[Amanda]

I used turbo tax

[Meechie]

I filed through TT 01/26 accepted 1 hour later, still nothing I can order my account transcript but not the return transcript. WMR is on one bar it’s been like that since 01/27, I hope I get my refund by this Friday coming up that how it was last year. How do you know if your weekly or daily?

Juju2323 You can’t view your account transcript online anymore due to identity theft.

[Anonymous]

If anyone sees an update today can you please let us know..I personally would feel better knowing someone in this boat has movement and we aren’t lost somewhere in a black hole that will take forever to come out of

[Rich]

I was able to call the 800 number and order my 2015 account transcript. I had to use my address from last year but Inwas able to order it.
I filed and was accepted 1/25/2015 used TT

[PositiveWaiting]

@atb043 I think it is Tax Act. I filed through them on 1/24, accepted same day, and only have 1 bar and can only order Account Transcript. Smh

Almost filed with TT but they were too expensive….guess you get what you pay for.

[Angry1]

@me no it’s definitely code 151 and it’s about appeals.

[Eric]

Filed with H&R Block 1/10
Accepted 1/12
Finally got a DDD of 2/3 this morning from WMR

[Anonymous]

Transcript hotline is down…. Probably overloaded? Updates?

[Patty]

Mine says this too wth???

[Angry1]

@jane doe
I got the same code this morning. I hope it’s nothing major.

[Me]

I believe you mean tax topic 152. Don’t worry. That’s a generic message. Most people get that when they are processing the return. I filed on the 14th, as well, and received the same message. I had a ddd for the 4th, if that helps at all.

[Momo]

To those who would like to see a screen shot here is mine via Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByqQvFlaEHPlUDBkZ05RTGFzSVE/view?usp=sharing

[Darcie]

Hi, I was accepted on 1/29. So far only one bar and tax topic 152. I’ll let you know if I get any updates. It’s still early so not TOO worried… Seems something always happens with my refund though haha

[This Sucks]

Filed 1/14
Accepted 1/14

Account Transcript 1/29
Return Transcript Not Available

1 Offset
Used TurboTax
1 Bar – Tax Topic 152

GRRRRRRRRRR….this is really upsetting!

[Anonymous]

I noticed that as well, I see turbo tax and other processing co. Were requiring drivers license numbers etc..for extra security, I never had to add any additional info but I assumed it was because I have filed with tax act for the last 8 or so years so they new it was me..idk at the point I am so confused and frustersted! Last year I got my refund on the 4th. Do we know if transcripts will update today or will it be monday?

[gail]

is it possible we could trt and order our return transcript this weekend or will they not update until monday?

[Sharon]

Had anyone received their refund money and the WMR app/ IRS website still says processing??

[Anonymous]

@ELLIE Please refer to this topic for IRS WMR Codes. https://igotmyrefund.com/topic/qa-365/

[Automatic]

Anyone else file and accepted on 1/26/16? Seems like 1/25 folks have DDD dates. I did on Tax Act

[Anonymous]

IRS REFERENCE CODES – 2016

here are the IRS Where’s My Refund Tool Reference codes. You read this chart by first looking for your code, then seeing what the error is. Each error has a specific set of steps that the IRS will follow, called Inquiry Response Procedure. Here is the list of what the IRM Codes mean.
IRS Tax Refund Reference Codes

1001 – Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.4, Refund Issued But, Lost, Stolen, Destroyed or Not Received

1101 – No data, taxpayer filed paper return more than 6 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found

1102 – No data, taxpayer filed electronic return more than 3 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found

1021 – FMS part offset, check mailed more than 4 weeks ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.2, Return/Refund Located

1061 – FMS part offset, direct deposit more than 1 week ago See IRM 21.4.1.3.2., Return/Refund Located

1121 – Problem identified; P-Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.23, P- Freeze

1141 – Refund delayed liability on another account; V- Freeze more than 8 cycles IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze

1161 – Refund delayed, bankruptcy on account :-V Freeze, CLOSING-CD-IND is ‘Y’; less than 8 weeks IRM 21.5.6.4.35, -V Freeze

1181 – Refund delayed, pulled for review, not within 7 cycles conduct account analysis

1201 – All other conditions not covered by a status code conduct account analysis

1221 – Refund delayed, pulled for review, within 7 cycles conduct account analysis

