Still no update to PATH message

[GiannasMom]

I filed 1/22 and was accepted 1/23…
I have since had 1 bar on WMR and tax topic 152. I am a PATHER. so I am concerned that I haven’t updated to PATH yet… does this mean something is wrong??? Anyone else in the same boat???

[ONEMAADDDASSSWOMAN]

Filed jan 30 tax act accepted same day around 2/16 bar gone never had PATH message can order transripts by mail and online irs site account tran says code 570 March 11 2019 account action pending called nothing needed no letter sent anyone else have this I claimed EITC never had a PATH message

[mary]

Yay updated dd 2-27 accepted 1-22 h&r tax

[Starr Felton]

I filed 2/9 excepted the same day and im still on 1 bar and no update i never waited this long

[Miranda]

Just checked this morning and it shows by the bar and states approved with message schedule to be sent by bank of February 27th

[RobMT]

Update. Dd 27th. Yay Wmr updated

[Eddie Pittsburgh]

Update 4am DD February By 27 YaaaaaaaaaaAaaaaaaaa

[Mel]

no refund yet either. i guess they really are releasing funds on 02/22.

[Michael Coleman]

Update.

Checked my bank account and my DD for 2/22 has been deposited, but the bank will not release the funds until Friday the 22nd.

[Michelle]

It’s insane how some here are saying we did not get a ddd for us pathers.
I filed on 2/7/19 and the very next day I got 1 bar stating my return was received and being processed.
On 2/9/19 my bar left and got the path message until 2/17/19 it updated to refund approved with a ddd of 2/26/19.
People need to realize that not everyone is a liar. Because of your experience and results of how and when you were approved with a ddd does not mean everyone else will be getting the same status. Someone that calls someone else a liar just based on their history typically says a lot about their character. .

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Note that the IRS only updates tax return statuses once a day during the week, usually between midnight and 6 am. They do not update the status more than once a day, so checking throughout the day will not give you a different result.Jan 23, 2019

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

I live in Pennsylvania still didn’t get no state me and my wife are both pathers still haven’t received the direct deposit date no letter from the IRS which is good news we filed January 25th got accepted January 28th path message went away a few days ago and now it says refund is being processed. We also need money to get our car fixed the IRS says that the vast majority of us will have an update February 23rd which is this Saturday

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Damn

[@madukes270]

Filed:2/3
Accepted: 2/3
Turbo Tax
TT: 152
WMR: Received
I am a pather. Just waiting like everyone else. My close friend filed on 1/15 and is a pather also and Saturday got a DD 2/22. The 24 will be 21 days and I have never had to wait longer than 21 days. Refund month is always the hardest every year. My dryer broke last week and my gas is off. I will probably get my state before my federal. Hang in there everyone it’s coming the day after DD we won’t come back here till next year.lol

[Chrissy]

Filed the 27th (TurboTax)
Accepted the 28th claimed both credits
Had the one bar for 3 weeks then the path message
Got my state on the 9th
On the 16th the path message disappeared
On the 17th got a DDD for the 22nd

[Barry wyche]

@Mike Coleman yea I agree. I think
That’s what Might happen.

[Michael Coleman]

@ Barry wyche

I was just talking to my wife about that a few days ago. We remember getting our refund before the PATH indicator even changed. Matter of fact,….religiously, we check our bank account first thing in the morning for any strange activity everyday. Last tax year, we remember waking up checking our bank account and having our refund in our bank account 4 days ahead of the DD date, on top of the IRS/Turbo Tax sites updating. I do think the same thing would of happened this year if the Shut down didn’t happen

[Barry wyche]

Did anybody else read or experience this? I read many weekly account wont update on WMR until Saturday the 23rd however according to many people something happen last year but they got their money Before wmr and their transcripts updated. Many people think our money will be deposited by 2-22 even tho WMR wont update until Saturday for weekly filers.

[Val]

Mine went from the message to saying Return received and being processed. But I know many people with PATH that got a refund date of 2/22 the very next day, and some of them filed after me. I hope its just a random selection and I am not being audited or something.

[RealEnword]

I don’t benefit from lying on the 15th at midnight it. said it is being processed 8 pm that night it changed to refund approved maybe your getting audited but I can screenshot it what would I benefit from saying I got my direct deposit date that’s how stupid you are you can’t put a screenshot on here but you find a forum that I can I can show I had path message then when it said it is being processed then approved with direct deposit date

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

There’s a little over 20 million Americans who get earned income tax and other tax credits like us so don’t believe the few people on this website. the IRS website clearly states that it will only up date once per day usually after midnight and it says that the masked majority will update on February 23rd For Refund Date and it’s been like that since 2015

[sean]

i got same @crisp. 20190405 cycle or processing date 02/11….PATH until last Saturday now being processed still

[Jimzzz]

Hey I just wanted to say because I’ve seen it here in this thread more than once. You guys seem to not want to believe ppl got their ddd yet. I promise I have mine and I’m not trolling here.

I filed early on 2/22 both state and fed using TurboTax
Filed both EITC and ACTC
Fed accepted 2/22 state accepted 2/23
Moved to path message last weekend
Moved to your refund is being processed on fri I believe
Once path was off my transcripts read 846 and 2/22ddd
Next day WMR showed bars and ddd of 2/22
No progress on state refund whatsoever, I’m in PA, however previously PA is four weeks to the day for me so I expect it 2/22. Also 2/22 is my payday as well lol

I’m sorry for all the trolls on here, it gets worse every year. But I think a whole wave of pathers are getting their dds this week.

[Crisp?]

Still no update for me. “We have received your tax return and it is being processed.”.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (aka “PATH Act”) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds on any tax return claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit.

Because identity thieves frequently claim one or both of these refundable tax credits, this measure gives the IRS extra time to detect fraudulently-filed returns, which in turn helps identity theft victims get their legitimate refunds more quickly.

The IRS will begin issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit on February 27, 2019.

If your return contains either of these credits, you can track its status at the IRS Where’s My Refund site starting on February 23.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Where’s My Refund? ‎on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go mobile app will be updated February 23 for the vast majority of early filers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on Where’s My Refund? or through their software packages until then. The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so Where’s My Refund? remains the best way to check the status of a refund. Where’s My Refund? is only updated once daily, usually overnight, so checking it more often will not produce new or different results.

[redacted B]

Well it’s almost time you all bring out the lube and brace yourself.

[Melanie]

Still no update for me. “We have received your return and it is processing” message. Blah.

[Barry wyche]

Hopefully today

[RealEnword]

I filed and was accepted 1/31 path message the next week I was worried cause I never got this message and I filed the same every year but Saturday morning on the 15th of February it said return is being processed later that day refund approved ddd 2/22 so have faith but I do know still being processed is bad and is being processed is good news still being processed means it has to be looked at cause it got flagged and stop telling people what to do with their money save and pay bills that’s what my job is for I’m taking this money and buying myself something that will make me smile you wouldn’t be on this forum like the rest of us if you was Monty burns so stop giving advice on how people should spend their money the fact that you use the money to pay off debt should be reason enough for you not to give advice how you gone take financial advice from a enword in debt lol people just live our best life and thank god for this forum for us impatient people

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

@ mizuseirei

I filed 2/2 but i never got the path and im still at 1 bar but when i ordered my transcripts it says my return is not on file. I think im weekly so im gunna have to wait until saturday but thanks for the advice on what you said.

