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After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

Have u received ur return yet? If so how long?

tfhagen
New Member

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

16 weeks since I e-filed and I'm getting "Your tax return is still being processed". I've tried calling IRS but get an electronic message that says they are too busy and hang up. Does someone have an IRS number I can use to talk to a human? 

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

@tfhagen The IRS only answers a small percent of the calls made to them.  There is not a "magic" way to get through.

 

Millions of people are waiting for the severely backlogged IRS to process their tax returns and send their refunds.   You are not the only one.

 

The IRS is backlogged —-they are still trying to process millions of 2019 returns; they received millions of e-files on the day they opened for 2020 returns, and now they are burdened with sending out another round of stimulus checks.   Congress changed the tax laws in the middle of the tax season so millions of returns need to be recalculated; and now on top of all that,  they have had to gear up to make monthly child tax credit payments.

 

 

Some delays are resulting from incorrect amounts that folks entered for stimulus checks they received.   Many people have been confused by the recovery rebate credit and completed it incorrectly.  The IRS may delay your refund while they cross-check to see what you received.  Some refunds are delayed because of the tax law changes that went into effect recently.   If your return has unemployment or the premium tax credit on it, that may be delaying it.

 

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

 

 

 

The IRS is opening mail within normal timeframes and all paper and electronic individual returns received prior to April 2021 have been processed if the return had no errors or did not require further review. As of July 31, 2021, we had 13.8 million unprocessed individual returns. Unprocessed individual returns include tax year 2020 returns such as those requiring correction to the Recovery Rebate Credit amount or validation of 2019 income used to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This work does not require us to correspond with taxpayers but does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund and in some cases this work could take 90 to 120 days. If, as a result, a correction is made to any RRC, EITC or ACTC claimed on the return, the IRS will send taxpayers an explanation. Taxpayers are encouraged to continue to check Where’s My Refund? for their personalized refund status and can review Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions.

How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to April 2021 and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors.  We are continuing to reroute tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper,  it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take 90 to 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s my refund or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s my refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. We’re working hard to get through the backlog. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.

 

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

I recently got an update on where’s my refund & it says my return has been sent to my bank on the 9th of September. I was suppose to get it on a check mailed to my address. Now another thing, when I look back at my 2020 tax return I see in the direct deposit area that the account number does have my social security number in it , do you know anything about this ? 

landerpiano
Returning Member

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

I filed 2/14/21. Next day said accepted and 'where's my refund' since 2/15 has said STILL PROCESSING. Today is 9/22/21. Over SEVEN months. A f ew months ago I received a letter from the IRS saying that someone is trying to claim my refund as a beneficiary and to let them know who I am. NO FORM NUMBERS ON THE LETTER - SIMPLE LETTER. I write back I AM NOT DEAD. I'm ME and ALIVE so NOBDY other than ME should be inquiring about My refund. I have literally called the IRS over 105 times since April and have been hung up on, waited for more than 9 hours to get a LIVE person on the line, have contacted My state congressional representatives in Washington to see if they could get some kind of answer as to where my refund is and WHY DID I GET THAT LETTER???? Answer - NONE. NO ANSWERS WHATSOEVER even to people in Congress. THIS IS BEYOND UNACCEPTABLE. This is CRIMINAL!!! Behind or not, there is NO LOGICAL ANSWER TO PURPOSELY DENY PEOPLE THEIR RIGHTFUL RETURNS. Close to 200 MILLION already processed and I STILL have to hear the stupidest answer yet of 'it's still being processed'. GET OFF YOUR LAZY BUTTS AND DO YOUR JOB!!!! At the VERY least, give Us ALL TRUTHFUL ANSWERS and COMMUNICATE!!! You owe me THOUSANDS from my refund and stimulus checks that I AM ENTITLED TO. NO MORE EXCUSES PLEASE. That moment passed MONTHS ago!!!!

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

@landerpiano Have you tried setting up an appointment with your local IRS office?  Or contacted a Taxpayer Advocate?

 

See this IRS website for local IRS offices - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1 

or call 1-844-545-5640 to set up an appointment
See this IRS website for Taxpayer Advocate in your area and a toll free number - http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Local-Taxpayer-Advocate

landerpiano
Returning Member

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

Tax Advocate has been ZERO help.  It's like the IRS says I don't exist according to them.

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

Same here can’t get through to anyone at the IRS they send you right to a voicemail that says they are not taking calls and it hangs up on you! Seriously! My refund large as well 

After 7 weeks: "Your tax return is still being processed" (e-file)

I filed mine but I have a concern with it. 2020 tax return was filed under my original name but I got a legal name change in 2021 around October. So one of my tax forms has my dead name on it but obviously I can't change that. From my understanding it shouldn't change anything because I have the same social security number but with my new full legal name. Would this cause any extended wait for my filing to be finished? I filed through turbo tax and I have emails saying everything checks out and it's been accepted but it's still been over 7 weeks. 

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