[Anonymous]

Well leanna seems too me too be only American that got her refund today so I’m not buying it till I see others……… not starting a argument in here or anything just must see a screenshot too believe it……

[Anthony]

I didn’t say I got mine I asked Leanna if she got hers

[Anonymous]

Sorry anthony. I meant @ leanna………. Sry again. ;)

[Anonymous]

Ok so now I’m freaking out. It doesn’t say I’m under review for state but doesn’t even show anything at all for me……… still………….. ok so now Anthony States he has got a refund…….. can u please give us a screenshot? Not saying ur lying but just too show us all so we could breath a bit. :( dk what too do bout my state though……. makes no sense too me. Never ever had this problem with state………….

[Anthony]

Leanna you got your refund already

[Get it refund early with Netspend or Account now]

Netspend or count now always get your money early Netspend post your money once the bank has notified them that they are going to pay then you get your money before they even send the money

[Didn’t get an error]

I normally get my deposit before the expected due date and then I guess to where you’re having your money deposited either on a prepaid card in your checking account or in your credit union account sometime the banks will have your money and will not post it until they are ready that’s why I like using Netspend or account now always get my money early

[Rozilyn]

Believe that everyone that file their taxes before the 19th will get their checks January 29th

[Rozilyn]

I just check Santa Barbara bank I didn’t get an error it also told me how much they were expecting and that my transfer has not been received yet

[Rozilyn]

I did my return on the 15th I have a due date from the bank for February 3rd

[Gennefur]

@Dan It will probably show up by 2/5 if the cycle charts hold true this year. They are estimating the longest time out without any delays from the IRS.

[minnie]

filed 1/17 accepted 1/19 hoping for a deposit on 1/29,don’t know why,guess im in a hurry to spend it!

[leanna]

Federal Return
Accepted January 12, 2016
$4,033
Refund
$4,033 Refund

Your refund was deposited to:
staley credit union

[Dan]

Filed 1/18 w/TT accepted 1/19, WMR shows one bar and SBBT says expected deposit 2/9. Anyone know, is the date on SBBT usually correct or do you get it sooner/later usually? thanks

[Jake]

I was pulled for review last year. When I called they said it was because of an id flag. I never had to verify myself or anything. I never received a ip pin number this year just the efile pin. I was accepted on the 14th. If I was supposed to provide an IP pin would I have been rejected?

[Simone]

@Refund wanter- nevermind, after just checking my state refund status again it says it is being manually reviewed. Great, my states refund is being audited for the 2nd year in a row. Last year when they audited it all they wanted was a copy of my w2, then deposited my refund before I even had a chance to sent it to them. Unfortunately now that just adds another 10 weeks to the wait time to get my state refund. I’m hoping that it does not affect my federal refund processing time at all. Here’s to hoping

[Josh]

My Arkansas return was processed on 1/21
Given a ddd of 5-7 days.
May beat the federal refund to the bank.

[Jen]

Filed 1/18
Accepted 1/19
On 1/22 got the message that they could not show my info online.

Today have this message
We authorized your refund on Friday, January 22, 2016.

Please allow:

10 business days to receive your refund by direct deposit, or

25 business days to receive your refund by check.

If we made any adjustments to your return, we will notify you by mail.

[Simone]

@Refund wanter- I’m in oregon. I can’t figure out why I would be having this issue. Makes no sense to me.

[atb043]

Kaylee… Yes I know they give a time frame of 21 days but that is rather vague the way it works. It seems about 90% of the people on here think the 21 days started they day they had their early acceptance. It starts when they opened on the 19th. If the IRS made that clear that it the 21 days started on 1/19/16 then they would have far less calls.

I use to do Quality Assurance for an insurance carrier in a call center that’s “on your side”. Believe me if they provided more information then things would go much smoother. It does cause inefficiencies.

It’s the same every year. I this is my 3 year off following these message boards and it never changes. The IRS plays coy with sharing information. It’s almost like they enjoy it.

[Cassie]

I filed on 1/11/16 and got accepted on 1/14/16. I had 1 bar on the 19th and then on the 20th it disappeared and it gave me this message:

Your tax return is still being processed.

A refund date will be provided when available.
Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
Tax Topic 152, Refund Information
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 called the IRS and they said that there was something very minor that they had to correct but that nothing was majorly wrong. So I am crossing my fingers that my bars return in about 5 days at the most. Another thing is that I called them to have my direct deposit stopped because my banking information was incorrect so maybe they are trying to stop the automated direct deposit and send me a paper check instead of them sending it to the bank process then mailing me a check.

[Kaylee]

@atb043 They do give you a timeline. It’s 21 days from the date they accepted it.

