[Brandy]

Just one bar. It must have gotten processed after the nightly WMR update.

[Anonymous]

IMO there must be a method to the madness. I highly doubt an agency that relies so heavily on precision can act as randomly as many of us perceive. Last year I started a thread entitled “Is there a Pattern” under the username E (I actually went by Typhoon Dragon as well but it’s a long story). Anyway, as I’ve been reading the posts here and elsewhere I realized that in order to determine if there was a pattern at all I would first have to understand what happens during the life cycle of an individual tax return. What’s actually going on between point A (the receipt of our forms at the IRS) and point B (the receipt of our refunds in our accounts)? For people to file and be accepted on the same day yet receive their refunds days or even weeks apart suggests that some returns must take more steps between points A and B than others. Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated by me and may prove to be very useful to all of us.

[Me]

Brandy – WMR status bar only has 3 bars: Received, Approved, Sent – so are you on BAR 1?

[Kristi]

I filed this morning around 0945, recieved an email from H&R block at 1016 saying the IRS had accepted my return. WMR site didnt locate my info until 1230 and it says accepted on the bar. Generic message of 21 days. Just FYI for anyone, I will keep you posted for a timetable.

[Brandy]

Ok. The WMR says still processing??? Refund Hotline still processing. Mine is going straight to my personal bank. I called the number under contacts with ext 362. I was seriously so shocked. I had been so upset all week because of the IRS and then my school told me my finacial was being held for Pell review two days before disbursement. Just pray. I have been praying my head off so my husband said God had to do something because I was clogging up all his incoming lines LOL.

[jess]

anyone call the irs ..just curious

[8863filer]

brandy what number did you call?

[Nicole]

I filed yesterday (1/31) around 9:30am with TaxAct. It was rejected because I couldn’t remember my pin from last year. 10 min later I refiled and it was accepted before 10am. Still says processing now. I hate waiting. I read on another forum that people that filed on the 30th already got their deposits. Which it would come that fast for me. I need to book my Vegas vacation! lol

[Anonymous]

Yes, Processing Purgatory is exactly right.

Thanks zo1633 for telling me that there’s no way I’m getting a DD on 2/1 if I was accepted and filed on 1/29. Notice I said IT WOULD BE NICE, not that I actually thought it would happen.

Thanks, though.

[Anonymous]

SORRY I DIDN’T MEAN TO REPEAT YOUR QUESTIONS

[Anonymous]

YES BRANDY WHAT DID WMR SAY? HOTLINE SAY? SBBT WEBSITE SAY? ANY INFO WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.

[Kimber]

Filed 1/23, accepted 1/26. Still processing. Can order account transcripts, but not return transcripts. WMR states still processing…21 days…

[Charity]

I filed 1/28 was accepted 1/29. WMR has been working great for me up until around noon. It started saying they had no record of my refund. The hotline was working but still giving the up to 21 day message. So I called the IRS and the lady told me that it takes up to three weeks to process,but she would check for me just to make sure. She checked and said that I have a direct deposit date of 2/6!!!!

[Heidi D]

@Nick. The 6th is wednesday not sunday! But at least we know they are coming!!

[Me]

Brandy – Since you have a DD date for 2/6; what does WMR say? Also, what does the refund hotline tell you? Mine still says ACCEPTED since 1/25/13! Frustrated!!!!

[Anonymous]

OMGosh Emilyyy that is a horrible way to start off!! I would keep calling HRB until you get a hard answer!! Good luck to you & keep us updated!!

[Brandy]

Just wanted to let the 8863er my situation. I filed w/ TaxAct and accepted 1/26. Been trying to order return transcript all week but nothing. Magically I could today. I called, needing info about back federal tax offset. Rep confirmed processing, DD 2/6. She said they were sending a few through at a time. I bet I asked ten times if it really said a deposit date and she keep reassuring me. Have three students in the house so I was sure mine would be held up. Just thought it might ease nerves. I have been a nervous wreck all week.