1241 – Paper return received more than 6 weeks ago; -E Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.8, -E Freeze

1242 – Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; –E Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.8, -E Freeze

1261 – Paper return received more than 6 weeks ago; –Q Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.25, -Q Freeze

1262 – Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; -Q Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received IRM 21.5.6.4.25, -Q Freeze

1301 – Fact of Filing Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; no other information See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed

1341 – Refund delayed, liability on another account; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze

1361 – Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze

1381 – Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze

1401 – Refund withheld for part/full payment of another tax liability; V- Freeze IRM 21.5.6.4.34, V- Freeze

1421 – Refund delayed bankruptcy on account; -V Freeze; more than 8 weeks IRM 21.5.6.4.35, -V Freeze

1441 – Refund delayed, SSN, ITIN or Name mismatch with SSA/IRS; return posted to Invalid Segment IRM 21.5.6.4.13, I- Freeze

1461 – Taxpayer is advised their refund check was mailed undelivered by the Postal Service. Taxpayer is provided the option to update their address online. Check account to determine if the taxpayer changed their address online. If address is changed, advise taxpayer their request is being processed. If taxpayer did not change their address, follow instructions in IRM 21.4.3.4.3, Undeliverable Refund Checks.

1481 – Refund delayed, return Unpostable See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.2, Return Found/Not Processed

1501 – Direct Deposit between 1 and 2 weeks ago, check with bank, file check claim See IRM 21.4.1.4.7.1, Direct Deposit of Refunds

1502 – Direct Deposit more than 2 weeks ago, check with bank, file check claim See IRM 21.4.1.4.7.1, Direct Deposit of Refunds

1521 – No data, paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago; TIN not validated IRM 21.5.6.4.13, I- Freeze

1522 – No data, taxpayer filed electronic return more than 3 weeks ago; TIN not validated See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found

2007/2008 – Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and taxpayer does not meet Internet Refund Fact of Filing (IRFOF) eligibility. For example account may have an additional liability, or a freeze code other than S-. Analyze account and take appropriate action.

2009 – Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and taxpayer does not meet IRFOF eligibility. Taxpayer does not pass disclosure through IRFOF due to lack of data on IRFOF. IRM 21.4.3.4.3, Undeliverable Refund Checks

8001 – Paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.

8002 – Electronic return taxpayer filed more than 3 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.

9001 – Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM.

9021 – Reference Code for all math error conditions Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

9022 – Math error on return. Direct deposit more than 1 week ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

9023 – Math error on return. Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

9024 – Math error on return. Balance due more than $50 Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

[Felicia]

I received an Approved today! I filed on 1/27 and my tax refund is expected in my account on February 3rd but no later than Feb. 8th

[atb043]

I see a trend here and it’s TAX ACT! Is it me or did all of you use Tax Act?

[Momo]

Update:

2 bars
8:30 am PST California
Filed: 1/13/2016
Accepted: 1/14/2016
DDD: 2/03/2016
Transcripts: Never able to order online but ordered via phone morning of 1/29/16

[Anonymous]

Filed 1/16
Accepted 1/19
Filed with tax act

Can order account transcript with old address
Cannot get return transcript

1 bar
Still 152 tax topic
No offsets
However did have a penalty for not having insurance all year

[Dee]

Susan & Sean – Great! I am hoping for Monday.

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone! Welcome to Q&A 365! This Topic was created for those of us that needs questions answered that seem to get missed in other forums. The really cool part about this topic is, I am personally dedicating my time to answer any tax questions you may have 365 days a year!

Periodically I will repost questions w/ answers that have previously been answered. To avoid this, please scroll through the forum topic to seek answers as you may find your answer already posted! Also, ALWAYS be as specific as possible when asking questions to ensure you get the best answer amongst peers.