[NoHorizon2001]

@mizuseirei

U are hitting the nail on the head. Early filers risk being scrutinized because of tax fraud and identity theft. I filed on 2/11 and have been able to see my transcripts since Thursday. I’m also in the daily processing so it’s not unlikely to wait till mid Feb to file and get your refund the same as u would otherwise. I can prove everything I’ve posted on here by showing the day I filed with credit karma and the email they sent me saying I was accepted to my transcript to my wmr. My friend filed on the 1st of Feb and still is waiting for a DDD and he is a weekly. It just sucks how the irs does things but some people get processed b4 others so it’s just really all on the mercy of the irs

[MizuSeirei]

It all depends on if they finished processing your return, and rather or not you are a weekly or daily.

Weeklies will process only once a week while daily’s will process every day. It’s different for everybody. The truth is this….. No “PATH” recipients were processed before February 14 this year (15 for previous years) no matter if you filed before opening day (January 28) or not. You were going to wait for your refund to be processed on or after the “PATH Act” ended before you saw any real movement on your progress. I know this because various members of my family work for the Government…..some within the IRS, and because I too walk(ed) the infamous “PATH”. Every year I filed on opening day, and had to walk the path, some would get processed Feb 15, 16, and 17….. I was always processed on the 16th until this year (The 17th). I’m a daily this year, (previous years I was a weekly). My refunds have either deposited on the 23 or 22 of Feb. it’s like clockwork.

The only ones who lie about the updates are the ones who claim(ed) that they got the refunds and claimed the EITC and or the ACTC (not to be confused with CTC), before the “PATH Act” ended on the 14th this year. For previous years, and for years to come….As long as the “PATH ACT” exists, we who walk the path will NEVER see our refunds before mid February. The IRS will never make exceptions to this law. Also, people get the words accepted and approved confused with one another on the WMR website. They think just because they filed early, and the IRS accepted the return, that they are getting their funds earlier than most. That’s not the case.

Another thing….. people who file early stand a greater chance of being pulled for review! Why is this? Because not all, but most people who intend to steal social security numbers want to beat the next person to the punch using someone else’s SSN so that they can steal their identities or earned tax refunds! The IRS knows this, so they will sometime randomly select people who file early and if they are caught, they are told to verify.

If you filed early and you haven’t received an update by Tuesday morning, call the 1040 hotline to see what’s going on. You may be getting a letter in the mail.

I hope this helps.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

@Ash Thanks

[Ash]

@Eddie Pittsburgh

Thank you for putting that out there. I’m not calling anyone a liar, but I understand exactly what you said. To all of us still waiting, hang in there and I wish you all the best.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Also remember people are cruel they know that we are in need of our refunds so they lie and say they got direct deposit dates so don’t believe 70% of people on here. I’m sure some got direct deposit dates but me and my wife have received the path message since 2015 when it started and we always got a direct deposit date towards the end of February or very beginning of March since 2015 when the law was passed

[Milissa]

Filed Anna accepted 1/29
Update to PATH 2/9
Got approved today DDD 2/22

Good luck people!!

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Everyone listen up the IRS website plainly states that they update once every 24 hours and only once every 24 hours. I filed January 25th accepted January 28th path message January 31st then February 15th path message went away and now says we are processing your refund. Still waiting for a direct deposit date. Eddie from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

[Tax act frustrated]

Acepted 2/1. Transcripts still say no return filed also

[NoHorizon2001]

I got updated last night. I checked at 11 something and it had updated. Last time I checked b4 that was 9 something last night. So from 9 something to 11 something it updated

[Barry wyche]

At kB give me your email I’ll send it to you from it’s website. Did you not see people get updated at 6 am and after 9 pm yesterday.

[Barry wyche]

Saturday wmr updated between midnight and 6 am. Then updated 9 pm to 12 am. That’s why so many people got Dd last night. And Sunday’s it updates from 12 am to 7 pm.

[KB]

@josh I understand that but people on here are giving others misleading information and hope saying its updating until 7pm tonight when I read the WMR days dates and times it tells me that’s when it can be unavailable it says nothing about that’s when they will be processing and giving out updates so that’s why I was confused because it doesn’t give a specific time when it updates but from reading on here people was receiving updates all thru last night at different times so the information is very misleading

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

@micheal

Im in the same boat as you. I wonder if we are in the next batch thats being processed. Ppl should start seeing changes hopefully by tuesday or wed. I would be so happy just to see my transcripts update to my return being there.

[sean]

filed 01/15 accepted 01/16 PATH FOREVER until Friday night when lifted and processing is now the message I get to stare at once a day it seems! 20190405 cycle date and all looks fine on transcripts EXCEPT NO DD OR 846 CODES!!! Georgia done and received

[Josh]

It specifically says it only updates once daily

[KB]

Is WMR really updating all day or is that just a guess ?

[J Robinson]

I was early filer. I filed 1/21, accepted 1/23, had bars 2 days later, then disappeared last week. Got Path message. Then that disappeared Friday night. Now it just says, “We have received your tax return and it is being processed.
Please Note:
For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day.”

It’s just frustrating at this point especially early filers like myself with DDD Saturday and today.

Trying not to let it upset me :/

I’m glad everyone that has received their DDD. For the rest of us know that I’m with you.

Have a good week everyone.

[Eugene]

Filed 1/2/2019
Accepted 01/14/2019
Went to path 1/14
2/15 went to we have return etc
This morning dd 2/22
This round is mostly the early accepted filers who are over 21 days from acceptance and next week alot more will be updated for 27th dd. Just a guess but feels right.

[Michelle]

I would like to share this with everyone just to give you insight and hoping this will help.
I’m a PATHER
Filed on 2/7
I was excepted next day 2/8 and I had one bar.
2/9 my bars left and I had the patch message.
I just checked wmr today 2/17 and it stated refund approved will be in my bank 2/27
Hope this helps.

[Michael]

I am just nervous that my transcripts still say no return filed and my return was accepted on 2/1. Don’t know if that means it got flagged from the get go or if it just has not been processed yet. I guess I will find out next Saturday because 21 days will be up and if WMR says still processing or gives me some kind of code.

[Melanie]

Files 2/1.
Accepted 2/1.
Path Message 2/5

Return processing /no tax topic/ message 2/15

No update over night last night. Last year they did a weird identity check on me and it took until June for my refund so I am nervous and watching this like a hawk.

[Michael Coleman]

I was accepted 1/16. I had Bars after it was accepted. On the 17th the bars went away and the Path Message was on my account since 1/18. Then two days ago it went to the “we are processing your return”. I woke up this morning 2/17 to the

“Your tax refund is scheduled to be sent to your bank by February 22, 2019”.

If your refund is not credited to your account by February 27, 2019, check with your bank to see if it has been received.

Hope this help relieve the stress

[Michael Coleman]

My return was accepted 1/16

[Ash]

@Michael
I appreciate the positivity. Trying not to go crazy over all this, but my mind is having me see the worst. Thanks again and good luck everybody

[Jelly Robinson]

I filed Jan. 18th and got accepted Jan. 22. Bars left Feb. 1. Everyone who has filed and accepted after me is getting updates with ddd. Unable to check my transcript online because I don’t have my own phone line. I called IRS Friday and the guy said there is nothing wrong with my return and to call Tuesday if nothing happens. I have message “We have received your refund and it is being processed.” This is frustrating!!!!

