Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons,
including when a return:
- Includes
errors
- Is
incomplete
- Is
affected by identity theft or fraud
- Includes a
claim filed before Feb. 15 for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an
Additional Child Tax Credit
- Includes a
Form
8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to
process
- Needs
further review in general
If you e-filed, start by checking
your e-file status.
Once you've received confirmation your federal return has been accepted,
you'll be able to start tracking your refund at the IRS Where's
My Refund? site.