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.
The IRS states that 9 of
10 returns will process in 21 days or less from being accepted not filed.
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 and due to the continued understaffing situation and
the gov shutdown they are likely to take much longer this year than last.
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.
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/irs-answers-common-early-tax-season-refund-questions-and-addresses-...
https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/2016-tax-changes
https://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Tax-Season-Refund-Frequently-Asked-Questions
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