[Kaylee]

As far as no DDD given, can you provide the source? Link?

[levi]

My Indiana state refund will be mailed out 01/26 hopefully same goes for federal but doubt it, either way God is good so hopefully 01/29!

[Crazycajunrebel]

Heaven have you heard anything yet ? I’m still at one bar

[crystal s]

My state wmr says dd by 1/28. In Wisconsin.

[christel]

Yesterday I got a 2/2 date and today it has a error code.

[Anonymous]

Simone what state are you in??????? Having trouble with state also. I’m in alabama and mine doing same……….. :(

[Anonymous]

Maybe we all will see a update tommorow night late. :) it would make me feel alot better if I saw some movement for others just knowing that soon should be mine coming up. ;) well I guess all we can do is wait. Just don’t understand why my state won’t at least say received………….

[Anonymous]

Hey all. Filed 1/11 accepted 1/13 for federal. Still at one bar. But here’s my situation…….. my alabama state still says the I’d and the amount docent match and not found like they haven’t received it…….. but I’ve seen at least 7 others in alabama that has a ddd already……… I just don’t understand………….. anyone have any suggestions what I can do. I want through jackson hewitt. Federal processing but state has never heard of me???????

[Sunshine2000]

Well no changes here. Going through Republic bank…thought it was tpg. 1 bar, accepted. Nothing new.If we really will get ddd for Friday 29th then we have a high chance of getting it Wed night

[Simone]

Can anybody answer this for me? I filed on the 7th, federal was accepted on the 11th and state on the 12th. But when I check my state refund status the website tells me they haven’t received a return that matches my info and to check back in a few days. Am I doing it wrong? I input my ssn my refund amount and my filing status all correctly but still get that same message. How is it that I got notification on the 12th that it was acceoted, but yet the department of revenue for my state says that haven’t received anything that matches my info. Is there any other way to check the status of my state refund other than the dor website? I filed with turbotax and was accepted in the early filer batch, but nothing has been approved as of yet.

[Bugsy1971]

Those posts about Option 3 are from last year. The dates are all from 2015.

It seems like everyone is getting the same message. For a few hours on Wednesday, mine said under review then went back to this processing message that everyone has.

I’m hoping to see something positive from them Monday. Georgia has been really fast the last few years, although it seems they keep finding issues with me. Four years ago, I worked for a company that was an ESOP. The company was sold and us longtime employees received a good chunk of change. I opted for them to go ahead and pay my taxes out of it, and they did.

The state of Georgia however, claimed they had no record of receiving the money, federal did though, and it’s been a fight with them ever since. Last year they kept my entire refund and once again, I sent in all of my paperwork and proof that they were paid. They decided I owed a few penalties and interest, because of their screw up and eventually gave me part of my refund. We should be even now as I haven’t heard anything from them since them.

My state isn’t a huge amount, but I still want it….and soon.

[kygirl]

Kentucky
Filed 1/17
Accepted 1/19
One bar
Filed TurboTax
How do I check bank for estimated ddd
From TurboTax bank?

[Scott]

Last year the WMR didn’t update until after I received my refund.

Last year I check for my transcript everyday and when it became a available I new I was approved and deciphered my DDD from the codes on page with the help from this form.

Please let us know if your transcript for your latest refund becomes available. If I remember correctly it one partial page but it will be for the current return.

[MsNickie]

I got the same thing this morning, but I went through it last year. All I had to do is call and verify some info and received my refund in 2-3 days. They told me 21 days, though. The best way to get through is to press option 1 to check the status and after you go through the process it will automatically transfer you.

[Heather]

Filed with TT on 1/20/16 Accepted 45 minutes later. I looked at a time line calculator that I used last year that was spot on, that stated I’d get my DD on Feb 4 (or 5 I can’t remember now!) Though you don’t know ever if you will be lucky enough to have issues. My advise is don’t plan anything with the money that requires a set date for payment. Like others who have mentioned, if you are like me and this money is wonderful to receive because you are living pay check to pay check. Please use it wisely. Get what you need or may need for the next year that you may not have the $$ for. For us we will be replacing my kids beds since they are very old and almost falling apart, and fixing our car. Hope to have enough to stock up on some basic household things as well – Cheers and good luck everyone!

[Josh]

Here’s a thought stop thinking about that tv, or car, or stereo or vacation you really can’t afford.
Lucky me I’ll use my return to pay off the vehicle, credit cards, and free up almost $700 a month in bills. Bonus comes in march then it’s just utilities and mortgage!
All the trolling on her doesn’t do anyone good.
So many hateful people.
My suggestion is use your return to make the rest of the year comfortable.

