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Is there a delay in IRS processing 2020 returns? I filed 1 week ago and still in Received status?

 
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Is there a delay in IRS processing 2020 returns? I filed 1 week ago and still in Received status?

Yes - a HUGE delay.

 

The IRS is running behind due to COVID, CARES Act, stimulus and a huge amount of early tax returns being filed this year.

See this IRS newsroom release: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

Also:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tax-refund-delay-returns-backlog-growing-irs/

Also: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/04/23/stimulus-check-update-2021-tax-refund-delay-covid-re...

They are so delayed that they postponed the filing date from April 15 to May 17.

21 days is not a magic number - it is just a goal.

TurboTax only gives the general IRS (most returns are processed within 21 days) date. The actual date is known only by the IRS. TurboTax also does not adjust the general date for anything on the tax return. TurboTax receives no feedback from the IRS after filing.

The IRS says most refunds will be issued within 21 days - some faster, some longer.
(Most means more than half so many take longer - MUCH longer)

Each tax return is evaluated on it's own merits. There is no first-in-first-out. Two similar tax return submitted at the same time can have totally different processing times based on IRS criteria for examining tax returns that the IRS does not divulge.

Some returns will be held for ID verification or other verification. The IRS will send a letter if they require more information to process your tax return.


https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

Check your refund stratus here:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Check your state refund here:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund



**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

Is there a delay in IRS processing 2020 returns? I filed 1 week ago and still in Received status?

yes the IRS is behind in processing returns. some taxpayers have claimed they've waited over 90 days for their refunds.  at least you know the IRS got it. you'll have to be patient. 

LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

Is there a delay in IRS processing 2020 returns? I filed 1 week ago and still in Received status?

Yes, there is a backlog currently. The IRS is processing millions of returns, as well as stimulus checks, and they are doing everything they can to be as prompt as possible. 

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