[Michael]

@Michael Coleman
When was your return accepted?

[Michael]

@Ash
Last year the IRS said they would update WMR on the 17th and they stuck by that for most people. For some reason they moved that date up a week this year and said the 23rd. I guess due to the shutdown. Some people on here have gotten take action 1541 codes which sound like they may be under review. People are saying as long as WMR does not give you any take action codes and it just continues saying your being processed this far into filing then you are fine. We should see an update Saturday morning, maybe even before then.

[Michael Coleman]

Guys..GOOD NEWS. I got BARRRRS!

Your tax refund is scheduled to be sent to your bank by February 22, 2019.

If your refund is not credited to your account by February 27, 2019, check with your bank to see if it has been received.

[Ash]

@michael
So we’re going to see another update Friday?

I’m not going to stress until March 4, although my gut tells me something is wrong. I would love an update preferably a DDD but I just want to know if I an error is on my return. Just the generic processing message. Do not have access to transcript because of c.c. issue. I say I’m not stressing, but I’ll tell you these forums make it worse for me. Good luck everyone

[Michael]

Filed 2/1 with Turbo Tax
Accepted 30 minutes later on 2/1
WMR went straight to one bar and your return is being processed w/ TT 152
WMR has not moved one time everything is still the same, never saw path message.
Checked transcripts yesterday morning and they still say no return filed with a date of 2-25-19
I just think they IRS is behind and they did say that WMR would not be updated until 2/23 this year for the vast majority of early filers who claim ACTC and/or EITC.
Guessing we will update next week for good or bad.

[Courtney S]

I filed 2/2 accepted the same day, I’ve been stuck on 1 bar and the generic “we have received your return…..” been there ever since. I am a Pather as well, this is the FIRST year I never updated to the Path message. I will say in the past I have filed earlier and would normally get my refund around the 2/21 or 2/22. Since I filed a little later I’m hopeful, I’ll be apart of the next round.

However, I’m seeing quite a few people that filed after me, already update. Patience is a virtue, I’m gonna check again on Wednesday. Good Luck everyone.

[NoHorizon2001]

I live in Georgia too. State is done and will be dd on the 19th

[NoHorizon2001]

@ Barry wyche

Last year as well. I claim both the eic and child credit I’m a daily processing too. I also use credit karma but don’t know if that does anything except make my filing free

[Barry wyche]

@nohorizon your the first person I seen get a turnaround in less than a week. Filed on 2/11 and have a refund date already? That’s great and rare

[Me]

I filed 1/4 accepted 1/22 went from one bar to Path, 2/16 went to being processed, as of 2/17 still processing

our Personal
Tax Data
Social Security Number

Filing Status:
Head of Household
Your Expected
Refund Amount:
$6,026.00
Refund Status Results
Print your Refund Results for your records. Take the survey.

We have received your tax return and it is being processed.
Please Note:
For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day.

[NoHorizon2001]

@KB

I filed on 2/11 and I have a DDD of 2/22.

[Barry wyche]

It seems as though most people that got an update filed in January before the 28th. I do Know the update times for Sunday is 12 am to 7 pm. Meaning it will be updating all day today. I have a 2/25/19 date on my transcripts whatever that means.

[KB]

@mary , everyone that has had that message had updated to a DDD and from what I have been reading and seeing the people who already have their DDD filed in early January. It’s a difference in the message and your message is fine if it says it is still processing that means you will have to ID verify it happened to me last year but it didn’t say processed it said processing so as long as yours isn’t saying still processing you are fine.

[KB]

By the way , what are the days and the times wmr updates and if my cycle code ends in 05 when do I update

[KB]

I filed 2/1 and was accepted 2/1. Last Saturday I updated to the PATH message and this Saturday I woke up to no bars just my refund amount no TT 152 saying they have received my return and it is being processed. I have been checking my transcripts I have a processing date of 2/25 and my cycle code end in 05. To be honest with you the one who filed after January or after January 28th I feel like we will see the next update and I think I only update weekly with my cycle code ending in 05 but I’m not sure either way everybody’s I have read that have their DDD filed in early January.

[mary]

I frustrated . i check my wheres my refund? .it said we have received you tax return and its being processed. What that means?
I e-file january 31/2019 and still said it now the bars disappear do its something wrong ?

[tay]

Mines was similar…the only thing is that i filed on 01/23/19 accepted on 01/24/19. The bars went away and topic 152 was there i’m a “PATHER” as well. On 02/16/19 no bars and topic 152 is gone. My refund is saying processing.

[Just Waiting]

I’m in Ga, filed 2/2 excepted within 30 mins with turbo tax. Never saw path. Updated 2/16 to “We have recieved your tax return and it is being processed.” Have all the credits, no bars and amount shows. No update so far. Loosing hope.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

No update for me either still says being processed. Pittsburgh PA here

[NoHorizon2001]

It’ll update. Just keep checking but if u check too much they’ll lock u out. Had that happen to me last year a few times. They only allow u to check like 3 or 4 times a day

[Waiting patiently]

Im PST (Ca) nope no update for me!15 days still same.. being processed

[Alisen]

@NoHorizon2001 I cant check them yet bc it didnt recognize my number. So I have to wait for a code to come in the mail. So im just stuck waiting.

[BigG]

I filed & accepted 1/29 Have EIC & CTC never updated to PATH, was stuck on 1 Bar since i believe 2/8? Lost my bar last night to being processed message.

Never was able to check transcript to see 846 code or to see if im weekly/daily, but i checked WMR about an hr ago and have DDD of 2/22!

Hang in there guys, theres still hope!

[NoHorizon2001]

@Alisen

It should. They update all night long. I checked mine at 9pm tonight and was still without bars. Checked 20 mins ago or so and had bars. Also check your account transcript. Mine updated yesterday Friday and on Thursday. Thursday no code 846. Yesterday had code 846.

[Alisen]

@NoHorizon2001 I hope so

[NoHorizon2001]

Everyone if u don’t see an update by the morning then u should see one Sunday night/Monday morning. Don’t be discouraged

[Christina]

Im Pacific, havent updated . Does time zone matter??

[Impatientlywaiting88]

I haven’t updated.

Anybody in pacific timezone update?

[Barry wyche]

Mines didn’t update smh

[Alisen]

Mine too

[Crisp?]

Mine still shows being processed smh.

[Brooke Frank]

Mine just updated refund approved dd 2/22
Accepted 1/28 turbo tax.
Have child credit and earned income credit.

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

Mine didnt update yet

[Alisen]

I have the still processing your return message but my amount is still there.

[Refundsoon]

I went to path, then I went to being processed and I just updated to a due date. Refund approved!!!!! OMG FOREVER Filed January 11th!!! Been on path since the 28th!! I am praying for everybody that’s still hanging on in there!!! God bless you and your families!!

[NoHorizon2001]

Check your wmr. Mine updated tonight. It’s 11:27pm for me and my bars came back with refund date of 2/22

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

I was wondering the same thing @frustrated
Mines the same.

