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Question

IRS Delays on Processing E-Filed Returns

Forum|Forum|5 years ago
February 17, 2021
8 replies
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I am the only one who is still waiting for the IRS to process an e-filed return? Turbotax transmitted my return February 2, 2021. I realize the IRS didn't officially start processing returns until February 12, 2021. But I am still waiting. Has anyone spoken with the IRS and asked them about delays processing e-filed returns?

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

How long ago was your e-file accepted?

You may need to be more patient with a system that is overwhelmed, and give some more time for the IRS to begin processing the millions or returns they have just begun to accept.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2584108-why-is-there-no-record-of-my-return-at-where-s-my-refund-wmr?jump_to=answer_4242575

Sometimes people get confused by the “summary” given by TurboTax and use the wrong amount for the federal refund. Make sure you are only using the federal refund amount, and not an amount that combined your federal and state refunds.

Your federal refund amount is on line 34 of your Form 1040

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

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BOBBYB0717Author

Level 2

Issues from TT delayed the process. They got it done with a delay. Do not ask me how they did it.

msredrobin

Level 2

TT business and personal edition had a very bad glitch. After I e filed my return and went back on the program to check the status instead of it showing a refund it showed a $19,000.00 Owed to IRS. It stayed that way for 4 days then it corrected itself. Luckily (I hope) I downloaded the return once I completed it and it had the correct numbers on it. I filed on the 12th and still don't have my refund yet so I'm hoping to hear something soon

Anonymous

same i had accepted days on Feb 11th and 14th and still waiting.....

bbunner73

Level 2

I finally got an answer on mine and TT reported line 30 incorrectly so my return was pulled for review.

smitty152473

Level 6

EXACTLY!!!! That's same thing that happened to me. Their the ones that have screwed us out of our rapid refund. 11 weeks for their screw up but ask them and they will point fingers at irs. Absolutely a joke amidst this pandemic I got evicted, motor in vehicle blew and no transportation bills just stacking up and they still don't even feel guilty about it. Still want their money for services they screwed us on. 9 years with tt and never had this issue. Believe this and I hope millions more agree with me this will be my final year with them unless they want to refund the $ for my order. 11 weeks it will be when supposedly its gonna be deposited on the 26th. Sad.

limon2023

Level 2

I'm still waiting on my return. I filed on February 10th and everything got processed on the 12th. My state return arrive and I even got the recent stimulus check. But my return's still in the processing stage and it's been over a month. Does anybody have an idea of how much longer I should wait before contacting the IRS/any liaison?

DianeW777

Level 15

It depends. This year has brought challenges. The IRS is required to reconcile the tax returns and stimulus payments as well as working on the third stimulus payments due to the American Rescue Plan. With the tax season and the changes taking place all at once, a delay should be expected for full payments. They want to be diligent and are required to follow any protocols they have been issued. They will make any adjustments and additional payments as they complete the process.

For these reasons, my suggestion would be that you should wait a few weeks longer. But when you are ready the following information can be used.

Final Action if no results: Contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS).
- Select Contact Us, then select to download and complete Form 911, Request for TAS Assistance
- If you have not opened a case with TAS, call 877-777-4778
- TAS is an independent organization within the IRS. Their job is to ensure that every taxpayer is treated fairly and that you know and understand your rights.

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ukype

Level 2

I filed on February 11th. Now March 23rd and my return still has not been processed.

MichelleLO

Level 15

Please see this post here by ToddL99 for an explanation of why returns are delayed.

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photosbival

Level 2

Does anyone know with the stimulus checks received during this tax year does this mean anyone who is suppose to receive a refund will be mailed a check and not receive it electronically?
I read that the IRS cannot make 3 deposits into the same bank account within the same year. ? Is that tax year?
if so, people who are expecting electronic deposits may be receiving a check by mail?

JotikaT2

Employee Tax Expert

That is correct according to the IRS website. They indicate they can only do 3 direct deposits per year.

Federal refund inquiries

As far as your refund, the IRS is issuing refunds but it does seem to be taking longer for some people. You can use the link above for reasons why it could be taking longer.

You can also use the link below to track your refund.

IRS processing time and refund status

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photosbival

Level 2

Thank you

Lisa0036

Level 2

I filed on 2/22/21 and have yet to receive my refund... it is a little frustrating!!

ThomasM125

Level 15

Often, a delay can come about if you have a recovery rebate credit listed on line 30 of your form 1040. This means you didn't receive all of your scheduled stimulus payments for the first and second rounds. The IRS needs extra time to process your return to reconcile discrepancies between what you reported and what the IRS shows.

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smitty152473

Level 6

I got all of my stimulus payments and didnt add NOTHING on line 30. Was tt program. That's what cause 11 week delay while I still wait.

smitty152473

Level 6

No I'm still waiting to. Wmr site says your refund is still being processed and a refund date will be given when available. Filed....January 28th. Accepted 13th of February. Talked to irs and they couldn't find any issues with my return. But was sent to the return department for further investigation ig. Lady there said their way behind and way understaffed and still trying to process returns from 2019, deal with coronavirus payments, and 2020 tax season. Ig we hurry up and wait.

DianeW777

Level 15

The timeline is unusual and aligned with the situation we face. This year has brought challenges. The IRS is required to reconcile the tax returns and stimulus payments as well as working on the third stimulus payments due to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). With the tax season and the changes taking place all at once, a delay should be expected for full payments. They want to be diligent and are required to follow any protocols they have been issued. They will make any adjustments and additional payments as they complete the process.

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smitty152473

Level 6

Exactly. For millions of us. They need to be reviewed MANUALLY by the irs. Which they told me could take up to 10 weeks being so backlogged.

sherlynn02

Level 3

i had a simple tax return. single 2 w-2s and thats it. it asked if i received my stimulus checks and how much. I put in the amounts not thinking too much except i wanted to file quickly to set up direct deposit for stimulus and tax refund. Its 10 weeks later NOTHING. nothing from irs, i did get my state rather quick. I need that money i had $0. I looked up mistakes on turbo tax that could hold up my refund, there it was someone said check line 30. i usually dont make enough to file taxes but i got in a car accident and i had to get a pay check coming in. first job barely 300 a week which made things worse because 300 will only get you back and forth to work and maybe one meal a day. so i went for a better job more hours- made 400 a week. Between 900- 1,000 union so they took 80 once amonth. It was serving food in the hospital, covid hit. 2 by 2 people left within 6 months i was doing the job of 2-3 people for an ungrateful employer. Work 9 days straight without day off. No real co-vid testing, not a penny bonus. Senate/ congress we are going to pay essentail workers it sounded great til the heros package came out . not another word about hazard pay. I cant seem to get paid, put up with racism at a union job. worked so hard i almost passed out driving home day 8- straight before enough was enough. now i would like my tiny tax refund. i called told irs about turbo tax error- it said do not amend. Got some good advice on here but didn't change anything getting screwed over....... Got covid shot 1 have had over aweek of side effects. sick everyday.....