Where’s My Refund?
When does IRS accept tax returns in 2018?
The IRS began accepting and processing tax returns on January 29, 2018. According to the IRS, Where’s My Refund tool is the best way to check the status of your tax refund.
When Can You File Taxes in 2018?
Most tax preparers will allow you to enter and submit your tax return beginning the first week of January 2018. You don’t need to wait for the IRS to start accepting tax returns to start, but you must have the proper forms and paperwork. Some forms are not available until mid January and some even later. When you submit your return before the IRS begins processing, it will sit in a “queue” and be held until the date that the IRS will officially accept tax returns. If you e-file early and it sits in queue, your return may be sent to the IRS early in a test batch. This has resulted in early direct deposits in the past, but also major glitches because they are tests after all.
Where is the IRS Refund Cycle Chart?
2018 Refund Cycle Chart
The most recent tax refund cycle charts have already been published. The official IRS tax refund cycle chart has been eliminated and replaced with an IRS Information Guidelines for the Tax Preparation Community publication and the IRS says the best way to check the status of your refund is using the Where’s My Refund tool. However, various websites with refund calendars for the 2018 tax season (2017 tax year) have been updated with 2018 direct deposit and check mailing dates.
When to Expect My Refund?
IRS Refund Schedule Charts typically show that early filers whose returns are accepted before the end of January can anticipate a tax refund direct deposit as early as the first week of February. The day that IRS deposits refunds varies but we notice trends that help you determine the time and days WMR updates and when your tax return is processed.
The refund calendar by the College Investor is a good reference which has been updated for 2018 here: When To Expect My Tax Refund.
Tax Topic 152 Daily vs. Weekly Transcripts
Talk to a Human at the IRS PATH Act Delay
Transaction Codes State Refunds
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@Msb: I’m right there with you!
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@Qasimja: How long does Delta Community hold funds and up to how much do they hold
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@Hangin’ N There: you’ll be fine I don’t have a ddd at all
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@Hangin’ N There: did you get the VISA card from turbotax this year?
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@Moneyhungryman: its possible. Unfortunately the letters didnt come out til about 2 weeks AFTER my 21 days
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@Moneyhungryman: yes 2/22
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@Hangin’ N There: I was just hoping they would feel our pain and release our funds today but I guess not
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@Renee: I have my taxtopic and refund amount but no bar. Could I be in the same position as his? 2 of my transcripts are bad and the rest are no file returned and 0
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@Renee: they said it’ll take 5-10 business days to receive it
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@Qasimja: my bank does deposits as they get them. And they are also open Monday even if the irs isn’t. So if the irs released my funds it possible for me to get it before
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@Curi0us1: happened to me 2016. Errors dept. You’ll get a letter in a week or so if that’s the case.
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@Hangin’ N There: do you at least have a ddd? This is the last time I file with turbo.
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@waiting for my coins: I filed on the 9th of February this year and wouldn’t you know I had the DDD today. Seriously if it wasn’t for this site I would still be filing early
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@Moneyhungryman: I filed through turbo and haven’t seen my money yet so I believe so. Our money has to be released from Santa Barbara bank once they receive it from irs
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What does this mean your refund is still being process a refund date will be provided when available?
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ANY INPUT OR SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOMED. PLEASE HELP, ANYONE. I filed 02/02 accepted 2/5. 1 bar with we have received your return message with tt152 as of 02/06. No movement until this morning when messaging changed to your return is still being processed. A date will provided when available. No bar and tax topic is gone as well. Still shows my refund amount. What gives?
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Does anyone Bank with Delta Community if so how long does it take them to deposit I’m waiting on my Ga State
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@Michigangr: I did get 151 but also after 15 years using the same address i moved and used my new address could it be that like a identity verification
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@Vee Richards: I’m turbo tax. Are most turbo tax users still waiting or something?
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Has anyone seen any dd today?