Wmr 1 bar
Accepted 1/14

[Scott]

Thank you for the information. It’s one less thing to worry about. I hope the storm didn’t wreak to much havoc for the taxpayers in the affected areas. We had 2ft of snow years back and it took the week for roads and power to be restored. Kids loved it though!

[Rebecca]

Every year for the last 4 ive had issues that hold my return up. And every year my bars disappear and it’s NEVER because I’m about to get a DDD always because I’m being manually reviewed for something. Last year was the better of the 4 because i recieved my refund in March instead of August and September from previous years. That we have received your return and it’s being processed message means there is something. It may be a minor hold up or a major depending on your situation.

[Kaylee]

@Bobyl They don’t have a processing center in DC. There’s one in Austin TX, Covington KY, Fresno CA, Kansas City MO, Ogden UT, Cincinnati OH, San Francisco CA….and many more.

[atb043]

What drives me nuts is the IRS is their lack of information and vagueness of the information they do provide. All they need to do is state “your return has been received and will be processed in the next …. days.” on the WMR site.

Also why can’t they have a daily or real time monitor on their website that shows number of received returns, approved returns, held returns, direct deposits made, and etc.

I’m sure it would significantly reduce calls to their centers and free up people to get them processed quicker.

[dkhaley97]

I’m still waiting on IRS to fix the updated amount from $60,000 to $61,000 for the savers credit before I can send it back through.

[Vickie]

Filed on 1/08/2016
Accepted on 1/14/2016
Currently: 1 bar on IRS WMR

Last year, I filed the day they started processing, and after a few days my bars went away, I still received my refund by 2/4.

[Genesia]

I filed with tt on 1/11 accepted on 1/12 as of 1/23 still first bar

[meka]

accepted date 1/20/2016 irs website says I bar and topic 152 no ddd

[Michele Ramirez]

I checked to see if I could order transcripts for 2015 tax year and it said not available for this year so that means mine has’t been processed yet I am guessing and I filed on the 11th and was accepted on the 13th and only have 1 bar for accepted

[Ann]

@misssu2u Oh yes it is. Whats even more frustrating, we don’t get to say : Oh sorry, there is going to be a delay in our tax payments. They just take it. While I do agree that a little more info on their website would be nice, I’m not sure about the whole ” giving a DD date”. This might just lead to some people loosing their mind if stuff doesn’t work.

Either way, waiting sucks, and no I don’t depend on the check, I just put it in my kids college fund, but i pay my taxes on time , so does my husband, so I like to get back what I should get back.

Tax time is like the Lottery. Kills every ounce of patience you might have had. :-)

[Rozilyn]

The IRS typically runs a small number of stockpiled returns through their systems before January 31 for testing purposes.
If yours is one of them, please note that your tax refund (if any) will not be processed before January 31.

[misssu2u]

@Ann…thank you I know it’s just a waiting game it’s just so nerve wrecking because of all of the review crap that went on in 2013

So we wait:)

[Ann]

So here is what I found out. Anyone, and that means anyone who has filed before the 19th and got accepted, really didn’t get processed then. All the early filer returns are in the line just like if you had filed on the 19th. Yes, you were accepted, but that in terms only means your return was error free, no mismatches in SSN , numbers add up, blah blah all that good stuff. Now, Jan 19th comes and the IRS started processing.

All the early ones where just laying there until then. Nobody did anything with them besides the initial error check. So you might as well could have filed Jan 19th. Wouldn’t do any difference.

If you count , let’s say the 11th as acceptance day, then yes, its been a long time, BUT actually, everyones ” Official” Acceptance Day was the 19th.

So the IRS started working on them processing the first, yes the early filer batch, on the 19th.

In Terms that means people that filed before or on Jan 19th will get their refund on the 29th. Then the next weeks batch and so on and so on.

It’s frustrating , I know, but thats how it works.

[Deamber]

I filed on the 4th got accepted on the 11yh and received my state refund in mail yesterday

[Babbs]

I should have mentioned, I only have a savings account. No checking. They won’t approve me for a debit card either. Because I owe a bank like $130 from years ago. I plan on buying from a private dealer. From a site such as Craigslist. I only have. But, my dad had an inheritance and gave me almost 5000 and I went in and withdrew about 4500 and they looked at me like I was nuts. They gave me the money. And my refund won’t be nearly as much as that. I just wonder if they are allowed to give a high amoun? I don’t like leaving my money in the bank lol.

[gtjibbb]

I know that it must be a true headache for the irs to deal with all of crazy impatience…im at the top of that list, so im not pointing fingers or calling names there. But honestly, it would be a lot smoother if I could just see accepted…approved… refund coming by x date. Thats all! If the tracker would actually update! people wouldnt check it a million times a day!

