Tax News Facts About the PATH Act and Tax Refunds Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Jan 26, 2022 1 min read Starting on January 24, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially kicked off the opening of the 2022 tax filing season and is now accepting and processing tax year 2021 e-filed tax returns. TurboTax is also officially open and accepting e-filed returns. That means that you can file now and be first in line for your tax refund! To get your tax refund as quickly as possible, the IRS urges people to prepare their taxes as soon as they have the information needed to file and choose e-file with direct deposit. Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of acceptance when they e-file with direct deposit if there are no issues with their tax return. Under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, signed into law in December 2015, the IRS cannot issue refunds that include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) before mid-February. The PATH Act, which applies to all tax preparation methods, is intended to help detect and prevent tax fraud. The extended refund release also gives the IRS more time to ensure taxpayers are properly claiming the credits, so they get the refund they are owed. If you have questions about the processing of your tax refund, the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” page is the best place to get personalized refund information when you need it. For more information on the PATH Act and other tax laws, check back here with the TurboTax blog. Previous Post IRS Provides Tax Relief for Tornado Victims in Parts of… Next Post What You Need to Know About the Proposed California Gas… Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. 54 responses to “Facts About the PATH Act and Tax Refunds” Why are there only questions here from 2019????!! How exactly does TurboTax think 2019 problems relate in any way to 2022 (2021 tax year)??? Worthless. Reply I did my taxes with you guys and I’m having the same problem as most people but as I read, I only see a reply to a question 1 out of 10 questions there’s no point of leaving a question I guess…never again Reply Hi Angelica, What type of question did you have? If your question is regarding a refund; here is some information to help. TurboTax does not issue or track refunds. The IRS issues all refunds. If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. If the return has been accepted then check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount However per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically or, more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them. Here is more information on how to call the IRS for Refund Status: Individuals 800-829-1040 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Have the following ready when you call: Individuals • Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth dates • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security number • Filing status – single, head of household, married filing joint, or married filing separate • Prior-year tax return • Tax return you’re calling about • Most recent correspondence sent to you (if any) Thank you Reply I filed mine end of January. 2 weeks later I received my state refund… and usually 2 weeks after that I receive my federal! This is the FIRST year the IRS needs to review my taxes. It’s June1st now and still haven’t received anything! I got 3 letters from the IRS .. verified all my information and they tell me not to do anything but to patiently wait… Normally I wouldn’t mind but someone who just lost their job, bills heading tO collections AND behind on my bills. This is absolutely irritating and some BS! What can I do to get this process done quicker?? SMH Reply Hello, Sorry you are having refund delays. Per the IRS here are steps you can take: Request an expedited refund by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059). Explain your hardship situation; and Request a manual refund expedited to you. The IRS will likely request documentation of your financial hardship such as copies of shutoff notices, eviction or foreclosure notices, etc., as well as other supporting information like a copy of your tax return with the refund claim. Respond promptly to the IRS’s request. View the IRS website for more information: https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/expediting-a-refund Thank you Reply My return got accepted January 24th and its May and i haven’t received anything Reply Hi Aaron, The IRS issues all tax refunds. TurboTax does not issue the actual refund. If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. You may also check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount Thank you Reply Hey Lisa, I filed 2/5 and got accepted the same day. On 2/23 my bars disappeared & started and is still saying your refund is STILL being processed and a date would be provided when available with Tax Topic 152. Should I be concerned??? Reply Help mine says being processed for the last 2 weeks Reply I got an email from TurboTax saying that I would have my refund deposited on the next business day that happened yesterday February 27th at 3 in the morning I found that that’s not accurate how often does that happen with TurboTax and why on Earth would I have gotten the email Reply Yes mine said excepted on feb 2 the same date of filed. Had one bar for two weeks to now it being still processing with no bar and no date Reply Hi Lisa! I efiled and chose my refund to be mailed January 27th and it was accepted on the 28th. At first it was accepted and now it shows that its being delayed with a 1541 code.. When should I expect my return? Reply I e-filed January 19 was accepted the 22nd