[Ms. Joy]

I used the TT and my education expense and got this immediately after submitting. Anyone else? :(
mportant Information About Your Tax Return
Your federal return is delayed
The IRS is not ready to accept tax returns that have certain deductions or credits in them – like yours. Your return will be automatically sent to the IRS as soon as they’re ready to process it. This is a nationwide delay for all returns like yours – no matter who prepares them.

Next step: Keep watching your email
We’ll send you another message when your return has either been accepted or rejected by the IRS.

[SAR]

Filed through TT on 1/23 and accepted by the IRS on 1/26.
Ended my enlistment in the Navy, hence the ridiculous return amount. (only our base pay is taxable) Currently receiving unemployment and full time student.
Married filing jointly.
2 children.
Return: $8898
WMR/IRS2G Processing Status
1/30 Processing
1/31 Processing – no info can be provided – back to processing.
2/1 Processing – no info can be provided –

2/1 1215 PST – Called IRS, verified info, was given DD of 2/6
(WMR/IRS2GO still saying: We cannot provide any information about your refund. You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgement e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS)

CALL THE IRS DIRECTLY

[YadaYadaYada]

Filed: 1/24
Accepted: 1/26
Service: Turbo Tax (w/ fees taken out of refund)
Status: Processing

I will be sure to update if this info changes. I hope we hear something soon.

[LoveTaxSeason]

Efiled with TaxAct 1/31 at 3:00pm…no acceptance at all yet? Can’t get in touch with taxact and it seems weird that I don’t even have a simple acknowledgement. Any suggestions?

[bunniecarrot]

Filed on 1/28/12, accepted on 1/29/12 have been in “Processing” purgatory since late 1/30/12. *sighs*

[Lauren]

WMR says the same for me.. cannot be found

[TARA]

I talked to a really nice IRS rep and he said the WMR is having a lot of issues and that they will be posting something on the IRS website about it.

[Adam]

Only says processing for me
I’m also a 1/28er

[Lauren]

ok so I was able to request both an account and the return (dont know what the difference is) so does that mean they are done processing it or does that me they are returning it to me?

[Anonymous]

I’m a 1/25er and my refund got DD today. Good luck everyone.

[Anonymous]

My refund was DD today. It’s showing up as pending in my bank account, but I’m guessing that it will really be available by tomorrow. Any other 1/25ers got theirs today?

[Anonymous]

IRS web sit

[Lauren]

where do you order a transcript at?

[Lauren]

Accepted: 1/26
Service: http://www.taxslayer.com
Fees: None we are active duty military
First Date Return Showed Processing: 1/30
First Date Refund Showed Accepted: N/A
Refund Method: Direct Deposit
Date shown for Direct Deposit Initiating/Check Mailing: N/A
Actual Date Direct Deposit/Check was Received: N/A
Additional Info: One W2, Two Travel WZ (military moves) ,Two Dependents, Student Loan Interest, Alimony Interest (yay last year of paying that witch)

[AlexG]

But WMR status still says it hasn’t been sent. Am I missing something?

[missyjones83]

Glad to be back this year! Filed: 1/26 with HR Block on Emerald card Accepted: 1/30 Received: 1/31 Approved: 2/1 Where’s My Refund (WMR): Your tax refund is scheduled to be deposited to your bank on 2/5. Check bank if not received by 2/10

[Emilyyy]

I filed using HR block online.. and they rejected me, I refiled Jan 30th and IRS is saying they haven’t received anything. HR block sent me an email the 30th saying it sent it out to NJ and to federal. On the HRBlock website its still saying processing… and no updates over over 48 hours.. smh.. IRS website can’t find me and is saying HRBlock never processed it thru again.. ugh.

[Anonymous]

Let’s get a thread started like last year. Just follow the lead of my formatting.

Accepted: 1/25
Service: http://www.taxact.com
Fees: Paid directly (as opposed to Paid from my Refund)
First Date Return Showed Processing: 1/30
First Date Refund Showed Accepted: N/A :(
Refund Method: Direct Deposit (as opposed to Check)
Date shown for Direct Deposit Initiating/Check Mailing: N/A
Actual Date Direct Deposit/Check was Received: N/A
Additional Info: One W2, One Dependent, Student Loan Interest, Standard Deduction, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit

Feel free to add some extra dates about the interim bank if you had fees deducted from your refund.