To kick things off, here are a few basic contacts and terms any tax filer should know:

***CONTACTS***

800-304-3107 IRS Offset Hotline

800-829-1954 IRS Refund Status Hotline

800-908-9946 Transcript Request Hotline (Only request Return Transcript)

800-829-0582 Ext. 652 Live Person at IRS

888-777- 3066 Turbo Tax Customer Service Number

319-373-3600 Tax Act Customer Service Number

800-HRBLOCK H&R Block Customer Service Number

800-234-1040 Jackson Hewitt Customer Service Number

***LINKS***

SBTPG REFUND CHECKER
https://taxpayer.sbtpg.com/login.aspx

IRS TRANSCRIPTS
https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript

WHERE’S MY REFUND TOOL ONLINE
https://www.irs.gov/Refunds

IRS WEBSITE
https://www.irs.gov/

STATE REFUND TRACKERS
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

***VARIOUS TAX LINGO***

Account Transcript: A tax account transcript shows any changes either you or the IRS made to your tax return after you filed it. This transcript includes your marital status, the type of return you filed, your adjusted gross income and taxable income.

Return Transcript: A tax return transcript shows most line items from the tax return you originally filed. It also includes items from any accompanying forms and schedules you filed. It does not reflect any changes made after you filed your original return.

DDD: Direct Deposit Date

1st Bar: This means your return has been received by the IRS, and is processing
2nd Bar: This means your refund has been approved by the IRS. You should have an estimated date as well.
3rd Bar: This means your refund has been sent, to be deposited via the method you’ve selected.

OFFSET: This means your refund has been placed on hold due to a balance due to a government agency

WMR: Where’s my refund (the website we use to track our refunds)

TT: Turbo Tax

More updates coming soon…

[HoustonsOwnDrew]

Filed: 1/19
Accepted: 1/19
Account Transcript: 1/29
Return Transcript:not available

As of 1/30 – Still one bar & topic 152

It’s really getting ridiculous. Ughhh do they even update on the weekend?

[Hope this Helps]

Ok so I filed 1/14 early accepted the 15th and had no movement. I was told if i could order my Refund transcript not tge account but refund then my was complete. So with that being said if you are able to order your Refund transcript you will receive your refund within 5 business days depending on your bank. I know how stressful this can be so Rest assured Ive given you accurate info.
Irs.gov then under toold request for transcrp

[Jane doe]

I filed on the 19 was at one bar until today was able to order both transcripts yesterday now today both bars are gone and I have tax topic 151 can anyone help

[Momo]

@Feda & others interested:

When your refund is approved and a DDD is assigned you MAY have two bars (or none according to some) but the message should read as follows (with diff or same dates):

Your tax refund is scheduled to be sent to your bank by February 3, 2016.
If your refund is not credited to your account by February 8, 2016, check with your bank to see if it has been received.

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.

[Sally1986]

Filed: 1/19
Accepted: 1/19
Account Transcript: 1/29
Return Transcript:not available

As of 1/30 – Still one bar & topic 152

[South LA]

Filed: 1/26/2016
Accepted: 1/26/2016
Turbo Tax
Approved:
DDD:
1 Bar, Tax Topic 152

No update as of yet… I’m hoping Monday for a DDD 2/5/2016

[Dan]

2 bars
10:30 AM Kansas.
Filed: 1/18/2016
Accepted: 1/19/2016
DDD: 2/3/2016

Note: was able to order both transcripts as of yesterday.

[Momo]

After 15 days of freaking out I am happy to report that I have my DDD date!!! To those who filed early I hope this gives you hope.

Filed: 1/13/16
Accepted: 1/14/16
Transcripts: Never able to order online but ordered by phone 1/29/16

My backstory: For the last 5+ years I have worked for the US Government (3 different agencies). It’s standard for federal government employees to get their W-2 early if the elect to get it electronically. I’ve always been one to do a mock tax return in late December using my last earning and leave statement and just correct or finalize it once I receive my W-2. And for the last 8+ years I have done my own taxes (single mom, HOH, child care credit, child tax credit, EIC, and school).

This is the first year, as far as I can remember, that it took this long to get my return or even just to get a DDD. I always check the prior years acceptance date and DDD by looking through my emails and bank statement to gage when I will get my $$ for current tax year. This year FREAKED me out. However, this morning I got a DDD of 2/3/2016 which means that I will probably have the $$ late Monday as I use the AMEX Serve card and always get my US Gov Salary and other deposits 1 day+ early.

I guess the moral of the story is that it doesn’t matter if you file early. Everyone goes into the same pot once the tax year opens for processing returns (which is unfair IMO). I can’t even begin to speculate why it took longer for WMR to update and give me a DDD but as a former IRS employee there is not point in trying because the reasons can be endless or at least plentiful.