of January all it says is redund has been received is behind processes. No topic or anything Reply Did you recieve your refund yet? I filed and was accepted on the 29th of Jan and nothing yet. Reply Hi Lisa it say my refund was accepted by the irs but when I go on the irs.gov to check my refund it doesn’t show me anything can you please help me Reply I have the same issue. An it’s been 21 days sense turbo tax approved me. Reply Hi Lisa, I would like to know what is error 9001. I did my taxes 1/25 and was excepted 1/28 I checked WMR and it had one bar and now it gives me Topic 152 and Error code 9001. I was told I have to wait for a letter to then verify myself.. I been claiming the same dependents and don’t know what to do. Reply Hello I just want to know what is error code 9001 Reply Been almost 30 days and still no money how often and what days money deposited Reply I did my taxes jan 14th it was accepted I did the etic and child tax I still dont have a ddd and it says it was received and it is being processed should I be worried when my friend did hers later and have a date of getting hers Friday Reply Same here, I filed on the 28th and got accepted like the very next day, it was showing the bar it’s been accepted and o e day I checked bars was gone and it’s still saying “your tax return is STILL being processed ” 🙄 Reply Did you ever get an answer to this question?? Going through the same situation.. Reply I my federal taxes were accepted on January 29, 2019 and I do direct deposit why does IRS site says still processing it’s been 3 weeks Reply I check the status of my refund it was sent out on the 28 of January and it say your refund is being process it being saying that for 5 days now Reply My return was accepted on Jan 29 and I’m claiming my daughter and the eic. Will this delay my refund further than the typical 21 days? Reply I received a cp74 letter today 02/19/2019 from IRS, does 6 weeks mean from the day accepted or from date letter received? Reply I was excited January 22 2019 but I did get the EIC but it’s still saying med February before I would get it back February is just about over when can I expect it Reply I have the same topic number but also tell me to refer to 9001 Reply Hi Lisa! I filed my taxes with Turbo Tax and My refund was accepted on January 28. With a expected date for February 18. When I checked on wmr the bar was showing refund has been accepted and is being processed with a 152 tax topic. When I went to wmr February 16. It no longer had the bars and only said that my refund has been accepted and a refund date will be available. But when I checked wmr 3 hours later it only said that my refund has been accepted and is being process but still don’t have the bars nor does it have a 152 tax topic anymore or any other tax topic. What does that mean and should I be concern? Thanking you so much in advance. Reply mine is doing exactly the same thing but only i filed on the 9th of feb and federal accepted on the same day my state wasn’t able to be transmitted in’till the 19th of feb and it still says pending for my state on 02-28-2022 when i call the irs it says we have recieved your refund its being processed a date will be provided when available…and 152 tax topic code gone. Reply Hi lisa my tax return was accepted on Feb 4th and it’s now going on Feb 18th I claimed the eic and the actc,I’m hoping its here by the 20th due you know if this wait time is normal its says there still processing my return and my federal taxes are complete Reply What does it mean when you filed last month and your taxes are still being processed Reply I got an email saying to sign in to my turbo tax account to find out my estimated date on when to get my refund but when I do it doesn’t say anything except that it’s been excepted. Is there somewhere else I can go to find out what my estimated date is? It was excepted on January 30th,2019 Reply Hi Jennifer, You can check IRS Wheres My Refund Tool here: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply Hi lisa my tax return dont tell me a date yet nd its been over 21days I went on turbo tax and it says accepted a d then I went on the irs.gov website and its says its processing. Hey Lisa… I’m concerned because I filed on Jan 30 and and it was received on Feb 2nd. It’s still processing and I’m getting worried….I have a refund containing EIC and actc. Reply Check now….. it should have updated! Reply Hey Lisa I am claiming eitc/actc my refund status went from the path act to processing how long does this process normally take I know my return was accepted on January 29th Reply Why do my wmr still saying152 Reply Hi Octavia, Topic 152 shows up when the IRS is processing your tax return. Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply Hi Lisa my tax return is still processing how long does it take to process what does 152 topic mean Why do miy wmr still have152after 92162019 Reply Because of this law this is why my taxes still say bieng processed even though I filed the day taxes opened? Reply Hi lisa i have filed my taxes with hr block they got accepted jan 27th im using the emerald card to get my refund back when i call the card it say my Federal taxes are complete but i did claim the earned income credit when should i expext my refund deposited? Reply Hey Lisa i dont want to ask a question all i wantbto say for years i have using taxact and last year i decided to use i decided to use TurboTax and all i can say it was amazing using this system because yall hold all of my information for the prior year unlike taxact i always had to look for the adjusted gross income on other paper…what a phenomenal job Reply Thank you Neffratia. Glad you like our product. I will let our product team know your feedback. Good luck with your taxes. Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply Hi Lisa it’s been 16days since the irs accepted my refund and it is still saying that it is being processed should I be worried? I also went with turbo tax last year this is my second year I file my taxes february 3rd 2019 with turbotax .. So I got an email from turbotax saying my return was accepted.. So on the February 9, 2019 I went to irs gov where’s my refund so I put my information in and it said I have to wait 24 hours after i get my email saying I been accepted.. So i check it again today February 15 2019 n it still have the same message u have to wait 24 hours after i get my accepted email but I got that on February 4 2019 saying that I were accepted.. No only that it has the tax topic 152 Hello there I was trying to see what does it mean when it’s still saying your tax return is still being processed an refund date will be available When will we receive our taxes if u caring Children’s Reply It says take action now code 1541 my return is being delayed why is this happening Reply I chose turbo for the last time just last year I have get to recieve my refund and also have tried to contact turbo tax many times all I have done with y’all is waste my time and money for the services I paid for Reply Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Self-Employed Meet Moira Tax Planning TurboTax Enables Refund Advance to Taxpayers Investments Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing Self-Employed Business Tax Checklist: What You’ll Need When Filing Uncategorized What Is Deferred Compensation & How Is It Taxed? Investments How Does an Inherited IRA Work? 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Why are there only questions here from 2019????!! How exactly does TurboTax think 2019 problems relate in any way to 2022 (2021 tax year)??? Worthless. Reply
I did my taxes with you guys and I’m having the same problem as most people but as I read, I only see a reply to a question 1 out of 10 questions there’s no point of leaving a question I guess…never again Reply
Hi Angelica, What type of question did you have? If your question is regarding a refund; here is some information to help. TurboTax does not issue or track refunds. The IRS issues all refunds. If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. If the return has been accepted then check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount However per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically or, more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them. Here is more information on how to call the IRS for Refund Status: Individuals 800-829-1040 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Have the following ready when you call: Individuals • Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth dates • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security number • Filing status – single, head of household, married filing joint, or married filing separate • Prior-year tax return • Tax return you’re calling about • Most recent correspondence sent to you (if any) Thank you Reply
I filed mine end of January. 2 weeks later I received my state refund… and usually 2 weeks after that I receive my federal! This is the FIRST year the IRS needs to review my taxes. It’s June1st now and still haven’t received anything! I got 3 letters from the IRS .. verified all my information and they tell me not to do anything but to patiently wait… Normally I wouldn’t mind but someone who just lost their job, bills heading tO collections AND behind on my bills. This is absolutely irritating and some BS! What can I do to get this process done quicker?? SMH Reply
Hello, Sorry you are having refund delays. Per the IRS here are steps you can take: Request an expedited refund by calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059). Explain your hardship situation; and Request a manual refund expedited to you. The IRS will likely request documentation of your financial hardship such as copies of shutoff notices, eviction or foreclosure notices, etc., as well as other supporting information like a copy of your tax return with the refund claim. Respond promptly to the IRS’s request. View the IRS website for more information: https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/expediting-a-refund Thank you Reply
Hi Aaron, The IRS issues all tax refunds. TurboTax does not issue the actual refund. If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. You may also check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount Thank you Reply
Hey Lisa, I filed 2/5 and got accepted the same day. On 2/23 my bars disappeared & started and is still saying your refund is STILL being processed and a date would be provided when available with Tax Topic 152. Should I be concerned??? Reply
I got an email from TurboTax saying that I would have my refund deposited on the next business day that happened yesterday February 27th at 3 in the morning I found that that’s not accurate how often does that happen with TurboTax and why on Earth would I have gotten the email Reply
Yes mine said excepted on feb 2 the same date of filed. Had one bar for two weeks to now it being still processing with no bar and no date Reply
Hi Lisa! I efiled and chose my refund to be mailed January 27th and it was accepted on the 28th. At first it was accepted and now it shows that its being delayed with a 1541 code.. When should I expect my return? Reply
I e-filed January 19 was accepted the 22nd of January all it says is redund has been received is behind processes. No topic or anything Reply
Hi Lisa it say my refund was accepted by the irs but when I go on the irs.gov to check my refund it doesn’t show me anything can you please help me Reply