Thanks,

Matt Arnold

[Anonymous]

I owed under a hundred and it did not hold up my return at all. They took the money and processed the refund

[Anonymous]

Cool at least 25 isn’t totally cursed. I hope mine shows a DD date overnight.

[marsha]

Will my state refund beingreviewed effectmy federal refund

[Anonymous]

Mine also say the same thing…I hate the waiting game…lol

[mamaof4boys]

thank you.

[Anonymous]

Yes it is a issue with the IRS, but I was reading other blogs and it seem like other people that used turbo tax and other site were getting there refund faster then some other’s..I filed my own on 1/31 and was accepted the same day also..Am just not understanding why the other returns I filed that were accepted on these dates are not saying anything –> ((((1/25-1/27-1/28-1/29)))

[Sassy]

Does anyone who was accepted 1/30 have a DD yet?

[PAgurl]

Filed through TT 1/29, accepted 1/29 and still in processing, I was also able to order my transcripts (whatever that’s supposed to mean) called the IRS only for the lady to tell me to check wmr, I said “I did” and she said “what did it say” and I said ” processing” and she said “well theres your answer” …WHAT??!! lol, then I said, can I give you my social and have you check? and she gave a (loud) sigh and said…yup, processing…now check your wmr from now on…grrr… I’m not expecting my refund any time soon but i would LOVE an actual DD Date!

[Anonymous]

Hope this helps… I filed on 1/28 and got email from Hrblock on 1/30 that the irs has got my tax return and is now processing. I been lockd out of wheresmyrefund since yesterday. few mins ago i got a text message saying the irs accepted my return. still locked out of wheresmyrefund. i ended up callin the automated number and it was fast not even a minute and they said i have a DD on 2/5.

[Anonymous]

is netspend having problems putting refund on card???please tell me NO!!

[Anonymous]

the wmr is having problems and messing up for everyone…

[cassie]

I filed on 1/26 with TT (8863 of COURSE!) And its still just sitting there pending.

[Shan]

jaimie68005 I was wondering the same thing….

Still nothing on my end…filed and accepted 1/30…not able to order transcripts yet (either one) and WMR still says processing.

[Anonymous]

Losing my mind!

Filed: January 21
Acceppted: January 26
WMR: One bar for last two days and gives me the generic 21 days message.
State NJ refund accepted last night. No DD yet.
8863er

Has anyone using form 8863 gotten two bars on WMR or gotten a DD date?

[mamaof4boys]

we were accepted the 26th. The last few days it’s been the generic msg of 21 days blah blah. checked a little bit ago and said it can’t be found? Anyone have the same problem and what does it mean? Did i lock myself out of WMR?

[jaimie68005]

Awesome! Now whats the difference between a “return” and an “account” transcript?
I ordered the “return” transcript sucessfully. I didn’t even try the account one.

[Nisha]

yes maam.. Accepted 1/30– DD of 2/4.

[Anonymous]

None for me yet either, but was able to order transcripts this morning! I have to keep telling myself it has only been a day since processing started!

[Sleeplessinga]

The ability to order transcripts implies that the return is done processing.

[Kentucky Tax payer]

@brokentribal

What does “small offset” mean? also, when you request the transcript which item do you select from the drop down menu? Thanks

[Anonymous]

Just got a dd of 2/5..

[Sassy]

Filed: Taxact

Accepted 1/30

So far “Processing” and not able to order transcripts :(

[Anonymous]

Having trouble with your netspend card? Do you need to provide docs…Are you waiting for a card? This is the place to help each other out with info and experiences

[jaimie68005]

What’s the point in ordering a transcript? What does it mean if I am able to order my transcipt?

I filed 1/18, accepted through H&R block online 1/30 – WMR and irs hotline still says processing but I went and ordered a transcript for 2012 and it worked just fine and said it was successful. Does that mean my return was accepted? and it won’t mess or delay with my refund by ordering one hopefully!

