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New Member
posted Mar 16, 2020 1:10:54 PM

So why have I not gotten my refund back

It’s been past 21 days

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Level 15
Mar 16, 2020 1:14:16 PM

The IRS target is 21 days from the tax return being Accepted to issue a tax refund.  It is 

NOT

 a Guarantee

 

Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.

 

To check the status of an e-filed return, open up your desktop product or log into your TurboTax Online Account. You can find your status within the TurboTax product.
If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
If over 21 days since being Accepted by the IRS and the tax refund is still Processing you can call the IRS and speak with an IRS agent concerning your tax refund.
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Then press 4 for personal or individual tax questions.
It should then transfer you to an agent.

New Member
Mar 31, 2020 7:20:59 PM

Why I have not gotten my money

Intuit Alumni
Apr 1, 2020 8:53:28 AM

@Elayasue71 Only the IRS would be able to provide you information on why you haven't received your refund. Please see the post directly above yours by @DoninGA for instructions on tracking your return and contacting the IRS.