Hi Lisa, I would like to know what is error 9001. I did my taxes 1/25 and was excepted 1/28 I checked WMR and it had one bar and now it gives me Topic 152 and Error code 9001. I was told I have to wait for a letter to then verify myself.. I been claiming the same dependents and don’t know what to do. Reply
I did my taxes jan 14th it was accepted I did the etic and child tax I still dont have a ddd and it says it was received and it is being processed should I be worried when my friend did hers later and have a date of getting hers Friday Reply
Same here, I filed on the 28th and got accepted like the very next day, it was showing the bar it’s been accepted and o e day I checked bars was gone and it’s still saying “your tax return is STILL being processed ” 🙄 Reply
I my federal taxes were accepted on January 29, 2019 and I do direct deposit why does IRS site says still processing it’s been 3 weeks Reply
I check the status of my refund it was sent out on the 28 of January and it say your refund is being process it being saying that for 5 days now Reply
My return was accepted on Jan 29 and I’m claiming my daughter and the eic. Will this delay my refund further than the typical 21 days? Reply
I received a cp74 letter today 02/19/2019 from IRS, does 6 weeks mean from the day accepted or from date letter received? Reply
I was excited January 22 2019 but I did get the EIC but it’s still saying med February before I would get it back February is just about over when can I expect it Reply
Hi Lisa! I filed my taxes with Turbo Tax and My refund was accepted on January 28. With a expected date for February 18. When I checked on wmr the bar was showing refund has been accepted and is being processed with a 152 tax topic. When I went to wmr February 16. It no longer had the bars and only said that my refund has been accepted and a refund date will be available. But when I checked wmr 3 hours later it only said that my refund has been accepted and is being process but still don’t have the bars nor does it have a 152 tax topic anymore or any other tax topic. What does that mean and should I be concern? Thanking you so much in advance. Reply
mine is doing exactly the same thing but only i filed on the 9th of feb and federal accepted on the same day my state wasn’t able to be transmitted in’till the 19th of feb and it still says pending for my state on 02-28-2022 when i call the irs it says we have recieved your refund its being processed a date will be provided when available…and 152 tax topic code gone. Reply
Hi lisa my tax return was accepted on Feb 4th and it’s now going on Feb 18th I claimed the eic and the actc,I’m hoping its here by the 20th due you know if this wait time is normal its says there still processing my return and my federal taxes are complete Reply
I got an email saying to sign in to my turbo tax account to find out my estimated date on when to get my refund but when I do it doesn’t say anything except that it’s been excepted. Is there somewhere else I can go to find out what my estimated date is? It was excepted on January 30th,2019 Reply
Hi Jennifer, You can check IRS Wheres My Refund Tool here: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply
I went on turbo tax and it says accepted a d then I went on the irs.gov website and its says its processing.
Hey Lisa… I’m concerned because I filed on Jan 30 and and it was received on Feb 2nd. It’s still processing and I’m getting worried….I have a refund containing EIC and actc. Reply
Hey Lisa I am claiming eitc/actc my refund status went from the path act to processing how long does this process normally take I know my return was accepted on January 29th Reply
Hi Octavia, Topic 152 shows up when the IRS is processing your tax return. Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply
Because of this law this is why my taxes still say bieng processed even though I filed the day taxes opened? Reply
Hi lisa i have filed my taxes with hr block they got accepted jan 27th im using the emerald card to get my refund back when i call the card it say my Federal taxes are complete but i did claim the earned income credit when should i expext my refund deposited? Reply
Hey Lisa i dont want to ask a question all i wantbto say for years i have using taxact and last year i decided to use i decided to use TurboTax and all i can say it was amazing using this system because yall hold all of my information for the prior year unlike taxact i always had to look for the adjusted gross income on other paper…what a phenomenal job Reply
Thank you Neffratia. Glad you like our product. I will let our product team know your feedback. Good luck with your taxes. Best, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply
Hi Lisa it’s been 16days since the irs accepted my refund and it is still saying that it is being processed should I be worried?
I file my taxes february 3rd 2019 with turbotax .. So I got an email from turbotax saying my return was accepted.. So on the February 9, 2019 I went to irs gov where’s my refund so I put my information in and it said I have to wait 24 hours after i get my email saying I been accepted.. So i check it again today February 15 2019 n it still have the same message u have to wait 24 hours after i get my accepted email but I got that on February 4 2019 saying that I were accepted.. No only that it has the tax topic 152
Hello there I was trying to see what does it mean when it’s still saying your tax return is still being processed an refund date will be available
I chose turbo for the last time just last year I have get to recieve my refund and also have tried to contact turbo tax many times all I have done with y’all is waste my time and money for the services I paid for Reply