumps Taj Majal due to his brilliant way of managing that business. And dont forget a bigger handout is NOT paying taxes for 18 years on millions and millions of revenue from his casinos as a result to offset his losses for such casino business. Please, dont mix the REAL hardworking tax-paying Americans, with handouts. Both of you are on the wrong blog. God bless you.
Karen. You said you’re a single mother, right? So you claim your child on your taxes..which means YOU are also getting that “FREE MONEY” that you are complaining about! Idiot!
Crystal is right lmao how is that free money kris k do urself a favor and shut the f**k up forever
Sounds to me like someone is a little bitter that the rest of us are getting big refunds lmao! I am a single mom who works all year and provides for her kids and PAYS TAXES!! So if i want to look forward to being able to treat my kids to some new shoes and clothes or a lil vacation them thats whats im going to do!! N u or anybody else is going to make me feel bad about it!
*isn’t going to make me feel bad*
Bitter ass person!! Why the hell you up here posting. You sound mad because you ain’t getting no money
Oh well Kris does sound bitter, can’t wait until I get mines, 6,800 ke-ke
I agree!
I agree. You should only get what you pay in. I am sure Deanna you DON’T feel bad knowing you didn’t earn that refund. Just bc you are a single mom doesnt make you “entitled”. I am also a single mom and I also work all year and guess what? I also pay taxes. And no I’m not bitter bc I can take my kids on vacation and buy them shoes with my own money. But do enjoy that vacation on us. Bc this may well be the last year of EIC!
Sure don’t feel bad for getting the refund…what I feel bad for are people like you who try and make themselves feel better by putting others down…now if you thought I was implying that I can only afford to get my kids things at tax time, u were sadly mistaken!!!! My children are well provided for all year because I do work hard and pay taxes. Do I feel “entitled” as u suggested, absolutely not! I did not pass the law making the tax credits available to me! BUT I WILL USE THEM HAPPILY
And I’m so very confused who the us is u are referring to? Because I paid my taxes all year, so with or without the credits I would still be entitled to e refund. I think the “us” you are talking about are those of you who don’t qualify for the extra tax credits, and since you don’t qualify you probably are too pressed for a refund.. So Im confused as to why u are even on this forum that those of us who need our $ use to help share info with each other
*u probably are not too pressed for your refund
Exactly….. Why is she even posting up here
Another Ass supporter. Ignorant ass folks. Stay off this site is you feel somebody is taking a vacation on you.
Kris unfortunately some people are not fortunet to make 70 plus a year and not get tax breaks. I am one who has a degree and have been paying back student loans for ever with one child married and our combined income we always have to claim 1 exemption to see a mimimum of $500 a year. I will I could claim a tax exemption. So with that being said you must be one of those trump supporters who is entitled. And assumes that everyone is looking for a hand out. Well honey not everyone is looking.
Kris k sounds like they are just a tiny bit jealous lol. I guarantee if they had 1 child and knew what it was like to care for one they would not be saying what they did.
One..every hard working individual..add to the pot of $. Our trust worthy Gov takes from us!
So while we all work hard, children or no children, married or single! Everyone put in those $. It is not your little pot of money. Oh and by the way you sound, childish. People who put everyone in one bucket..are the one’s that tell lies on innocent people. Know before you point fingers at other’s.
I see my children are better thinkers than you. Got money in the bank(T-Pain) voice lol. Blessings!
Okay… Soooooo I just tried to check my refund status again on the IRS website (Only because it is giving me different updates and statues everyday, it seems like) and NOW it says the the website is unavailable to check back later. What is going on? There has to be an overload with the “NEW SYSTEM” I claimed credits as well and I have been reading other comments and this is simply ridiculous. Some people look forward to gettback the money that they worked hard for throughout the year.
Right and it’s not going to change until After the 15th smh. People need to read
I filed 1- 10, accepted 1- 13 with test batch. And WMR has said the same thing since. “Your tax return is still being processed and will post a ddd when available ” should I be worried that it’s still stuck? I do have EIC and ACTC
It fell under review check out for letter in mail
A lot of people have this status. I have been this way for three weeks and no letter.
Will the irs not even approve refunds till the 15th with the eic? Or do they just not send out refunds? I filed Jan 26th and haven’t seen any update
They are holding refunds until February 15th. The Where’s My Refund will begin giving info on that day as well.
No one will be approved till the 15th.
if I got approved for my tax transcript to come in the mail what does that mean?
Return or account transcripts?
I got both…is that a good thing?