[Christina-Cincinnati]

Accepted on 1/13/16- 1-bar ~ no approval yet ~ however SBBT had no info on my yesterday and now SBBT has my info and says my expected DDD is 2/3/16

[misssu2u]

I was accepted on the 14th still 1 bar on wmr this is just crazy last year I filed on the 20th and my DVD was the 31st not sure what’s going on this year. I have heard they update on Wednesday now Sunday anybody have any in site on when it actually updates?

[Me]

I seen someone say that they move the bar on Sunday is that true? I got accepted on the 14th but still the bar hasn’t moved

[Rozilyn]

And with any forum you are always have a person who is lying or keeping things going when it’s not necessary but who’s to say that that person is lying I know I don’t have two bars lol

[Rozilyn]

Is calling her the B word necessary this is not that type of form nobody wants to be cursing anyone out or hear any cursing on this forum it was clean until you start using the the word

[Rozilyn]

I’ve been preparing taxes for myself and other people for 6 years and what I said is totally true , I never filed for free so I’m talking to the people who filed their taxes and paid for their returnI wasn’t talking about the people who did theirs for free

[Pam]

I meant to say i used THEIR EMERALD CARD every year. Didnt pay fees upfront. Last year I was flagged got refund in March. I pray this don’t happen again.

[Pam]

Filed on the 6th accepted on the 20th which is to long to me. Im on 1bar as of 1/23. Filed with them for 8yrs but I’m done with H&R BLOCK. I asked them and they keep telling me different things. SO UNPROFESSIONAL.

[Tara]

I had submitted the 15th and waited until the 20th for my acceptance. I believe it has been an ongoing hr block issue this year…

[Amber]

What’s going on with the IRS this year?

[Just wondering]

I did my taxes with taxact on 1/19. Got email from them stating complete & sent to irs… Still no email from irs stating it was accepted and nothing found on wmr??? Anybody else in same boat? Normally I get accepted within a half hr

[Tina]

last year I filed and was accepted on Tuesday the 20th , got my approved bar on Wednesday the 28th with a DDD of the 30th and had my money by Friday .. So I am hoping that is what happens this time as well :)

[Jerry]

What’s up with the IRS this year delaying the approvals like that

[bobo]

Ok, I filed on 1/19/16, my federal and state were accepted the same day. As of 1/22/16 my state (wi) has been processed and completed. I received a ddd of 1/27/16. I have received federal and state on the same day many times in past years. As of right now I am still at one bar on wmr. I am waiting on a very big return, I hope it updates soon but all we can do is wait. Good luck everyone

[cheryl]

no change yet but still early days yet

[Bobyl]

They have several processing centers throughout the United States where they process returns, not even certain they have one in DC actual…

[will]

Couldn’t sleep, filed my return at 4:18am. Return accepted 4:34am. Hoping with all the health insurance issues that my refund will still quickly be approved!

[lavanidosa26]

This is what mine said :-)

CALIFORNIA STATE:

We authorized your refund on Thursday, January 21, 2016. 

Please allow: 

10 business days to receive your refund by direct deposit, or
25 business days to receive your refund by check.
If we made any adjustments to your return, we will notify you by mail.

[~Sadie LAdy~]

Your return has been received, and it is currently being processed. Please contact the Taxpayer Services Division Refund Inquiry Section at 1-877-GADOR11 (1-877-423-6711) to speak to a Taxpayer Services Representative.Georgia Department of Revenue issues most refunds within 30 business days. Our phone and walk-in representatives can research the status of your refund only if it has been 30 days or more since you filed electronically, more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return, or if “Where’s My Refund?” directs you to contact us.

Before making an inquiry, please allow thirty business days

[Kaylee]

@Rozilyn That only works if you’re getting fees taken out. If you choose to have fees taken out from your tax return, it goes either to Santa Barbara Bank (HR Block) or Republic Bank (TaxAct) then they disburse it to you after fees are taken out. If you filed through them and paid your fees upfront and not having any fees deducted from your tax refund, the IRS will deposit it directly to your bank account.

[phoenixbennu]

If I had gotten notice of them trying to garnish my federal return I would have challenged it on the basis of hardship, but I never got anything for it. I work as a pizza delivery driver right now. I make very little money. I used to have a decent job, but I got sick and had to move cross country in order to survive. This delivery job was the only thing I have been able to find.
I have an interview for a decent job here in less than a week, but it will still be a couple months, if I get the job at all, before we start getting income from it. In the meantime we are sinking further and further. Our bank account balance is over 500 bucks over drawn, we are behind on rent, and we are trying to get other bills paid off.

This return would have taken care of everything we needed and given up a leg up. Now, I am worried that it will all be gone.

[Author]

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