[Frustrated]

I filed 2/7, accepted 2/7, I am on one bar and tt152, never recieved path message as previous years. My transcripts say n/a. Why is this?? Should I be worried ?

[Michael Coleman]

Thanks Damion. This would be so much easier if there was a flat tax rate system with no returns. Pay your taxes and move on with your life sounds great to me.

[Damion Campbell]

EVERYONE THATS SCARED IF YOUR PATH MESSAGE WENT AWAY ON SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE AND IT CHANGED FROM PATH MESSAGE TO WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR RETURN AND ITS BEING PROCESSED, CHECK BACK FOR SUNDAY MORNING UPDATES YOU WILL HAVE A REFUND DATE LISTED, THIS HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, YOUR SCHEDULE DATE WILL BE BETWEEN TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY MORE THAN LIKELY WEDNESDAY, BUT IT IS 90% CERTAIN THAT A UPDATE WILL BE SHOWN SUNDAY MORNING SO NO WORRIES

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

I filed on 2/2/19 and never got the path message either im stressing about it but i noticed either on tuesdays or saturdays i updated in the past. So maybe we will be processed soon. Hopefully by this coming up week

[Dsums]

Mine actually says is being processed

[Randall]

@Mary I never had the path message despite being PATHer with EITC ACTC. Filed 1/26 Accepted 1/29, I had 1 bar and TT152 from Feb 2 until getting We have received your tax return and it is being processed today.

None of this is consistent enough for us to draw solid conclusions based on WMR info.

[Dsums]

I have is still being processed message with 846 code for 2/22

[RoseRose]

We have received your tax return and it is being processed… Mine currently say this now. I checked this morning around 6am ET and I had path
file 1/28
turbotax
accepted 1/28
EITC
W-2

[Mary Williams]

Do did all of us that had the path message update to processing with no bars or tax topic?!? I have never stressed the way I am now EVER. I always that seeing no bars with that message means audit! Someone help

[Courtney]

Filed 2/1
Accepted 2/1
I have eic and actc
Never had PATH message on wmr
Been on processing with tt 152 since 2/2
One bar since 2/2 nothing has changed
Recieved state 2/15 by mail
Federal is to be sent to netspend card but i still have no DDD. Should i be worried

[Melissa]

@Barbara
I’m in the same exact situation as you filed same day and have only had the processing message never updated to the path message. Hopefully we will know something soon

[Kelisha]

What is the PATH message????

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

Mine also changed this morning from the path message to we received your refund and are processing it

[Barbara]

Will all pather received the path act message

[Barbara]

I have been had one bar eveysibce the 2/1 and it’s the 2)16 and I’m a pather and I haven’t received the path act message l

[Barbara]

In were my refund I still have 1 bar and say they received my return and it is being processed they accepted my return on the 2/1 and it hasn’t updated to path act and I’m a pather don’t know what going on

[Mike]

Mine changed this morning from the path thing to we have received your refund and are now processing. So im hoping ill get it Monday. I understand they do this to protect are refund. But why is just people who get earned income or the child tax act. Every year I file early and I usually get mine back no later than the 5th last year when this first started I didn’t get it back until March. I got my state back 2 weeks ago but I want my federal need it to get my truck legal so I can go to work. I hope next yr they do away with this crap I don’t like it.

[Jay]

Still no update everything disappeared off wmr besides we have received your refund and it is being processed this week we should get our money I’m sure

[NoHorizon2001]

Maybe I can help a few people with this post. I filed on 2/11/19 so last Monday and was accepted by the irs that night. I checked Tuesday morning and had 1 bar. Oh I do get the eic and child credit. My bars disappeared on Thurs morning so I ordered my transcripts online and was able to look on my account transcript and see my refund amount represented by a negative sign in front of my expected amount as well as the codes 150, 766, and 768 as well as 1 more code but not the 846 code which represents the refund being issued. Yesterday was the same thing. This morning I checked wmr and bars were still gone as well as the path act message which was there before. Then I looked at my transcripts again and I have the code 846 on there for the refund issuance. I just wanted to share with people that and to say that it is not bad to lose bars. Check and see if you can order your transcripts and find the 846 code on it or if your codes are different from the ones I have posted here. Good luck. My code 846 states my refund will be direct deposited into my account on 2/22/19

[SilentPather]

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit may experience a refund hold. According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue these refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards starting February 27, 2019, if these taxpayers chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return.

Where’s My Refund? ‎on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go mobile app will be updated February 23 for the vast majority of early filers who claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on Where’s My Refund? or through their software packages until then. The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so Where’s My Refund? remains the best way to check the status of a refund. Where’s My Refund? is only updated once daily, usually overnight, so checking it more often will not produce new or different results.

Why is my refund being held?
If you claim the EITC or ACTC on your tax return, the IRS cannot issue your refund before mid-February. The law requires the IRS to hold the entire refund — even the portion not associated with the EITC or ACTC. Like previous years, some tax refunds may be held if there are questions about the tax return or the IRS needs more information.

When will I get my refund?
The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or debit cards starting February 27, 2019, if these taxpayers chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax return.

Why does it take so long for the funds to show up in my account?
It takes additional time for refunds to be processed after leaving the IRS, and for financial institutions to accept and deposit them to bank accounts and products like debit cards. Also, many financial institutions do not process payments on weekends or holidays, which can affect when refunds reach taxpayers. For EITC and ACTC filers, the three-day holiday weekend involving President’s Day affects their refund timing.

How do I check the status of my refund?
Where’s My Refund ‎on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go mobile app remains the best way to check the status of a refund. Where’s My Refund will be updated with projected deposit dates for most early EITC and ACTC refund filers by February 23 so those filers will not see a refund date on Where’s My Refund ‎or through their software packages until then. The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so these filers should not contact or call about refunds before the end of February.

[Knightfal]

Oh good I’m not the only one who had the path info disappear over night and have it just save we have your return and are processing it.. wth. 😡

[Barry wyche]

I completely agree @mike Colman. However is it true it’s updates on Saturday between 3-6 am and 9 pm to midnight? Anyone knows how true that is?

[Michael Coleman]

I think the IRS is playing games this year. “We have received your refund and it’s being processed…WTF is this

[Brooke Frank]

Imari h.
Mine says the same thing today. Yesterday it had the basic we are processing your return check back mid to late February. Now all it says is we recieved your return and it’s being processed.

[Texaslili]

Not every pather will get a path message!

Filed 2/6, accepted same day, both credits. Same “refund is being prosessed, TT 152” message since then on WMR. Never got a path msg. Still hasn’t changed.
Have been able to see my transcript since 2/9, said no return filed everyday until today. Now it’s completely filled with 846 and DDD 2/22!

Good luck all!

[Dom]

So I’m in the same boat as some of you. I Filed Jan 25 got accepted on Jan 28. Received path message the 1st now I don’t have a path message. But my sister filed on the 3rd and get hers on the 25th what’s up with that

[Imari h]

Filed 1/9/2019
Tax people sent off taxes on 1/28/2019
Updated to we have received your tax info and is being processed
2/3/2019 updated to path act message claiming both credits
2/16/2019 checked now path act message disappeared to we have received your tax info and being processed with no error codes are anything is this good are bad ?

[Felicia Marie Mailand]

So when does transcripts update?

[Paul l]

what does this mean for me

Refund Status Results
Print your Refund Results for your records. Take the survey.

