No once can give you an exact date ....
The IRS no longer processes returns in first in
first out batches. They are processed individually so returns sent in at the
same time will not necessarily process together. There are 3 IRS
steps/bars. (1) Accepted for processing, (2) Refund approved & (3) refund
sent. The IRS states that 9 of 10
returns will process in 21 days or less. However considering that the IRS
processes more than 140 million returns that means 14 million will be delayed
for more than 21 days.
Think of the IRS process as a long pipe line. Some
returns will be rejected before being allowed into the pipe and the rest will
be accepted. Then once accepted into the pipeline many will process directly
through without any delays and some will not. Some returns will be
siphoned off for further review of some kind. The basis of what triggers these
reviews is a well guarded secret but some are just picked randomly every year.
Some reviews are automated and some will require
human attention. The processing times will vary but, due to the understaffing
situation that the IRS announced earlier this year, they are likely to be
much longer this year.
First
-- verify that your returns have been filed
and accepted -- then check the fed & state web sites to
see where you are in the process-
Check
Your E-File Status on this Secure TurboTax website
https://turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp
- It will show the date you transmitted your return and if it was accepted or
rejected.
- Both your Federal and State will be listed separately if you filed both.
- It will tell you when you E-filed
- The electronic filing date
See
the following TurboTax support article on checking your e-file status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908859-how-do-i-look-up-the-status-of-my-e-filed-return
For
the Feds:
http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Where's-My-Refund-It's-Quick,-Easy,-and-Secure.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/When-Can-I-Expect-My-Refund%3F
For the states:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901670-how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue
