Why am I still processing or in ERS

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

Seems a lot of people want to know but aren’t getting answers. For some it’s because there is a legitimate error. But for a lot of us, the only error is on the IRS end and our returns were sent to ERS in error.

It seems to me there is an obvious glitch on these millions of returns being sent to ERS that don’t actually have errors. The IRS was able to handle and accept the initial filing of the returns, that’s why they all were confirmed as “accepted”. The failure is some common entry or way the computer is reading something on a form that is causing these to be sent to ERS. Obviously not everyone has this common denominator because some returns have processed in the usual timeframe.

The ERS system can only process so many (400,000) on the server. Anything over that gets sent to overflow until there’s room for it. Returns in overflow don’t show on the main possessing server. This explains the message on account transcripts that no return is on file when we all were already accepted.

I don’t know if the majority of new filers are getting their refunds as usual or if the delays will continue for them. But for those who filed early and thru at least the first week, some processed normally, but many were sent to ERS that shouldn’t have and this created the backlog. Luckily, those returns are slowly starting to process as room on the ERS servers become available.

The IRS could avoid adding a lot of stress to taxpayers by just keeping us informed of what’s really happening. To call and be told your file is in errors, that they don’t know why, but wait 10 weeks with no further explanation is going to cause unnecessary worry and panic. So, wanting the issue fixed, and because we need our refunds, we are reaching out to tax advocates and congressmen (and women :) for help. That’s backing those departments up. And so on.

All of this could be avoided if:
1. The IRS immediately informed taxpayers that there is an issue and that they are aware of it. This could easily be done by making sure WMR displayed ACCURATE and up-to-date information.
2. Don’t keep allowing returns to process the same way until they fix the problem knowing ERS can’t process the volume effectively.

It seems if you have code 900 or 100, these are codes specific to ERS and just mean your file is waiting to be processed (because the server is full). These codes seem to indicate you likely were sent to ERS by mistake. How long your return will sit waiting to be processed in ERS all depends on your place in “line” and ERS having room on the server to process it.

Others are seeing holds to confirm EITC or other credits, or for math errors and other legitimate issues that need to be verified or corrected. This is something that would occur on any given year. But this is taking longer because the system is backlogged with files that should have never been sent to ERS to begin with.

I’m beyond frustrated at this point. Because I didn’t update this week, I have no choice but to wait yet another week at least. The stress all this is putting on undeserving taxpayers is shameful at best, especially given the challenges the pandemic created.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The IRS however, IS broken, so FIX IT. Until that happens, we have to just try and help each other out by sharing our experiences and answering questions that we can.

[Patientlywaiting]

Finally had the person on the phone get my tax return referred to processing. It took 5 days for the referral to get accepted. Totally amazes me how you get stuck in a pool and you just sit there until, unless a supervisor moves it. Amazing.

[Jennifer sprjng]

My federal refund has been accepted since March 3rd an stuck in 900 error an upon calling irs they can’t give me any info.dont kno what to do jm currently homeless need some info on who to call in ct.

[Hot as hell]

Ok filed and accepted 3/26, check WMR and getting the the generic message as still being processed refund date will be available. It is now June and it is crazy. Spoke with IRS and they can’t give you know direct answer but to say be patient. This is just disrespectful in so many ways. I just can’t believe we are going thru this shit.

[MichelleM]

Does anyone know what error code 200 is? Advocate told me that it is still sitting waiting to be approved even though I received a confirmation the electronic filing was accepted. I use a tax accountant who has not been helpful at all. Mine was accepted Mar 4th. Another call to the “schedule an appt with your local office” line, the gentleman said it was in the error dept. They are asking me to continue to wait. Ya, no shit?! As if I have a choice. SO FRUSTRATING

[No names]

I’m also still waiting. So I called local accountants, (not mine) and they also said they had clients waiting 10, 12 weeks and longer!

We have all been kicked to the curb while irs play catch up. But they should have just told us all ” hey we are overwhelmed and we can’t do our job, so go wait in that corner for 3 months or longer ” like wtf!

[No names]

@sandra

First of all, I keep trying to respond to you people but this blog doesn’t always post my comments. Wtf.

Ok, so Sandra, it’s interest you said wasn’t uploaded to master file. When I talk to irs on my week 9, she read off the error 900 meaning. And part of that was “it was waiting to be uploaded to master file”.

Take that plus, all the other info I’ve piece together. And it just means we are all put on the back burner. We are all waiting to be processed.

[SandraA]

I have been in errors since Mid February. I was accepted 2/11. I sent the response to 12C via fax 3/8 so I am over the 6-8wks – @ 11wks.
My return has not been posted to the master file so I am still @ N/A going on 14 wks. No Refund – No stimulus. This is very very upsetting. There are others that filed and were accepted & cleared and I am still in limbo.

[Danielle]

I was told last week my taxes was in processing and today I talked to irs lady and was told im in errors dept. Wft going on i need my money bills getting cut off and shit

[Jacki]

Filed electronically on 3/9/2021 for 2020 was told my return was in the error dept but could t tell me why. No refund as of yet HELP.

[JasonT]

Was your tax return ever deposited?

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

From reading others, once you move from code 900 to 100 (again, you won’t ever see those codes on your transcripts from what I understand, either a tax advocate or an IRS rep will tell you these codes), your refund should be deposited in a week or two. Hope that’s what happens.