[Anonymous]

I filed using taxact on 01/31 and was accepted in less than 5 minutes. Hadn’t even logged out yet. As of now WMR and 800# still says processing and I am unable to order transcript for 2012. I do not believe it has anything to do with who you used to efile, I believe this is an IRS issue.

[kyle]

Accepted 1/30 stuck in processing can’t get transcripts am I screwed?

[Denise]

Filed on 28th
Rejected on 29 because of that education credit
Refiled on 30th w/o education credit
Accepted on 31st
Wmr says: processing

[ag1981]

Filed: 1/23
Accepted: 1/26
Wmr: processing- 1 bar
8863er
TT

The only way I was able to get the reps to look up my information was by telling them that I received an error coded as a duplicate return on the wmr website. She actually told me that they just recieved my return today and did not have a status yet. Although it showed as I was processing yesterday on the wmr site. I will give them a call tomorrow to see if I can gather more info.

[caseyc]

Same here guys, still processing. I have seen a few 23ers with a DD date of 2/6. Not sure if that helps but so far most with the same acceptance date have the same DD date. Finger crossed!

[christy]

filed 1/27 and accepted 1/29, married filing joint, 4 kids, 1099 from a foreign employer instead of a w-2, irs2go, site and phone all still saying processing but i was able to order 2012 transcript

[taxwaiter]

I filed and was accepted on the 30th with HR. Called for update and still in processing with no DD yet.

[Jennifer]

Finally have some answers today. I was able to get up and order transcripts of both return and account. I could only do it over the phone, not on the web. I also could only get them to go through with my husband’s information and not mine. I think because he’s the primary. Called the IRS and told them I couldn’t pull anything up with WMR. She gave me the whole 21 days yadda yadda. She then said she was curious to see what she could pull up so she asked all my information and put me on hold. She came back and restated the 21 days thing and then told me she had my account pulled up. She told me that I have an offset, which I already knew, so depending on that amount (she couldn’t see the amount), I might not even get a refund. I told her the amount of the offset is drastically less than my refund amount, so she said well, we have the amount at $xxxx and a direct deposit date of 2/6. I will get a deposit on that date of the balance.

[Tracy]

Filed: 1/22
Accepted:1/26
Wmr: processing -1 bar
8863er
TT
If you are having problems seeing statuses- try clearing your
Cache! It really helps(especially if you are “locked out”! :)

[brokentribal]

i was accepted on 1/29. called the irs a little bit ago because irs2go phone app wouldnt let me access it anymore and it gave me a number to call, talked to a lady and my wife had a small offset but got a direct deposit date of 2/6, oh and ordered a return transcript and phone/wmr still says processing when it does work.

[jess]

filed 1/29 accepted 1/31 at 6 30pm still processing i guess..lol

[Anonymous]

WMR is having problems and giving wrong info

[Anonymous]

@ johnf Okay I also got that submission # to it just a number that is recorded in taxact database that let them and you know that your return was accepted..If you call them you can give them that number and they can look up your accepted recorded that all that is..but i know that the WMR web site is having problems..I do taxes and I have been trying to look up my clients info to tell to let them know something..This year is surly going to be different then other years that we may have filed before..we will have to be strong in wait…I understanding waiting is hard to do when you need something..but i say give it a day then call the IRS..that what I was going to do..but reading some of these blog make me want to call now… JOHNF it going to be okay try calling today and see if they can tell you something!!I wish you the best of luck—Mrs.Simmons

[Amber]

I was accepted the 29th also, I have heard (now it is just hearsay but…) we will get a DD date of 2/6?? So here is hoping :)

[Jen]

Filed and accepted 1/29.
“Still processing”.
Ordered a transcript just now.

FYI, my mom and friend filed and accepted 1/25 and both received their DD’s this morning (brats!). :)

Will update if anything new happens.

[Anonymous]

Accepted 1/25 – WMR still shows processing – I was able to order both transcripts around 1AM US Eastern on Friday, February 1, 2013. I am going to try the hotline on lunch. I’m not understanding how someone else got accepted on the 27th and already got DD today. It’s obviously still now FIFO how it was stated.

[Author]

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