Where is my Refund

[scottlev7960]

I submitted my return and was accepted on 1/29/2024 using Turbo Tax Deluxe. I took the standard deduction so I am confident there is no audit chances.  I still have not received my refund. I did my sons taxes the same day and he has already received his refund. When I check the IRS.gov website it shows as being received but does not give a reason for the delay. There is no reason why it is taking so long and with scammers I am concerned. How can I check to find out why such a long delay.

[ee-ea]

Saying what is happening to your return at the IRS would be speculation. All you can do now is, wait. At least you know that the IRS has your filing. It does not matter who sent your form to them. That is the sole destination for federal tax returns. No one has discovered a way to make any tax agency speed up working on or sending out refunds. No one ever will because they are an overwhelmed, over worked, under funded and under staffed government bureaucracy. Eventually you will get the pay off of your no interest loan to the government. 21 days is just an educated/informed guess which should not be relied on.

  Check out https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund   

[JulieS]

Yes, people are experiencing longer waits for their refunds this year. But it's difficult to get the IRS to tell you exactly what is happening with your return. 

If there is an issue with your return, the IRS will send you a letter explaining the problem and‌ may ask you to take ‌action to help resolve it. For example, some taxpayers are asked to provide proof of their identity before the refund is released. 

In most cases, the IRS can resolve the issue without help from the taxpayer. 
 

As always, you can use the Where's my refund?  to track your refund after it is accepted.