According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February 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.
Check Where’s My Refund in mid- to late February for your personalized refund status. It’s updated once a day and remains the best way to check the status of your refund.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information

[Mel]

My tax rep informed me today. Since my e-file was excepted Jan. 13, I should be part of the 1st batch of refunds that will be released on Monday, Feb. 18,(2nd batch the following Monday Feb. 25 etc etc.) and to check that day. Today Feb. 15 they are processing them only. we most likely won’t receive an update today. Hope that helped any for anyone else. :)

[Aprile]

Juicy

Wmr shows dd or your transcripts? Blur your info n show us cause I haven’t seen wmr update for anyone
Just curious

[Jay]

So tomorrow we will get an update if you had eitc or ACTC

[Michael Coleman]

I trade stocks for a living. I hate to believe this, but if you think about how businesses are require to release their quarterly earnings report every three months in the stock market, the PATH ACT puts refunds out just as the new earning season starts. Thus helping businesses report a more up lifting Q2 report. But my family has plans to put 60% in savings to help pay off the mortgage in 5 years, and use the remaining caaaaash to pay 90% of our CC debt off.

[Jimzzz]

Everyone hates on the PATH act but there’s a lot more to it than the two week hold. The PATH Act has a TON of features that benefit us just go read it. It’s a really good thing

[Michael Coleman]

My wife filed 1/14 and was accepted 1/16. Been on the Path Act for weeeeeeks. Its not fair that parents have to wait for their refund, while single folks don’t. Our government creates these laws/rules but fail to use common sense with them. I understand the Path Act is to ensure both parents don’t claim the same children, but last time I checked parents are adults. Treat them as such. If you perform fraud, then you deserve what’s coming to ya. I filed today, seperate from my wife due to my job. Its already been accepted by the IRS within 10 minutes of filing. BULL

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

If so good for you. I filed on January 24th got accepted January 28th path message January 31st so hopefully ours update soon to.. I just called H&R Block and they said that most of us should update on the 15th dammit ours didn’t

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

If so good for you. I filed on January January 24th got accepted January 28th path message January 31st so hopefully ours update soon to

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

@Juicy J. I’m surprised that you’re going to get a direct deposit on President’s Day the 18th

[Kelly]

I’ve always received my refund at the end of January so I am ignorant of this hold. This is my first year receiving the PATH ACT notice. I am getting $153 for ACTC so I’m assuming that is why that message. I’ve noticed people mentioning weekly/daily schedules. What does that mean? How do I know which schedule?

[Juicy J]

We filed 1/29 got the path act message 2/11 this morning it updated and has a direct deposit date of 2/18 hope this helps

[samantham]

Filed 01/26
Accepted 01/28 or 01/28
One bar, TT 152

First year filing MFJ with EITC and ACTC. I have been told several different things in the process of 1) trying to find out how much if any will be offset from our return 2) weather or not our status (PATH) would be updated on WMR prior to the 2/15 hold date for PATH or if I’m just a sitting duck. The TOPS line only says theres 2 things my husband MAY be offset, I ordered transcripts by mail on 02/05 but of course we have 0 credit cards and 0 loans so I can only get them by mail, dont have them yet so I have no clue whats on it, once i ordered the 2018 transcript it just popped up saying theyve received the order…..does anyone have any advice??? Thanks in advance, and good luck to all!!!!

[Josh]

The processing date on your account transcripts is the date that is 21 days from the day your filed it doesn’t mean that’s when they are going to start processing it…

[Heath]

Ok….so I finally got an update on Where’s my return. I HAVE BARS!!!! However it ONLY says received while the lady at Jackson Hewitt said it was processed and sitting in the IRS bank??? awaiting deposit after the 15th/PATH act. So…who should I believe at this point?

[Heath]

@Tracy….I thought the exact same thing. I think she must be full of….I don’t know the rules for posting in regards to swearing so….SH*T because 1. According to EVERYONE they CANNOT be released before the 15th and 2. Exactly why would someone continue posting all day AFTER getting paid.

I think it’s simply to worry others about their own returns. I’ve seen other people posting nasty/cruel messages about people receiving the EIC/ACTC credits and I think that’s sh*tty too. I’ve worked full time for 21 years and NEVER came close to qualifying for the EIC but due to a layoff/personal problems I did this year…..and I’m beyond grateful. It is going to be a massive help. And after paying taxes for 24 years and rarely seeing a return I don’t believe there’s ANYTHING wrong with it. I personally don’t believe there’s ANYTHING wrong with single mothers/elderly/low income/anybody that qualifies receiving it either. As someone who is benefiting YET never before received it YET paid YEARS & YEARS of taxes I’D RATHER MY TAXES GO TO PEOPLE IN NEED vs Politicians and Government Agencies that spend without regard.

It sucks that people are so cruel and it sucks that people who need their returns have to wait the longest……unless of course youre Missy!!!!

[Tracy]

Why is this missy person posting on almost every single thread that she has received her/or his lol, refund today claiming both credits? I have seen posts coming in from multiple threads for about 5 hours now. I know if I got my refund by now with both credits claimed I would not be spending hours still on this forum. I would have said what I needed to and left until next tax season. Sounds like bs to me

[Heath]

Ok…maybe you guys can answer some questions for me. I was laid off early in 2018 and just had a handful of personal problems which resulted in qualifying for the Earned Income Credit for the 1st time EVER!!! I also qualified for the ACTC credit as well. For the past 12 years, aside from 1 year where my daughter’s mother decided to screw me, I’ve claimed my daughter EVERY OTHER YEAR. In years past when I’d claim her I never had to wait as I clearly did not meet the other credits.

So I was super stoked when I realized I was set to get back 3 times THE MOST I’ve ever recieved! And honestly it’s going to be a GIANT HELP and I’m grateful to recieve it as I have never qualified and I surely won’t qualify next year either. So I filed with Jackson Hewitt on Feb 1st and through the JH website I saw that the return was recieved by the IRS on the 1st as well. My problem or concern however is that from my filing date ANYTIME I’ve tried to check the status on tge IRS.GOV site I don’t get ANY BARS AT ALL…. I never have. When I type in my information it promts me to RE-ENTER the info and to enter the date filed and whether electronically or by mail. Once I do that it says that “The IRS cannot relinquish any information about my return and that I must wait a full 24 hours after filing before I can check the status on the site” or something like that and then I get the 152 message about the generic path, etc, etc.

So I called Jackson Hewitt today as their site has been down and the women over the phone told me they had been processed and recieved and that the funds were in the “IRS BANK” and just waiting to be released? Again, I’ve admittedly never dealt with this PATH issue before BUT I’d also never heard anything about an “IRS BANK”??? Can anyone confirm this is true and what exactly it means for my return? I would greatly appreciate it and I hope and pray that ALL of you GOOD folks waiting IN NEED of this money recieve it soon….myself included!!!

[Chris]

I filed mine on 1/22 accepted on 1/23 didn’t get the PATH message until 2/11 (I think) lol says to check back mid to late February I still got the 152 code I know I’m not alone everyone is concerned because we’re counting on that refund! 💯

[Brandi]

I am a eic, ctc, and pather as well. I was accepted 1/23 and i only got on bar on the wmr tool before I got the path message. I have contacted the irs and was told there’s no issues with my return. Not flagged for anything.