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@Spedmomma: i never file early, nope
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@Hangin’ N There: Ok thank you
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@Nochoicebut2wait: no problem at all! Trying to help others understand
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@waiting for my coins: you probably are Turbo Tax
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@Proudmama385: I don’t want you to feel defeated-I was in your shoes 2 years ago and after seeing so many people file after me and get their returns before me I told myself never to file early again. I’m almost positive that you will have your update by next Saturday. Stay strong and maybe even have an “indoors” camping trip with your precious little ones 😊I’ll be sending the positive vibes your way
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@VegasGg: don’t count on any updates until 3:30 am – 6:00 am
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@Proudmama385: go to IRS website. Try to view transcripts online. You’re looking for account transcript. Let us know if you get it. The codes tell you what’s going on.
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@Hangin’ N There: Thanks for the quick response
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@Nochoicebut2wait: When you call the offset line and it now says no debt owed, that is because it had already been taken out of your taxes. Now you just have to wait for your bank to get a hold of it and wait for them to release it. Some banks are required to hold your money until the ddd. Hope this helps!
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@NoEmojiPlease: I no longer have a tax topic either
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@Ms.Small: Im in same boat.hope update tonite
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@Michigangr: well what do you know…smh. The letter finally! Well that is good news now you can contact them on Tuesday and complete the verification and hopefully they will release your refund in the next update. Don’t know why they did not indicate that on the wmr or your transcript. It is so hard to figure out their behind the scene tactics…mystery solved..smh. Some progress…wonder why they ID you this year? Did someone try to use your identity or something?
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@Renee:no how do I do that?
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@ragamuffin: I’m in a town called Walker, I love New Orleans.
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@Msb: I feel the same way! We can’t complain with a date. We filed through turbo and I’ve seen that Santa Barbara bank will not be releasing until Tuesday/Wednesday
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@Akire: i dont think we will see it til tuesday or wednesday my bank doesnt deposit on saturdays and monday is a banking holiday so that leaves tuesday at the earliest
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@Renee: I know a lot of people got a DDD for the 22nd I knew everyone wasn’t going to get the same date. I want to know will there be an update tonight for the 23rd like the did last year
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@Supermom43: The offset line isn’t giving me an amount, it’s just saying there’s no debt owed. But, all week when I called, it was saying I had a debt and yes, I did get a ddd this a.m for the 22nd. Does it prolong the disbursement when you have an offset?
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@[email protected]: 😂😂😂😂😂 your comment made me laugh “whatever they’re called” lol glad to know im not the only irritated person with sbbt or whatever lol
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@Vee Richards: i like Turbo Tax
it is great if you get it early, but dont expect until ddd
i waitng for my coins to go on trip and so on………..like winning the lottery, thanx eic
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@Cara: I have the same situation, but I don’t owe anything. My full refund amount is there, I called to offset line and it said I had an offset from the Dept of Justice for the full refund amount.
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@Ms.Small: i got the being processed message after PATH and updated today with ddd 2/22
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Woke up this morning to a DDD of 2/22 i bank with a credit union so i assume i wont get it til wednesday
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So based on everyone’s comments I assume this is why Amex Serve system is down “for scheduled maintenance”. I have heard people have been told that they do a “test” deposit before the actual federal refund is credited. So after a lot of people seeing the money in their accounts and not being able to withdraw it and everyone freaking out and calling in they decided to just shut the system down while they do the test deposits so everyone is not seeing the money (test) and then not being able to touch it. Just my opinion
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@Proudmama385: have you checked your account transcript online?
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Will there be an update today for those who got the “being processed” message that came when path lifted? I’m not talking about the “still being processed” message
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@Momma: SBBT is not releasing funds like other processing companies. We will
Most likely see Money/Tuesday Wednesday!
