@rashika6goel wrote:
It says it is not processed. It has been almost 3 weeks since I filed the return. No notifications at all about the status
I'm not completely clear on what you mean by "not processed." Was the IRS tool able to find your return OK?
The IRS WMR tool goes through 3 stages:
- Return received and is being processed.
- Refund approved.
- Refund sent and an expected deposit date.
Or by "not processed" do you mean the WMR tool says the return was received and is still being processed (meaning they are still working on it?) If so, 21 days is not unusual. While most people who efile and choose direct deposit will have their returns processed within 21 days, that leaves a large number of people who don't. The IRS does not routinely send any notifications about the status. Occasionally they will place a message at the WMR tool if they need something, but at other times if they need something they will send a letter in postal mail.
So if that tool found your information, then you at least know they received your return.
It's too soon to phone the IRS, but if it continues to only say that it's being processed, you could phone the IRS to see if they can tell you anything about the reason.
IRS: 800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday
