Should i be alarmed if i have not received my refund after 7 weeks?

[DavidD66]

During normal times, seven weeks would be cause for concern; however this past year the IRS has been experiencing long delays with processing returns and sending refunds.  If you haven't already, go to 

Where's My Refund? and check the status.  

[mandykelman]

Thank you.  "Where's my Refund" has been processing since Feb 18th.  

[LenaH]

A lot of taxpayers are in the same situation as you due to the IRS backlog right now. Although The IRS issues most refunds from e-filed returns in about 21 days, some returns take more time to review. In addition, the IRS is processing millions of returns, as well as stimulus checks, and they are doing everything they can to be as prompt as possible. 

For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times.

Other things that can delay your refund include, but are not limited to:

• Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets
• Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
• Identity fraud
• Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process

@mandykelman