I implore you all to check WMR this morning as I guess it updated overnight/early AM. Those who filed extra early and have to DDD may just have one now. Good luck to you all.

[Will]

filed and accepted 1/23
1 bar on WMR
I can order account scripts but not return scripts

[Anonymous]

How do I order transcripts & view online? I go to the IRS site and it only gives me the option to mail it.

[Amber]

Jessica if it saya DCF that means you have an offset for child support obligations. You would have to call your local child support agency to get more information. Im waiting on my offset to be processed as well. Child support already took my entire state but it hasnt been applied to my case. It also doesnt give any amount as to what is being taken.

[Candece R]

Now I’m wondering how long will it take to receive the refund depending on which e-fil company you used. I used Tax Act and the Republic Bank and Trust has not received my refund yet probably because its the weekend. People with a DDD of 2/3 with Netspend cards can start seeing their money as early as midnight Sunday night. Lucky people.

[Kris]

Hi,

I filed 1/12
Accepted 1/14
1 bar still but able to order account transcript.
Getting worried!

[Worried about tax return]

I meant to be bad or good thing about tax topic 152. I’m sorry for the confusion.

[Sll29]

I think we could either see it tomorrow night or Monday morning ! Fingers crossed !

[Candece R]

Everyone kept saying that transcripts had nothing to do with it. But that is the only thing that was consistent with the update last night. Everyone that got approved last night were all able to order both transcripts yesterday. Those on the facebook IGMR page that were only able to order account transcript did not get an update last night. I think the bars disappearing had nothing to do with it either unless you had the message “your return is being reviewed” then that meant no update.

[Worried about tax return]

Thanks you guys for your support. And what do I do now? Wait? I’m still in processing and get a tax topic 152. Is that bad or good?

[Haley]

Filed 1/13
Accepted 1/14
As of 1/30 – still at 1 bar. I’ve always got my refund 7 days after being accepted, but this year after 2 1/2 weeks still no DDD.

[Shena]

Has anyone that used H&R Block gotten any movement? I was accepted on the 20th and still nothing

[Anonymous]

I filed on 1/5 with free tax USA. Accepted on 1/12. Was able to order both transcripts yesterday morning and at midnight last night my bars completely disappeared with just a message saying if get a ddd as soon as it was available. Woke up this morning with two bars on wmr and a ddd of 2/3, yayyyyyyy! So these are the signs you should be looking for that mean your date is coming.

[Kevin]

Filed and accepted 1/25

Received two bars on wmr this morning. Ddd 2/3

[Melissa Bryan]

Filed 01/16
Accepted 01/19
Account trans 01/29
No address change
No offset
Topic 152 with 1 bar

[Chris]

Just wondering if anyone using Netspend can post their DDD and the date/time they actually received funds.

I got approved today, 01/30, with a DDD of 02/03. If you had a DDD of 01/29, did you get yours nods on Wednesday? And what time?

[Candece R]

WMR will update one more time tonight for a DDD of 2/4 and if you don’t get approved there is still one more chance on Monday night to get approved for 2/5.

[Anonymous]

I tried to order transcripts online.. Said info direct match records.. I put in exactly as on my return. I called and it said sorry due to your response we’re unable to process your request.. Please check your records.. Then visit http://www.IRS… I know it is all correct!! Filed 1/15.. Accepted 1/19.. One bar still!!

[Dale]

Filed with Turbo Tax on 1/24, accepted within minutes

Ordered BOTH transcripts on 1/29

WMR updated with 2nd bar on 1/30

DDD set for 2/3

[Scott]

It might be getting mailed because of a interception
that’s what happen to me last year with child support

[Nikki]

Filed 1/24/2016
Accepted 1/24/2016
Filed using turbo tax…1 bar until this am, now get reference code 9001. Freaking out a little because i can’t find when the info is updated. Normally have a dd date by now. Anyone else seeing this error message this morning?

[Scott]

read this ellie might help

9001 – Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM. Before you freak out and leave a comment, read our full article on IRS Code 9001 and What It Really Means?

[Sharon]

Has anyone recieved their refund money and the WMR app and/or irs website still say its processing?

