Why my 2019 tax refund is taking longer ?? It's already past 3 weeks since I filled electronically and I still haven't got any money yet

[JeanneLO]

According to the IRS website What to expect for Refunds This Year more than 9 out of 10 refunds are issued in less than 21 days after the IRS accepts the tax return.

It is possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. Where’s My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund. The tool is updated daily (usually overnight) so you will just usually need to check once a day.

Now, if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) there will be a delay as the IRS just started processing those returns this week.  

Please see the TurboTax FAQ: Some 2019 federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act for more information.  

Please see these TurboTax FAQ's on why some tax return refunds may take a while to be released and what steps you can take:

• Why do some refunds take longer than others?
• What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

To check on a state refund please visit your state Department of Revenue website as refund processing vary from state to state.

[Jmckinzey]

I mailed my federal tax return about March 22

[GiseleD]

Unfortunately, the IRS is extremely understaffed due to COVID-19. This has impacted the processing of e-filed returns. They are currently not processing paper returns, either. If you do not receive your refund by the time the IRS resumes normal operations, please reach out to them at 800 829 1040.

@Jmckinzey