Tell your friends and family to not use Turbo Tax. If so file completely for free to avoid that third party. Or pay fees upfront. And turbo tax is shady because they should inform this third party company causes delays. If you email SBBT they will take forever to respond and give you a generic lie. They’re saying the irs didn’t release our funds to them but they did. We’re in the largest group of people who haven’t been released.
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@[email protected]: i think they’re closed Monday smh
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@Gotmyddd: would have been nice to get it today so I can empty all these shopping carts I got online😂
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@N+JinLouisiana:
Hey, I am from New Orleans but live in another state my mom and Dad live in Louisiana. I miss home so much.
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I have been lurking around here for a few days. I am at a lost for words. I feel defeated. I’m a single mother and I am depending on my refund for a washer and dryer and beds and mattresses for my kids. Here’s my background.
Filed 01/18/18 with the “early” group
Accepted around 01/24/18
Bars missing 01/27/18
Head of household/ 2 kids/self employment
Please, if you know anything that’ll ease my heart please reply. Thank you.
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@Cara: they already took out the debt owed which is why it says you no longer owe anything. I had the same thing happen to me!
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Well still no deposit to my credit union! Still waiting. Maybe later today. If not I guess next week it is….. seeing others get there funds before the DD I am hoping I will too
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@Renee: yep monday or Tuesday i would say
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@Supermom43: your welcome. Offsets suck
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@Gotmyddd: did u use TT?
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@Jamieinlouisiana: Same boat as you, Did my on Feb 2, no path update, and one bar only. Was suppose to update but didn’t. Sucks. Hang in there
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@Gotmyddd:
Glad for you.
It is simply just a hit or miss of who made it and did not make it. There was also some with issues in are group too. Then when all else fails, it is the IRS 😎
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@Supermom43: yes i also im aware of the stupid line…haven’t moved all day..plus if u had paid your fee’s upfront then im quite sure you would’ve had 💰 by now but we would have 2 wait until maybe Monday or Tuesday b for our refund hit our card fee’s would need to be taken out first then sbtpg or what ever it’s called 🎅 barbara bank will then deposit it…tax products services
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@Rolltide: thank you
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@Jemunn822: its down maintenence
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@Linda evans: a review should have a different tax topic like 151 for example what does your wmr say? What do you seen yo the left of the screen and tax topic?
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@lisa1976: i used to bank with them. they dont deposit early
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@Buckeye89: ok got it!
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@N+JinLouisiana: Hi!
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@Michigangr:
No.
I figured out what my Cycle Date is now 20180605.
Which, from being on here and seeing same people as filing and accepted days (1/31) for both as me, that is was just hit or miss of who got DDDs or did not. I will be calling Tuesday and Friday, but will most likely update next Saturday and have DDD on 3/1
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@Supermom43: nope. SBTPG is turbo bank. They get the money first if you had fees taken out of your refund. Then they send it to your bank. They won’t start sending til Tuesday at the earliest.
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@Michigangr: it was on my wwr where they give you a date mines you are being review with tpoic 152
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@Money.money.money2018: ok thanks
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Filed and accepted Jan 29. Mailed IS form and received 2-6-18 cycle code 20180505. Checked transcript and do have code 846 under IS form received. WMR has been showing PATH statement for weeks. Yesterday, it showed a simple statement of “received and being processed”.
Today, it shows the Orange bars, under Refund Approved. “Your tax refund is scheduled to be sent to your bank by February 26, 2018.
If your refund is not credited to your account by March 26, 2018, check with your bank to see if it has been received.”
AND then, at the bottom, it says “Topic 203…” your refund may be offset crap.
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@nolagirl18: hello fellow Louisiana people
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@Renee: lmao!! I saw her earlier… Quick question is Metadata TurboTax’s bank?
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@Supermom43: if you have an offset you still get a ddd you just don’t get your deposit on the date or lesser of a deposit
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@Momma: im thinking Tuesday or Wednesday.. Leaning more towards Wednesday. Well all we can do is wait now.
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@Renee: i was afraid of that. lol thank you
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