I don’t understand what people don’t get if u claim children and other credit u will have to wait until the 15th to get a date not before not tomorrow the 15th if people say they got it claiming there kids there lieing or they got a loan so please everybody you will get ur refund just have to wait 4 more days
Its crazy cus people i no already got there refund yesterday and the have earned income so why are we stuck waiting
No way anyone with eic received their refunds yet. No dd’s have been given out yet either. By law no one can receive their refund with eic until after feb 15th. WMR will update this week for everyone. Good luck..
Today will make 30 days since I filed and irs accepted it the 23 and still nothing no letter nothing.I think it’s unfair with the child tax credits to be held if u are single parent and they r ur kids this is ridiculous because all together it will be a.ost 60 da ya before I get mine
Same here
I filled mine on 1- 18 and nothing as well..
I am filing single and today I got the PATH message. I filed on 1/31 and I don’t have any dependents. I thought by now I’d have my refund. Anyone else have this issue?
Somethings not right then. Everyone with eic has path message. Most my single friends have their refunds or dd’s already. You need to contact the IRS Monday.
If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (also known as the EIC, or EITC), you fall into the same category as people claiming the ACTC.
Jessica,
Check your return and see if you qualified for the EIC. If so that is why you received the path message and won’t see funds until after February 15th. You do not necessarily have had to claim dependents to receive this. I hope this helps.
I filled on 1/28, accepted on 2/1……got the I’m still being processed and date will be given when finished message this morning….. Filed single, no dependents, no credits……. Wondering what’s going on too
I was accepted on 1/23 so Monday puts me at 21 days so i will definitely be calling i haven’t received any letter or anything . I have eic and have been stuck with the same message saying my refund is being processed a deposit date will be given once available yada yada…wth! I have never had to wait this long just for some type of update at least been stuck with the same message for 2 weeks!
Millions of people are on the same boat as you. New law we have to wait till after feb 15th for refund. But I got the path message this morning. I filed 1/30. There is another update tonight. You should have a path message by now.
Thanks for your help Dee I was worried when I seen this PATH message today now I feel a lot better thanks again
Mine also was accepted January 23rd I do not qualify for the eic and it says mine is still processing
Did you get a letter? Accepted on the 23rd with no credits should have gotten an approved by yesterday if not sooner. Call them tomorrow to find out because that is the 21st day, they’ll have to provide you with some sort of explanation
I’m in the same boat. Filed 1/23 lost bars 2/4 and generic processing message. I’m calling Monday.
Check your return and see if you qualified for the EIC. If so that is why you received the path message and won’t see funds until after February 15th. You do not necessarily have had to claim dependents to receive this.
IF YOU FILED EARNED INCOME, TAX EDUCATION CREDIT YOU WILL NOT BE GETTING NO FUNDS UNTIL AFTER 2/15. I REPEAT AFTER 2/15. IRS IS UNTOUCHABLE SO PLEASE GET OVER IT AND WAIT. THEY MADE IT CLEAR THEY NOT RELEASING FUNDS UNTIL AFTER THAT DATE.
Tax educational credits are not being held up although it does fall under path. I called the irs and they confirmed that only those claiming the EITC and actc are impacted by this delay
People just not understanding it, they told everybody before tax season started it about the delay
Lol not sure what’s to not understand but i agree with you. All on FB and other various sites it’s the same questions as if no warning of PATH were given last year.
Lol…IRS said the 15th so that’s what it is if they don’t like it or not.
Did anybody who filed earned income get a ddd yet please let me know
Those who claimed EIC will not see dad’s until after the 15th. I was told the first deposit for those if excepted before the 3rd February will on SD on the 17th.
I filed on the 4th and it was accepted on the same day. Have 152 tax topic. I chose to have my refund direct deposited. When can I expect to get my money?
It’s been good talking to some of you and helping past time as we wait on our refund,, that’s what this website for to unite and help each other out,,,even if the same question is asked try and help , a couple people I know your stressed out as well but don’t put the ones down just asking for a answer,,,we can all learn from each other
Any luck yet Hard Times I’m at a stand still
On my transcript it says processing on 13th and credit the 15th so I’m ready for it,,,I hope so Nicole
I was up septon on the 27th it showed up at the IRS on the 27th and I’ve been waiting with the path message this morning I woke up the amount was gone the path message was still there so check back on the 15th with the topic 152 and we also ordered our transcripts and was accepted is this mean that I am approved
This bs is out of hand. I’m getting married next weekend and I need my damn refund. Its crazy they holding your check. Hell release our money its not yours. My 21 days is Monday. I need my damn refund!!!