I think anyone who’s says they filed ctc and eic and got thier return already probably not being truthful… HOWEVER, I was once told that the irs goes by the 4th and 5th numbers of your ssn to categorize tax payers. Who knows, watched pot never boils.

Good luck PATHERS!

[TJ]

Missy did you ever get the path message?

[Missy]

I wouldn’t stress over a PATH message. I filed someone’s taxes that received the PATH message within a day (filed 2/7) and still no movement or DDD. However, I filed on 2/5 with EIC and CTC and got my deposit today, 2/13. Still showing 2 bars, no PATH message but has a ddd of 2/13 – which is obviously correct because it’s in my bank accounts now. Chase shows pending but has already made the funds available. My credit union and other bank account have it posted to account already.

[Mel]

I filed on Jan. 12. efile was accepted on the 13th.I’m going on 32 days today. I still have the PATH message ….
According to the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February 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.
Check Where’s My Refund in mid- to late February for your personalized refund status. It’s updated once a day and remains the best way to check the status of your refund.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information
Please Note:
For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day.

….I ‘m praying i see something different on the 15th!

[cherise]

I filed 1/29 accepted 1/29 and had 1 bar until 2/11. All bars are gone . Status says 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. Been this was for 3 days now. no transcript available.

[Jen]

What is the Path message you all are seeing g on wmr

[Bobbi Larsen]

You won’t see a date until after the 15th. Saturday’s are a major update day. I was accepted in the test batch and have the path message. Got the path message on 1/29.

[Aprile]

@robert
Yes I agree and by then if u have a prepaid card that releases early you probably will have your funds by then too lol

[wondering]

I called the IRS and spoke with a really nice lady who told me that even though it has not updated to the path message as long as it is not showing a tax code other that TT152 we should be fine and its just processing. Fingers crossed she knows what she is talking about.

[Dee]

Mine still has path 152 message.. Still no change. I filed jan 10th accepted jan 14th…hoping to see something by the 15th

[Mandie]

Filed 1/28, accepted 1/29, still on one bar. No PATH msg 😬

[redacted B]

Charles are you sure? Me and MANY other got 1541!

[charles glenn]

you will see a ddd on wmr after on the morn of the 13th or 14th. they wont even release to you the ddd till then, unless you were in the test batch. you will see message 152 till then, which essentially means youve been processed and are fine and ok. just waiting to get past a certain date. any other message with a # is a issue with return

[Erik]

does anyone know why or what is PATH message i have never gotten that message before when checking WMR. i let my Tax prep do all my taxes but what does it mean?? did she do something wrong this year? she gave me some prepaid card saying i was going to get my refund advance there but was not approved and these past years ive been approved for the advance. will i get my refund in the Walmart money card or on a check with her ?? im getting nervous .

[Rwatts]

Kinda pissed I can’t get transcripts online without a loan number or a credit card. I don’t have either at the moment.

[Rwatts]

Still on PATH message, my fiance has always got his return (with EIC) on the 16th at 3:22 pm without a WMR update, so who knows?

[Alisen]

I never got an update last year to WMR, and ive gotten those credits every year for the last 7 years. A lot of times WMR inst right or doesn’t update till you have already gotten your DD. this year prob has people panicking be of the looming shut down.

[wondering]

@Robert even for the people who did no update to the path message?

[Robert]

Topic 152 doesn’t mean 2/15. Lol. There will be an update for most PATHERS on Saturday morning with many have a dd of 2/21. Just relax and wait until Saturday. Trust me. It’s been this way every year since they have had the mandatory hold. Check back Saturday morning and most people will be happy. I promise.

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

I filed January 25th accepted January 28th and I got the path message February first when will the IRS update all of us that have the path messages.

[jessica143]

For anyone who hasn’t gone online and setup an account to review your transcripts you might think about it.

They are helpful and from my opinion provide info before WMR does. There is also a lot of info and help on these forums this year if you have transcript questions.

[wondering]

I filed on 2/1 was accepted the same day and still have 1 bar tt 152. I have EIC credit only. My taxes are so simple its embarrassing. My ex filed the same day with ATC and updated to path the next day. So I have been nervous and worried ever since.

[Magpie]

I really hate that anyone is going through it, but I’m glad it’s not just me.

•Filed 1/30 (12:45 p.m. CST)
•Accepted 1/30 (within 15 min)
•2/2 WMR 1 bar TT 152
•Transcripts not available with new address
•SSA.gov is not reflecting my self employment income
•EIC/ACTC

And I am stressing 😭

[Martell]

I have one bar n I filed on January 25 n accept on the 28 with the topic 152. N o codes or letters

[Biscone]

Filed 1/24
Accepted 1/25
1 Bar
Transcripts = N/A
Claimed both EIC/ACTC
Last year, Daily
I got locked out of transcript because I needed to verify my account again… I only have one car loan and they said it was an incorrect account number. I can’t retry until 9:00PM tonight.

[Laylalou13]

I called the irs and talked to someone and she said all she could tell me is that they have recieved my refund and it is being processed.

[Jibbbjawww]

Tuesday Transcript Updates – Daily accounts are processed Friday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. Tax returns that follow Daily processing will see transcripts update on Tuesdays mornings.

Wednesday WMR Major Updates – Daily accounts are processed Friday, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. And they will have a Where’s my Refund? Update on Wednesday mornings.

Friday Transcript Updates – Weekly accounts are processed only on Thursdays. Tax returns that follow Weekly processing will see transcripts update on Friday mornings.

Saturday WMR Major Updates – Weekly accounts are processed only on Thursdays. And they will have a Where’s my Refund? Update on Saturday mornings.

Holidays – No Processing

[Amber]

Got both EIC and ACTC

[Amber]

Filed/accepted on 1/31 through TT. Updated to path message on 2/9. Anyone know when to possibly expect another update for DD?

[mssilky]

No updates for me. Filed and accepted 2.2. Both credits eitc and actc. Still holding at 1 bar. No path message.

[Mark]

TT
Filed 1/26
Accepted 1/28
Credits
1 bar still
N/A transcripts
No letter

I’ve usually received my refund within 14 days. Oh well. I wish it’d update.

[ydorval333]

Updates:

Filed : 1/09

Accepted: 1/14

Changed to Path: 1/28

Able to order all transcripts

Codes on transcripts: 150, 766, 768, 806, but no #846 yet

[Earthqueen1980]

Just checked WMR and my bars have disappeared with tax topic 152. Before it was 1 bar. No PATH message.

Filed/Accepted on 1/24
TaxAct
EIC
No Movement until now.

[Dmbarrett45]

I filed on January 26
Accepted January 28 had 1 bar then went to Path a few days after my guess is until January 31 and it hasn’t moved but was able to order both transcripts by mail in which I’ve received yet so kinda wondering where I maybe at? I’ve both credits…

[MC]

I also havent updated to Path message. I havent filed a return since 2011 due health issues and not working, so Path is new to me. I was accepted on 1/28 and of course, I am panicking because a lot of people are updating to that message. My transcripts are also blank and the only income showing with SSA is my W2. Still waiting on self employed to report.

[B]

No…the Where my refund had never updated for me until after DD hit… .