[It’s coming]

I called the irs earlier today and was told I am currently out of the code 900 and now code 100 and give them 3-4 days and check my WMR everything will process regular I should have my refund in the next week or 2 I filed 2/18 and accepted 2/19

[SocialWorkerWaiting]

I filed on 2/16. Spoke with someone this evening – said I am still in status code 900. I have received no communication or letters from IRS, WMR has been blank (still processing) for more than 7 weeks. Anyone with this file date have any good news updates for me?

[Waiting4myRefund]

Anyone have luck getting their refund after being in ERS? I was accepted on 3/10 but was told it was kicked to errors, but they did not tell me an error code. Bars and TT are gone from WMR.

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

I haven’t. I’m still being told I’m in error resolution. 8-10 weeks. That was on Friday (4/2/21). I filed and was accepted 2/18.

[Danni]

Did anybody ever update?

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

@Clueless
Even though I started the topic, I also don’t have codes 900 or 100. You won’t ever see those codes on your transcripts, I’m told. Either an IRS rep or tax advocate will let you know. My transcripts also still have N/A. I also haven’t received any letters from the IRS.

[Clueless]

They have me in “errors” but transcript says “no return filed” bunch of idiots. How are they assuming errors when they don’t acknowledge the filed return?! And this is bullshit that they can hold on to our money for 10 weeks for absolutely no reason. They need to process these returns on a FIRST IN FIRST OUT basis! My son filed last week and received his money 4 days later! Regardless of the complexity of the return, they need to complete them in order. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Clueless]

Mine was accepted 2/21, I have had one bar, TT on bottom, amount on left, and received and processing as the message. This whole time. Nothing has changed. Transcript says no return filed. Still. 😡 so I don’t fall into this “900 or 100” category or info disappearing on WMR. I’m totally in the dark in the stupid ass error dept.

[Cassandra]

Check line 30… HRBlock added monies to that, to boost our “expected refund amount” but it kicked us into errors Dept.

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

No, code 100 (or 900) means you’re waiting to be processed on the error (ERS) server. Last I checked over 7 million returns were sent to ERS by mistake (meaning there is no accrual error on these returns)

The server can only process a certain amount of returns at a time. If the server is full, the returns are put in overflow status. They are then coded 900, then 100.

So it’s not a bad code, like an audit or anything, it just means your refund is delayed until the system catches up.

[Danielle79]

I was told last friday that I was I’m the ERS dep,that I went from code 900 to 100. TA said I could be there forever 3-4 days and then I will be out back in for processing. Lost all bar 3 weeks ago but had all my info and still processing never changed. As of dates 2/22 and 3/15. Strange thing is I already received my Stimmy 2 weeks ago and it went to the back I used for 2020 taxes. I had fees taken out. Is code 100 a bad code?

[Danielle79]

I was told I was on code 100 Last Friday and to wait 3-4 days. Is code 100 bad?

[Unlucky]

I just spoke with the IRS yesterday after a month trying to get in touch with them, looks like my tax return has the code 900 and I have to wait 10 weeks. I don’t know anything else and I don’t know where to check my transcript or any other info. This is so frustrating. I E-file on 2/18, where can I get my DD or DDD or TT info? I’m complete lost with this terms.

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

While your stuck waiting to go through the error department, your return transcripts will have N/A and your account transcripts will say something like return not filed. You will lose your bar and probably change to the “still processing” message.

This is because while it’s waiting in the overflow, your return isn’t on the master file. It’s stuck literally waiting for room on the ERS server to process.

It’s frustrating because we have no choice but to wait.

[Alissa]

Wmr also just shows still processing. No real info and I’ve been accepted since February.

[Alissa]

Transcript shows no tax return filed. Not sure what it means. Frustrating really

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

The error code 900 means you’re in errors (probably by mistake) and you’re waiting in the overflow files to be processed thru the ERS system. Code 100 might come up or you’ll just pass through onto regular processing after going thru ERS. good luck

[Shawn B]

@Dee Dee I lost my refund amount but got my TT 152 back last Monday and I have not updated at all. IRS said I had error code 900 but it resolved and it’s moving along now. I also can’t see my transcripts so I’m really in the dark. Then again, WMR is terrible and may not update properly.

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

I did believe that after 45 days, they have to pay interest on your refund amount if you don’t receive any letter or reason for the delay.

[CB]

I hope while they’re adjusting for my unemployment, they also adjust my return upwards another $1400 for the 3rd stimulus that I would have gotten had they processed my return on time.

[Dee Dee]

I tend to believe this and have been in the waiting line. Accepted 2/12 and finally got DDD 03/24 on Saturday 03/20 on the WMR.
I lost all my bars and TT 152. Then TT152 came back with no amount. Then a few days later Transcripts updated with 846. Next day WMR updated with a DD. I hope this helps people who are waiting. I see a pattern here. Many people when they lose their amount and TT152 returns, update within a few days with an DD date.

[filenwaitnwaitnwait]

I didn’t file for unemployment, so unfortunately that wouldn’t apply to me. Let’s hope for something tonight. I’m weekly and have waited as late as Monday for my transcript to update, but that’s been rare. If not, more than likely stuck in refund purgatory until next weekend. Good luck!!

[Wifemomnurse]

Couldn’t have said this any better. 💯 hopefully we update tonight. I think they are trying to correct people whk filed with unemployment since they forgave $10,200. So refunds need to be adjusted. Who knows. Praying for an update tonight!

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