My taxes were accepted on 1/24/2018 and it still says processing, I can’t get a live person on the phone at the IRS what should i do

[DoninGA]

See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

If over 21 days since being Accepted by the IRS and the tax refund is still Processing you can call the IRS and speak with an IRS agent concerning your tax refund.

Call the IRS:  1-800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.  

So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info).  Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  

- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don’t enter anything.  

- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Then press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.

It should then transfer you to an agent.

[buggyridge]

Thank you. The above steps did get me to an IRS agent. Unfortunately I received the same answer as the status on the website-still processing-under review. Our taxes were accepted on 2/2/18. The agent I spoke with said to call back on 4/30/18 if we have not received our refund. Yes, that is almost three months. Hopefully this scrutiny and delay is not caused by a $105.00 child tax credit. Good luck to everyone.

[shanediddy456]

Wow that is crazy. Mine weee accepted on 02/11 and still says processing. I hope it doesn’t take till 04/30. They sure don’t wait to take taxes OUT o my paycheck every week.

[SweetieJean]

For 2018, see this:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-withholding-calculator">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-with...>

[akmac71777]

Mine was accepted 3/2/18. & to think i thought i my return was taking long! Lol patience is key yall 🙂

[lord_of-all]

For 2018 Tax Returns:

According to the IRS,

"By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). While the IRS will process your return when it is received, it cannot issue related refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting on Feb. 27, 2019, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return."

[baizabal2018]

I did mine jan 15 and its still staying processing

[eboni-m-brown]

i did mine 2/11/19 and still say proceassing

[tanaykendle]

I did my taxes 1/31/2018 and it still saying being processed