First of all this is a blog to voice your thoughts. I can feel however the hell I want to feel if you don’t like. Don’t comment. You don’t know what people are dealing with so stfu and keep it pushing. Who the hell are you to say what I don’t like. Do me and everyone else a damn favor and stay off this blog with your slick ass comments. You better come correct when you come at me.
Thank you for the kind words.
1) You’re right, this is a blog to voice your thoughts — that is exactly what I did
2) If you don’t like the way I feel, heed your own advice
3) You insinuated your disdain for the IRS (I am right there with you), yet you criticize me for reiterating your own words. I am not telling you what you like, or dislike
4) Nothing about my comment was “sick”
5) What do you mean, “[I had] better come correct”? Do you mean to say, don’t point out your hypocrisy?
Pearls before swine, I know.
I have a good question. When it states that refund statutes are updated daily. Do they mean only Monday thru Friday or is it seven days a week? Lol…. I am so hoping to get an answer about this
Mon – Fri
IRS website says 7 days a week
Thanks so much
Seven days a week which is why the weekends go against your 21 days. Hopefully soon you will have an update. My return was accepted 1.26, just got approved today.
I just checked my federal tax filing status again this morning after checking it around 3am this morning as well and now. It’s says that I have to wait until after 2/15 to get details on my return and the status bar is gone as well as how much money I was expecting to receive. Someone help with an answer. Thanks in advance
That just means u got approved see if u can order ur transcripts they use that path Feb 15 instead of the approved bar
Can I call to order transcript today (sat)
Yes but it takes 5 days
I filed 1/31, accepted 1/31. Bars went missing 2 days after and haven’t came back since. This is my 1st year filing in a new state, thought maybe that’s the hold up, but I received my state refund last week…Didn’t file any extra credits.
Your tax return is still being processed.
A refund date will be provided when available.
Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information
Mine did the same. Give it another week or so.
Morning All,
I filed on 1/25 and it was accepted on 1/26. Last time i checked before today showed the bar and showed processing. Today it shows no bar and said still processing. No codes or anything. I filed single, no credits. Any input on this?
Morning all. Still have the Path messege with tt 152 and amount still missing. Been like this since 2/5. Yes claiming EIC & ACTC. Soooo everyone that’s getting these ddd what’s the real deal? Y’all claiming kids or nah?
Megan im with u lol
I know right. They think we crazy..
People that are claiming will get a date the 15 people that don’t calm gets there dates now
I am claiming my son and he is my first child. Had him last year in July, so I am curious about the situation as well. I had gotten notice that they have received my return and it stated on the left side of the status bar what I was expecting to receive and now as of 3/4am this morning, it now says to check back after 2/15 and the amount of monies I was to receive is now gone. This whole situation is a mess.
Girl I agree it’s a hot dam mess.
i agree i sent my taxes in for my family on 2/2/2017 and claimed actc and as of yesterday i got the standard path message and no bar you know tax 152. i messaged them and they said it has been approved but they cannot release the funds until the 15th at the earliest. its a new thing that they put in. i wish they would have just left the bar and said while approved you cannot expect to to receive your funds until this date. it would so much easier and people would be freaking out a lot less
Got my date this morning, 2/15/17, my status had the 152 topic to whole time until now… Good luck everyone, filed 1/31/17
Same here
Same here
Thats what im saying all who got a ddd is not claiming earend income credit
Finally !! Filed 1/23 , Verifed Identity on 2/7 , DDD of 2/15 !!! So glad it’s over !! Thanks everyone ! Good luck to you all !!
Everyone with DDD have credits?
I did not have credits
Filed on January 23, 2017, with Liberty Tax . My Manager filed on January 24, 2017, with Turbotax.com. My Manager and I had the same forms 1040EZ with no Child Care Credit or Extra Income Credit. We both filed E-
My Manager received her “Tax Refund” on January 31, 2017, in her Bank account.
Of course I still waiting….
I checked mine this morning Saturday- (12:30 am PST) on February 11, 2017.
[Look below] this is what it says.
Your Personal
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Social Security
Finall ddd 2/15 as of this morning
No credits huh
I claim three children but I don’t claim the additional child credit or eic.
I got the same date but my money came in at 630pm Friday evening lol
i filed 1/23, was accepted same day..all this time was processing, and after reading on here i tried to order my transcript and it was a success, now this morning i have the path message with topic 152
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