I would like to know why is it taking so long for me to get my income tax when it was filed on the 3rd and it's now the end of the month

[JenniferLO]

Once your return is accepted, the next step is for the government to approve your refund.  It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks for your return to go from accepted to approved.  

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it is possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.  Please take a look at the following to help put your mind at ease:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4678184

There are a few ways you can track your tax return:

• If you filed your tax return through TurboTax, you can view the status of your tax return by going to this site: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/wheres-my-refund/

• You may also track the status of your return by visiting: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

• There is also an app: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs2goapp

***NOTE: At this time, some filers may now experience delays on their refunds due to the PATH Act. The following FAQ gives more information:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5556415

IRS representatives will be able to research the status of your refund if your return was accepted (received) more than 21 calendar days ago. Call them at 1-800-829-1040, but prepare for potentially long wait times.

[carlo0309]

I will never use Turbo Tax again! I used Jackson Hewitt for over 15 years and always got my return in less than 10 business days. I finally tried Turbo Tax and I filed on Feb. 15th and still NO tax return. There were no mistakes on my documents. It is worth the fee that I get charged from JH!. No hassle and they take care of everything. 

[Nurzhan]

I efiled on March 17th and still haven’t received a refund check.

why.

[DoninGA]

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@Nurzhan wrote:

I efiled on March 17th and still haven’t received a refund check.

why.

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Did you e-file your tax return and was it accepted?
Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.

To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product.
If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund