Are there anyone else experiencing delay beyond normal processing for federal tax efile tax return

[4everprincess]

its been over 21 days since accepted but not showing Return Received but not being Approved

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

The IRS is getting more and more vigilant to prevent identity theft and fraud.   Last year in 2023 they flagged over a million returns for fraud by early March.   People who file very early in the season are sometimes scrutinized more.  Do not take it personally.   TurboTax does not get any information from the IRS after they accept your return, so no one at TT knows that your refund is delayed or why.  All you can do is wait for the IRS to finish processing your return.  Watch the refund site.  If the IRS wants more information from you they will request it.If they want you to verify your identity, you must follow the IRS’s instructions in order to do that.   In many cases they will send you a letter—and you will have to wait for that letter.

[xmasbaby0]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

[4everprincess]

Thank you for the quick response as I honestly thought I was the only one who is experiencing this issue. As you stated when returns are filed earlier than others would allow the IRS to really review documents that are being submitted. Along with all the fraud issues and scams which make perfect sense that more precautions are being in place. Just makes it hard when one is depending on the refunds or was expecting it within the timeframe noted when I filed. But as you mentioned that TT would not be the one to ask or expect to have the reasons for delays. 

I will continue to review the IRS site or mobile app to see if any progress. Thank you for your explanations