Filed feb 9, no refund, no letter, no tax topic IRS site says "still processing" call them, they cant give me any info (called 4 times). anyone else as lost as me?

[EbonyA · Accepted solution]

I would say to just give it a little while longer. The IRS anticipates processing most refunds within 21 days however there can be delays at times. Please see details below regarding some of the common reason for delays.

Your federal refund can take longer than 21 days to process for the following reasons:
•You claimed an Earned Income Tax Credit and/or an Additional Child Tax Credit and filed before February 15, 2018.  It takes until the week of February 27 to receive your refund at the earliest.
•The IRS processed a refund offset.
•There were errors, inconsistencies, or missing info on the return.
•The return is under review.
•The IRS suspects identity theft or fraud.
•There's a Form 8397 (Injured Spouse Allocation) on your return.  It takes 11-14 weeks to process.
•You filed Form 1040-X (Amended Return), which can take 12-16 weeks to process.

The IRS also cautions that financial institutions may vary in how long they take to process direct deposits, and paper checks are subject to mail delays.

[shannonkscarpaci]

I’m in the same boat except I filed and was accepted 2/17. It’s stressing me out!

[mrsfairbanks1019]

Same I filed feb 9th still waiting

[shannonkscarpaci]

If we are under review do they send a notification? I’ve gotten nothing at all and my transcripts are blank.

[Djsmom]

(my experience last year) if you are under review they will send a letter. it will request any and all changes you need to fix. you will send this info back and it may take up to 3 more weeks before you see your deposit. DO NOT FIX THRU TURBO TAX AMENDMENT. fill out the paper work they send to you.

[shannonkscarpaci]

Thanks @Djsmom! I haven’t received anything and no one can tell me anything when I call. It’s been a month. So frustrating!

[Djsmom]

I completely understand. for some of us we depend on these funds. i didn't get a letter until mid march so hopefully you should get something soon. you wont get any notification online. wish you luck hang in there!

[shatay9033]

so did you get it? what was the issue? did the bars end up reappearing?

[Djsmom]

yes, (again this was my experience LAST YEAR) I called an irs agent. she told me my accnt was in review and I was to receive a letter.  I received my letter mid march, issue was my health care form was incorrect. I re-did it by the forms they sent me., sent them back and received my refund some time in april. you will NOT RECIEVE ANY NOTIFCIATION ONLINE. atleast I didn't.

[mrsfairbanks1019]

I called the irs yesterday, she said it’s just still in the processing stage. Saturday will be 6 weeks and I haven’t received either refund

[Jessicajanice36]

Crazy I got accepted February 9th and I'm still in the process stage haven't heard anything when I call it says there's no live people in the office due to the Corona virus I would like to know what's going on or is there a maximum time that they can hold it it in processing

[Jackie1989]

I file feb 10 no letter no refund and I can’t talk to anybody due to covid 19

[JotikaT2]

Unfortunately, many people are in the same situation.

The IRS operations are limited during the Covid-19 pandemic and phone agents are not available at the moment to change your refund method.  Attached is a link with more information as to what departments are available to contact at the moment.

IRS operations

The IRS issues a lot of refunds within 21 days, but it could take longer.  Trying using the following link to track your refund.

IRS processing time and refund status 

The online link is your best option to track your refund.  I have attached another link with more answers from the IRS as to why your refund may be taking longer to process.

Federal refund questions