My federal and state tax return was accepted on 2/11/21, and I already received my state, but still haven't received my federal return. Is anyone else having this issue?

[tpetty115]

I'm in Illinois and usually receive my Federal return before my State, but this time I received State first and IRS is showing that my Federal is still being processed, even though it was accepted on 2/11/21.

[JoannaB2]

Yes, The IRS have backlog of income tax returns to be processed due to forms needed  to be updated and/or processing of stimulus payments. The IRS started processing electronically filed income tax returns on a first in, first out basis in February 12, 2021  The refunds are processed within 21 business days after IRS acceptance of the electronically filed return.

If you haven't received your federal refund, you may continue to access the IRS website under Refunds tab to check the status of your return

[tpetty115]

Thanks for your quick response. This was very helpful.