[John]

No problem. I have seen people with path have to id verify or review path is just basically a verbiage on WMR it really doesn’t matter if you don’t update last year my brother never updated now that I remember and he got his the same day I got mine. Always take what people say here with a grain of salt everyone return is different. @ Rayne

[RayneFayth]

@John thank you. I was worried. I was able to order return transcript but read that doesn’t mean anything. People keep saying if you don’t update to path it means you’re being reviewed or have to verify identity. So I started to panic. Thanks for the positive answer.

[John]

Not likely I saw people get theyre refund last year and they never updated so you shouldn’t be worried if it shows something else then it would be bad but you should not have any issue. @Rayne

[RayneFayth]

Filed and accepted 2/2. On one bar. No path message. Is this a bad sign?

[Laylalou13]

I filed 1/25 I have both credits I got an email on 1/29 saying the IRS has received my refund I went straight to path act message never seen any bars or my amout

[Teyia]

@jessica143 how do you check the transcript in depth?

[Melisda]

Background: Filed 1/10, accepted 1/14. 1 bar 1/15 or 1/16. Switched to PATH message approx 1/28 so have been on PATH message a long time even though I was an early filer..

[Confused]

Filed 1/17 accepted 1/22 stayed at one bar and TT 152 until this morning woke up to take action there is a delay in processing your tax return contact us if you have questions. I click contact us and it give tax topic 1541. What does this mean.

[Confused]

I filed on 1/17 and accepted on 1/22. Sat at 1 bar and TT for days and than this morning I wake up to take action there is a delay in processing your tax return contact us if you have a question. What does this mean?

[Melisda]

No…. Have been on stuck on PATH message since Feb 1st. Will probably be so until the mid Feb date. :-/

[justcurious]

As of this morning, February 9th, mine changed to the PATH Act message.

Filed: 01/28/19
Accepted: 01/28/19
Method: TurboTax

Was stuck on 1 bar the entire time. Does this mean it’s coming soon?

[MizuSeirei]

Applied: January 28
Accepted: January 28
Method: E-File / TaxHawk
PATH: February 8 *It’s about F-ing time*
Anticipated DDD: February 22nd *same previous PATH years*

[charles glenn]

it means nothing is wrong and they have identified you as a tax payer under the path act and they have to wait to release your funds. you will most likely get a WMR update frinight/sat morning after wmr updates

[Nikki]

@jessica
Tax topic 152 is just a generic message telling all the ways one could receive their refund. I’ve had that for years on Where’s My Refund. Last year I had it and I had to ID verify. It tax topic 152 literally means nothing!

[Jessica]

Anyone think Tax Topic 152 could mean 15th of feb? Lol seems too easy.
Global dates are backwards or maybe they tried to be clever. 15-2.. hope y’all get it. It’s late I could just be thinking too much 😂😋

[jessica143]

Same boat….filed 1/30 and accepted 1/31. 1 bar on the WMR site with TT 152 and refund IS showing. Return transcripts are N/A and when I open Wage and Account transcripts it says no return has been filed. We have school credits and ACTC.

Seems like we haven’t gotten into the batch for processing yet. No transcripts no path message. Has been sitting like that for a week as of tomorrow.

Filed with HRB and direct deposit.

[Jenna]

I filed 1/28 and accepted 1/28 and I haven’t updated either. I do not have the 9001 code. Kinda stressing me out too. Plus, I tried to get transcripts and used my login info from the previous years but they wanted me to verify myself again and all the info I submitted was rejected and said it wasn’t a match but it was definitely correct on my end.

[Denae]

Any of you have the 9001 code as well?

[Bev]

I filed and was accepted on 2-1. WMR is still on 1 bar and tax topic 152. My fried. Who filed at the same time I did has already updated to PATH. Am I right to be concerned?

[Deeva]

Filed 1/25
Accepted 1/25

I just updated to PATH message this morning. I was worried and wondering as well but today it popped up. Hoping this is a good sign!

[Nikki]

Last year I never got the path message jut your return is reviewed … I was pulled for an ID review. This year I have the path message. I’ve checked it once. I won’t check again until after the 15, I’m not going to call the IRS because the website says after mid-February!

[Josh]

Before the topic 152 did you have one bar if so it’s same as last year goes from 1 bar to 152 then after all said and done your bars will come back

[Pray For Me Please I Need It – AP]

okay i compared my return to my ex girlfriends ..

hers doesnt have path message on SBGPT

i Do,

she filed hers later than mine ..

what the hell is path

[Pray For Me Please I Need It – AP]

Im noticing everybody who filed before 1/18 is getting this issue
i filed on 1/15, accepted same day, state acceptted 1/28 (i think due to shutdown, it accepted soon as it was over)

turbo tax dep date – 2/5

but on IRS site, i havent been able to see bar after 1/19
it says

We cannot provide any information about your refund.
If you electronically filed a complete and accurate tax return you should receive your refund in about 21 days from the received date. If you mailed your return please allow 6 weeks.

i have no EIC & i havent filed since 2014

i know people whos recieved theres in 4-7 days after filing
help

– Pray for me

[MrsRodriguez]

I hope this helps I wrote a topic about it. Spoke to a very nice woman yesterday I got the 9001 she looked at my return and said everything is good and done and that because I have kids I’m claiming that I’m on hold until the 15th. She said the 9001 is a error and has nothing to do with anything the computer is sending it out as a mistake and that they are very backed up and trying to do everyone’s quickly before the shutdown again

[Josh Markham]

If you havnt changed to path message and still have 1 bar you are more than likely going to get reviewed it happened to me last year and I didnt get mine till April 14

[Josh Markham]

You are being reviewed

[Rosa Moseley]

We have not moved from the 9001 thing. We have chase for a bank. Idk if that means anything.

[Jibbbjawww]

I have 9001
Filed and accepted 1/15

[Denae]

Anyone here still have the 9001 message?

[NeNe]

I am the same way

[sean]

ITS COMING PATHERS HANG IN THERE. just heard Monday first funds released for 15th and if you have Chime or similar it will hit account on 12th

[EddiePittsbuurgh]

I filed on January 25th and then on January 28th and updated to the path message. Still no changes

[Mick]

I filed with TurboTax on January 11th accepted on the 14 on WMR with one bar , on the 16 th bars disappeared with message 152 ….been stuck there ever since . I do have EIC and hopefully will update soon.

[Kbusy]

I filed 1/22 as well. wMR updated 2/1 then path message on 2/3. I also checked transcripts and code 840 with a date of 2/18/19 was present but no 846(refund yet). Hopefully I get it on the 18th

[Earthqueen1980]

Filed:1/24
Accepted:1/24
TaxAct
Top 152 1 Bar
No Path Msg

[sean]

PATH FOLKS WITH TAX TOPIC 152 your refund is coming. I know for fact they schedule for Feb 15 and with credit unions and CHIME you will get 3 days early. Relax…if there is a problem you already know and in denial or will know soon enough.

[Marla]

Me as well
Filed1/28
Accepted 1/28
2/2 path message
As of now no update

[thatgirltorie]

Filed and accepted 1/29 eitc sitting at 1 bar as well.

[Kim b]

Filed 1/28 accepted 1/29 still on topic 152 only have last 2 refunds deposited on Wednesday after 5 probably same this year be nice update Saturday with deposit Wednesday!

