[Just Me Jess]

i’ve been so frustrated checking the 800# and wmr and seeing still processing. it gives me hope seeing so many 29ers with a dd of 2/6 when they have called to check the status. hopefully we will all get our money then, if not sooner!

[Celeste]

Same thing here. Got a email on the 30th that my return was accepted. Then today I 2/1 I got a text saying it was accepted. Strange. No DD date yet.

[Amanda]

Kristina… me too

[Momof4]

I ordered both account and return transcripts. Wmr is asking what date I filed and irs2go is saying I put the wrong info in.

[Tanika]

@jbwoodson YAY!! I have some hope. Imma check at midnight to see if Im still locked out so hopefully I see my DD there!!

[mongamari33]

Yes I did file 8863

[julia]

I used h&r block, submitted on maybe the 20th-ish. About mid-day on Jan 30th, I got an email saying I had been rejected. It said something about the AGI, and when I looked it over, I thought it was right, so I resubmitted without making any changes. About 5 minutes later, I realized my mistake. But it was too late, had to wait for it to reject again then fix it. It rejected again within maybe about 2 hours, I fixed it correctly this time, and resubmitted. Even after all that, it did get accepted by the IRS on the 30th, but late in the evening, maybe 11pm or so, so I’m calling that the 31st.

Anyway once it got accepted, I’m gonna guess that it’s being processed as if the rejections never happened. Unless anyone on here has heard of anyone being delayed by rejections like that?

[Anonymous]

Stupid phone messed up. Hope y’all can understand what I just posted. Lol

[Christine]

@Kristina R Same thing with me. Thought it was odd too.

[Anonymous]

Letting you guys know that I got a hold of someone at the IRS who was very nice and helpful. Said the online systems nd automated system are behind. He told me mine is scheduled for deposit on 2/6. I alswas accepted like y’all on the 29th so you may try that. Not all IRS people are helpful when you call but I’d say the money is on it’s way and our day looks like the 6th!

[8863 filer]

ok so all 8863’er called the number listed above to talk to a human…..this is my third time calling first 2 told me nothing..last man i spoke with looked into my account and said i had a projected DD date of 2/11!!!! I filed 1/18 “accepted” 1/25 WMR says processing both online/irs2go app and hotline. But this man said he seen a Project DD date of 2/11 . And of course i filed with 8863 form I did the ex 362 and said i was wondering about how much i owed …she tranfered me…man wasnt willing to look untill i bugged him to death! try it…and Good luck! also still cannot order either of my transcripts also i used TT and didnt use a 3rd party for fee’s i paid up front and had DD straight to my chase account!

[Kristina(253)]

Kind of odd, got the email on the 30th that my refund was accepted through H & R Block, today 2/1, I got a text saying it was accepted…Kind of odd.

[Emilyyy]

So the guy at H R was helpful. He says the IRS did some last minute BS regarding e-filing on HR Blocks home services and it could be an extra 48 hours before it is processed.. and not to worry.. im still worrying.

[ken]

WMR site sucks. as much money as they milk out of us every year you would think they would be better than this. im hoping i get mine monday. it really shouldnt take this longt o give me the money i loaned them through the year.

[Waiting game]

I had filed hrb online on 1/20. I was accepted 1/30. Wmr states still processing but the 800 number says dd 2/5. And I was able to order return transcripts

[Italiatouch]

@mongamari: Did you file a 8863

[mongamari33]

So after calling the irs since the 30th i was finally able to get a rep (called the spanish line wait was 4mins) to actually admit that i indeed was accepted on the 26th and that my refund is actually being processed… he didnt give me a date and gave the 21 day bs line but im more at ease because for the first time the rep actually was able to pull up my stuff with my current address so im guessing this is good news to anyone accepted and processing… WE ARE ACTUALLY IN THE SYSTEM BEING PROCESSSED NOT JUST SITTING THERE!!

:)) good news?

[Heidi D]

Try clearing the cookies in the computer out it seems tobe making the wmr unstable.

[LoriP]

@Truly pissed I got the same email from TaxACT, pretty bummed. It is what it is :(

[8863 filer]

well, im an 8863’er filed on 1/18 accepted on 1/25 still no DD date, WMR still has one bar shows processing..and cannot order transcripts for 2012 Neither kind(account or refund) called today and spoke to 2 reps…they do not have a DD date for me…..still waiting for anything…it would make me feel better if i could order my transcripts. Single mom of a disabled daughter and this money is desperately needed as will most all here!..Id be happy with at least a date! Not this Mid-Feb crap!

[frikfrac]

no he wasnt but i am. just glad it didnt effect the state taxes

[Trice]

Frikfrac was ur son an 8863er as well? I was accepted on 1/24 with 8863 and had one bar on WMR last night amd this morning that said processing. I called the irs today and they said they don’t have my return and I’m locked out of WMR… Ugh

[Anonymous]

Same here, Nicole, lol! Vegas Baby!

[frikfrac]

my sons bar is on 2nd level he already got his direct deposit so i don’t trust those bars lol…i’m a 8863er so not holding breath to long and i am in early also

[Truly pissed]

Filed 1/7 and accepted 1/23.. No info whatsoever on a DD date or anything and quite frankly, I give up. Here is the email I was just sent.

Dear TaxACT® Customer,

On Monday, January 28, 2013, the IRS announced that it has added Form 8863 to the list of delayed forms that cannot be submitted to the IRS until mid-February (an official date has not been determined). http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/List-of-IRS-forms-that-1040-filers-can-begin-filing-in-late-February-or-into-March-2013

Since the return you have submitted to TaxACT contained Form 8863, Education Credits (American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits), and it was ACCEPTED by the IRS, the IRS will hold it until they are able to process Form 8863 in mid-February. You do not need to take any additional action at this time.

Where’s My Refund?
Since your return was accepted before the IRS announced the processing delay, Where’s My Refund will show that the return has been received. However, progress to the next phase, Refund Approved, will not occur before mid-February when the IRS can begin processing these returns. You will not be given a refund date during this waiting period due to the delayed processing of Form 8863. You do not need to contact the IRS about your return or take any other action.

Thank you,
TaxACT Electronic Filing Department

[$$ThisIsTooMuch$$]

Mine not processed yet. Spoke with a very nice man, said that if you can print your return transcript your refund is up to be processed to you. Confirmed Where’s My Refund (WMR) & 800-number update nightly, including weekends :)

[Anonymous]

Hi! I also filed using 8863. I was accepted 1/25 and am still showing processing on wmr and on the hotline. I have been reading about ordering the transcripts, so I gave it a shot. It says my info is incorrect:/ We moved right after tax season last year, so when I put in our old address it logs in but says there is not a transcript available for 2012. Is this because I am still being “held”, or because they havent updated the address? Just curious if anyone else is experiencing the same thing

[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.

[Author]

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