What does it mean when it says, once your return has been issued?

[wendymallen]

It's says on my federal that once my return has been issued, my money will be on its way, what exactly does that mean?

[SweetieJean]

It means the IRS has not yet issued your refund.

https://www.irs.gov/uac/newsroom/avoid-the-rush-use-irsgov-for-quick-answers-to-questions