[Cece]

Yesterday I was able to get both Transcripts and when I called offset line it said my unemployment debt had been Paid with my federal refund dated 2/3. I checked wmr this morning and I had topic 151 and take action saying I’m under review and wait for letter. How am I under review if they’ve already taken the offset? I’m so confused and stressed.

[Susan]

Woke to DD this morning in Chase bank!!

[Anonymous]

Can anybody please share what kind of message they see at WMar when their refund us aooroved? Will it actually say we will DD your refund at this certain date or does it say your tax will be mailed to you by this day? Because mines says it will be mailed by i did a DD.

[gail]

i figured a much! they get on my nerves!!

[Chas]

Ok guys everyone on here says things that they don’t really know so this is the truth I worked for the IRS for several years. First off to the IRS update the WMR once a week and that is on Fridays. Even though you’re able to file early they do not and did not and will not begin processing taxes until January 19th. And therefore even if you are accepted early nothing happen till after the 19th. Ordering your transcript has nothing to do with anything if you’re able to order them that just means that your refund has already been processed so let’s say you have nothing on your bar today but you’re able to order your transcripts then that means your refund has been processed and accepted but it won’t be updated on the bar until the following Friday. They only send out refunds two days a week they do direct deposits on Wednesdays and checks on Fridays. If you had to bars and now you had known I would not freak out it could be a glitch in the system it does happen a lot. I hope this helps it looks like the first round of the posit is going out on the 3rd of February.

[Dale]

@sinead…really?! It’s pretty self-explanatory. When there is an update for you, you’ll get it.

[Squirrel]

Omfg yay

[TG]

Got my 2 bars and DDD today (2/3). Was able to order return transcript yesterday. Filed thru TT on1/26 and accepted on 1/26. Pretty sure I am weekly.

[PositiveWaiting]

Filed and accepted 1/24
Still no WMR movement(1 bar)
Was able to order the Account Transcript last night but still no return.

I see a few 1/24s getting DDDs which is great! My return was a little more on the complicated side and I’ll be getting back double what I have in previous years so I understand it taking a while. Last year my bars disappeared after 3 days and I didn’t get my return until May. So as long as I get a DDD within the 21 day timeframe I’ll be happy.

[Chris]

Same here.

Filed: 01/07 (Turbo Tax, No fees)
Accepted: 01/12
Approved: 01/30 (Today)
*Offest for Fed Debt
DDD: 02/03
Refund: Netspend

Just wondering if anyone using a netspend card has an idea when to expect a deposit, and what time of day. I’ve heard it’s generally two days prior to your DDD but I’m wondering what time of day the IRS transmits. Payroll usually posts at 10:30 but I think it’s based on when the sender transmits.

[6FootFiveSlim]

Was able to order both the account & the return transcript yesterday morning. I woke up today still with 1 bar and no DDD..has this happened to anyone before? Are they doing any approvals overnight tonight?

[Jennifer]

@allison you serious? You filed 3 days ago! It takes at least 10 to get the 2nd bar!

[H.P.]

Filed with TT 1/14
Accepted 1/19
Wasn’t able to order transcripts until 1/29
WMR FINALLY updated this morning (1/30) with a DDD of 2/3!

[Ellie]

What does reference code 9001 mean?

[Candy]

I’m also not able to retrieve my transcripts. Only the option to get them by mail.

[kychick]

filed 1/17
accepted 1/19
able to order account transcripts 1/28 (thursday)
NO RETURN TRANSCRIPTS as of 30 minutes ago
still at one bar with generic 21 day message…. will wmr update tonight? i believe i am weekly because i saw no action until this last wednesday night update….. idk , would love some insight

[Ellie]

I’ve got this too!!! No babies though. Same Filing Status, job, and dependents for the last 4 years. Always use Turbotax. I don’t understand. Filed on 1/10/16 and was accepted 1/11/16. Usually get my refund in like 5 days#

[Scott]

I filed January 7th 2016 got accepted January 11th 2016 got DDD January 30th 2016
for February 3rd it would be sweet if I get the DD early most people say you will get it 2 days early with netspend which is what I have all I can now is sit back and wait for those who haven’t been approved yet may get approved some time after mid night 1/31/2016
I hear they don’t update sunday but wish you guys the best

[H.P.]

Filed 1/14
Accepted 1/19

FINALLY got a DDD this morning of 2/3!

Yay!!

[Author]

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