[Neen2U]

@gina

Same here except I filed 1/30. One bar on WMR, no transcripts available with new address.

[gina]

filed 2-29….one bar …no path message yet..have all credits. I know im a weekly so maybe this Saturday we will see a change!

[Kathrin]

accepted 01/17 still on the stupid 9001

[Cityslicker149]

*CORRECTION

Still on PATH message

[Cityslicker149]

Filed 1/14
Accepted 1/15

Still 152 as of today. MN State refund deposited yesterday.

EIC & ACTC credits

[GiannasMom]

Yeah I expected an update this morning… nope nothing!!! Still 1 bar tax topic 152. I just want to update to PATH already!!! I know I wont be seeing a DDD till mid to end of February but I just want some progress!!! I think I am a weekly so hopefully I update on Saturday!!!

Filed 1/22 hnr block
Accepted 1/23

My state is already approved

[Neenap]

I got accepted 1/22. I just have Path message

[Lisa]

Filed 1/14 accepted 1/17 went from one bar to none all its saying is being processed

[Kristi]

Filed 1/24
Accepted 1/25

Still one bar and tax topic 152. No updates at all. I am path also.

[Nene]

@Harley

Same, except I filed 1/30. Still no updates

[Erin]

I was accepted 1/28 and updated to the path message last Friday. I am it doesn’t just skip that part.

[Harley]

Filed 1/31 accepted about 10 min later and no update. Since we are weekly I thought I might have updated this morning but nothing.

[Angela]

Sometimes I feel like the government knows when someone truly needs it and plays games. And here we are trying to hold on for dear life until we get our own money back… IT’S MY MONEY AND I WANT IT NOW!

[Angela]

I almost feel like it’s the roll of the dice. My best friend last year filed a day after me (I filed on opening day) hers was updated before mine and deposited before mine on 2/27 we both file hoh with EIC and CTC and I didnt get mine until 3/6. And apparently this year her fiance filed with the CTC on 1/28 and got it on 1/30… So what the hell! Neither her or I have any updates, same 1 bar and 152 code. I filed on 1/25 and I believe she filed a day later again on 1/26. She has 3 kids and I have 4

[becky]

I filed on the 14th, accepted on the 22nd, and only have 1 bar on WMR, and have both credits.

My mom filed on the 30th, has both credits and has already updated to the PATH message.

[Amber]

Still no update for me either.

[Cathy Parsley]

Filed 1/21
Accepted 1/22
TT EFile

Still no change for me

[jessica143]

I’m wondering what’s up with PATH this year. I’ve seen posts with DDD from path filers already, etc. I filed 1/30 and was accepted 1/31 with HRB. Still on one bar and TT 152. WMR app just told me it was unavailable and to check later so maybe an update is happening.

To me it sounds like most are just at the one bar TT 152 topic until it switches to DDD status. I could be wrong. Did they bypass the path message this year and just keep everyone at the one bar status update until they have been processed?

[MinnesnowtaGirl]

@Sarah21

I agree!!!!! This year is my firs these filing February. Every year that I have filed early with EIC and ACTC as a pather, I have gotten my tax return late March and everyone who filed after me got theirs much sooner. Never again!!

[Bobbi]

I filed 1/18 with acceptance on 1/22 EITC & CTC. WMR showed 1 bar and then switched to PATH msg on 2/2 with no further movement. My sister, however, filed on 1/31 with CTC only with same day acceptance and as of 5:30pm today shows her refund as a pending ACH for 2/8 in her bank but still no other movement on wmr. It’s literally still on 1 bar. After reading thru alot of these various threads, I’ve come to the conclusion that we’re in a “u just don’t know until it’s there” scenario! Lol Anywho, last year I filed EITC & CTC on 1/24 , was accepted on 1/26 and with no updates on WMR apart from the 1 bar, I woke up on 2/8 to find my refund was dd in my acct. No emails, texts..etc. Praying for the same this year right! Good Luck to all!

[Sarah]

I agree with @buckeyesgirl it seems the people who filed prior to 01/24 have not moved. It seems that every year since PATH the people who file too early receive an update later than those who file close to or on the day tax season opens.

[ihatetaxes]

Same boat. Filed late January, don’t remember what date. No update after RETURN RECIEVED, Topic 152. I honestly am not worried. Between the PATH act and the shutdown, it will update eventually. Nothing we can do but wait.

[AME]

I’m a PATHer. Have been since it started. Filed and accepted 1/24. Sitting at 1 bar and TT 152. Still no PATH message for me. From some of the other post, it looks like the ones of us that filed that week, we haven’t moved yet…

[MrsRodriguez]

I did my daughter taxes the 25th she got hers February 1st

[Ronnie]

And i have friends who filed 2 wks ago who are also path and got there refund on thursday of last week

[OhSoTired]

Filed on 1/21, accepted on 1/22, I have ACTC but no EIC. Still sitting on 1 bar with tax topic 152, no path message. :(

[Ronnie]

Same.. pather here..i filed 01/04 accepted 01/14 have been on the PATH msg 01/17 eic ctc

[fresh]

i filed 01/14/19…01/14/19 first day accepted, 01/15/19 no bars reference 9001 152, Path act with no bars 02/01/19

[MikeE206]

Same here.. Filed 1/24 accepted 1/25.. 1 bar and topic 152 on WMR no PATH message or update yet..

[Nikki]

I filed the 29th, it shows no bars for me just path message and tax topic 152 and tells me to check back mid-February for a personalized refund update!

[Akerie]

I filed and accepted on the 24th,I have 1 bar and the 152 tax topic, I have the credits as well. I am weekly and not really worried as of yet. I know there behind due to the shutdown and trying to catch up. SO fingers crossed I will update this Saturday.

[Will_B]

From what I have read it only means the system has processed your return and noticed you are PATH it sets you to that til they start them.

[OT]

is it good when you go to path? That updated for me this morning IDK what that means lol. I just figured it meant they are starting to review my stuff.

[Ann]

Filed 1/27, accepted 1/28, still sitting with one bar on the 152 message.

[becky]

I was accepted on the 22nd as well, a PATHer, and still sitting on one bar in WMR with tax topic 152.

[Josh]

Thas crazy I filed 25th went to path 29

[Amber]

Still no path here either.

[colleenmarie]

Filed 1-28; accepted same day. Still nothing but 152 message. What will the PATH message say?

[GiannasMom]

Okay well good thing is we are not alone I guess lol. I’m hoping for an update this week!!! For all of us. Update us when you do see a change

[Amber]

No update 2/11 date on transcripts 1 bar accepted 1/22

[woodysgirl89]

Accepted 1/28; still 1 bar TT152

[Confused]

Filed 1/17 accepted 1/22 still no update to path.

[Kc]

Filed 1/19 approved 1/21 and nada :(

[Brittani]

I haven’t updated to Path either! Last 2 years I did within a couple days.

[Ashley]

My bf still has topic 152 and no bars. He had one bar then it went away. Mine has the path message. He was accepted 1/14 and me on 1/28. No changes or ddd. Both have the child tax credit.

[Trav45]

Same boat…. filed 1/21 accepted 1/22 with one bar and tax topic 152 only

[Denae]

I have 9001 still as well and am a PATHer

[Tammy]

I have not updated to path yet either. I have 9001 code

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