Tax  Topic  152

Topic 152 is an informative message for a refund, in which the taxpayer does not need to take any additional steps. It only shows that the tax return has been received and is being processed, hence approval or rejection is still pending.

Topic 152 is an informative message for a refund, in which the taxpayer does not need to take any additional steps. It only shows that the tax return has been received and is being processed, hence approval or rejection is still pending.

Once your return is received by the IRS and for some reason that return shows up as processed or delayed, this tax subject or code 152 is a catch-all/informative message around your refund process timeline and potential delays.

Once your return is received by the IRS and for some reason that return shows up as processed or delayed, this tax subject or code 152 is a catch-all/informative message around your refund process timeline and potential delays.

This is nothing but a little extra time which is required for processing by the bank. It takes a full 21 days for the IRS to issue your check and five days for your bank to get it to your account, so you can wait a total of 26 days to get your tax refund.

This is nothing but a little extra time which is required for processing by the bank. It takes a full 21 days for the IRS to issue your check and five days for your bank to get it to your account, so you can wait a total of 26 days to get your tax refund.