Waiting 3 months on a return

[11jp88]

My taxes were accepted on Jan 29th. It's now April 24th and it's says still processing.  What is going on? 

[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.

@11jp88

[11jp88]

I e filed with turbo tax it says it was accepted on the 29th of January,  as for the number they do not have telephone assistance due to covid 19, I was there was some way to get ahold of them. 

[JotikaT2]

It depends. 

The IRS issues a lot of refunds within 21 days, but it has been taking longer with the stimulus payment being issued in addition to the tax refunds. 

IRS processing time and refund status 

The online link is your best option to track your refund.  I have attached a link with more answers from the IRS as to why your refund may be taking longer to process.

Federal refund questions

Attached is a link with more information as to what departments are available to contact at the moment.

IRS operations