The irs accepted my federal return January 27, my return includes the child tax credit.. Why am i still waiting? Is anyone else waiting that filed around the same time?

[shood212]

@stephanie41905  yes I'm still waiting, when you call they don't tell you anything

[stephanie41905]

I know. That's if you get through. I had the bar then on the 22nd it went away and has since said returned received still being processed

[Krystalfra89]

Same thing with my federal return... it was accepted on feb 9th, then WMR bars disappeared on feb 24th, then it said "information does not match" and now its saying "Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available". Never have I had this experience in the past and it's got me anxious and worried... I got my state refund today, and I feel like my federal should've been approved by now....

[JakailaLO]

This is normal. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find a record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. 

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-pending-mean/00/26331

[Krystalfra89]

@JakailaLO Okay and what if I forgot a w2 from a job I worked at for less than 2 months? I did claim exempt for that one also. Would I still get a refund and have to amend later? I did not make money the whole year for 2019 either. My refund isn't that much. I called the irs and they just said that it's still processing and I have to wait until it's been 21 days which will be February 29th.

[JakailaLO]

Yes, you should expect to still receive a refund and yes, you will need to amend it. But wait until the original return has been processed. You can use this link for instructions on how to amend your 2019 return: How do I amend my 2019 TurboTax Online return?

[Krystalfra89]

@JakailaLO alright thank you.  So I should have a refund date by feb 29th then?

[stephanie41905]

So its been over 21 days.  Accepted the 27TH of january and still sais return has been received an is still processing. Haven't received any letters or anything... What is going on...

[JakailaLO]

 It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find a record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. 

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-pending-mean/00/26331

[Krystalfra89]

Wow seriously? It's been over 21 days and still nothing? That doesn't make me feel better at all. Starting to think I should've filed somewhere else. 

[JakailaLO]

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.

Once your return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS.

To track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-pending-mean/00/26331

[stephanie41905]

Ikr. I'm like any day now...

[JakailaLO]

It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find a record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. 

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-pending-mean/00/26331

[Krystalfra89]

I checked my refund status today and now have a direct deposit date of March 4th! Any luck with yours?