What does "Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available." Exactly mean?

[JolieHome]

Same for me

[misshardtermon]

Why is my status still saying my refund is still being processed?

[DavidD66]

It means your return has been received, and has been selected for manual processing because it either has what the IRS believes is an error, missing information, or something that was flagged for further review.  It doesn't mean that there is actually a problem with your return, it just means it's going to take (a lot) longer to process, as the IRS has a backlog in regards to anything that requires manual processing.

[Mikej48]

I filed my 2020 taxes based off my unemployement for 2020. I got $134.00 then noticed what President Biden, said. On my google drive theres a tax form showing $12,400 plus$1338.00 from unemployement.I'm not sure who ,when and/or where theform came from.i was tol i got disqualied fot unemployement. After 2 weeks . I appealed but phone  bill didn't get paid No money.  Appeal ruling claimed no one showed up.

[Cburns8577]

I call they said my return came out of review a week later now they are auditing me regardless that I claimed my child last year and they didn't do nothing didn't stop and didn't give me no how this year I claim the same child and they're holding me up and then they're auditing me now TurboTax wants to charge me so protection they don't want you to pay they revoke it because now they want you to pay their money before they decide to help you

[kevvy]

@Mikej48 I'm sorry but your writing isn't very clear. If I understand you correctly, it seems that you are saying you have received notice of unemployment paid in your name, but you know nothing about this? If this is correct, you may be a victim of unemployment fraud. You will need to contact your local Department of Labor. They will guide you in how to get this resolved, including what form to file with the IRS. 

[Heather_Rayne22]

My husband Richard an I Heather filed in January it was the 1st through the 6th but one of those days.. Anyways my ? Is how come we have not received nothing was changed on it other than a huge decrease in our finance, that took a straight nose dive. He has a shop he rents (which can't afford) he sells appliances and miscellaneous items an ever since this pandemic, man it really hurt us I think we closed a good 4 or 5 months (said I think he knows how long) we were only getting by through God's help that's it. Bc without there would have been no way at all, (which this is not relevant to my ? But omg God is real an loves everyone junkies, prostitutes, bad n good, is my point an when you been doing good oh he will always provide ALWAYS, and the only one who will never let you down, point to this is please if u don't have God, Jesus In your heart I encourage whoever reads this to just call out to Him u don't know how to pray speak your heart, He knows what u need) Anyways not sorry bout ever telling about our God when I can, but I know that had nothing to do with our refund, my husband wants to know bc he trying to buy a car his messing up wondering since it's been over 4 months since we filed if you or whoever could possibly no the delay if not, that's ok just thought I would give it a shot, don't hurt to ask.. Anyways was just wondering being they said it was so low when we filed that we getting back same as last an I worked more than then last time we filed.. Anyways well thanks 4 your time it's meditation time. If u don't have n answer we will just keep being patient n knowing God will provide ALWAYS. By the way If u do have HIM in your heart I ask everyday you tell someone about God daily n all blessings he can do for you like take anxiety worry fear etc. Even if you just lost ask for guidance get in His word give Him 6months hey what u got to loose, n if you do got Him than tell someone else that. You probably know already n do all that if so well hey I got to speak about God n how loving n 4giving He is an tell yal one thing ppl will ALWAYS let you down but GOD will not. Ok thanks I think  husband calling tomorrow but heard u can't never get through ok thanks prayers for all.. have a lovely blessed morning..

[xmasbaby0]

@Heather_Rayne22  First make sure your e-file was accepted.   If you e-filed in January you filed really early because the IRS did not begin to accept 2020 e-files until mid-February.

Did you e-file?  Did you click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

If the IRS accepted it, what does it say here?  

https://www.irs.gov/refunds         

  Or does your account say “Ready to Mail?”

Note:  If it says “Ready to Mail” or “Printed” that means YOU have to mail it yourself.  TurboTax does not mail your tax return for you.

There are a lot of delays for 2020 refunds because the IRS is backlogged.

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.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 34of your 2020 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

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

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-pr...

To call the IRS:IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

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

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

[kelly_o1984]

What does, “Your tax return is being Processed mean”?

[Sabrinastevens]

I was told to wait 10 weeks for my taxes or a letter has been no letter and no tax refund it has been 12 weeks what can I do

[claptonrulez]

At this point, Just wait it out... I'm in the same boat, F/A 2/26 

[amy62382]

@claptonrulez  Yeah that’s a good idea to just wait it out. Cause they are still doing another batch of stimulus checks and returns and refunds. I finally got my refund approved. Now just waiting for them to mail it. It says that it’s scheduled to be mailed by the 14th. Which it’s today. So I’m not sure when they are going to mail it. And hopefully that they know that they still owe me the third stimulus check. Cause I never received it. I mean that’s why I had to do taxes to claim the first and second stimulus checks. Hope that you get yours soon 

[Munozjennya]

That's exactly what I was wondering.  If WE get penalized for submitting our taxes late, then THEY should as well. Short staffed or not, it is not our fault so why should we be inconvenienced? At the very least they should be penalized or we should be compensated. 

[nanzalady83]

There's over 25 million unopened returns from 2019...... That's why I started this post from wayyy back yonder in 2019 on 152* specifically because if you've gotten a transcript and no flaws and still has 152* it means it's just a sitting Duck! Like all the rest of us in our financial situations until someone there until more than one person there can understand why people are a bit annoyed waiting for two years.. this post will keep on chatting! 🤷🔥😂

[nanzalady83]

I'm gonna also add that more than 90 percent of Americans are middle or lower income who are also penalized or waiting longer because some "Elite Peeps did not report the other 20 percent of there incomes that are above $100,000 a year. So another reason to add, why are we all penalized because of what someone else did? If our transcripts are Accurate then release it!