What does it mean when ur tax’s went from recieved to prosessing

[Breannbxoxo]

What does that mean

[Cass0317]

It just means the IRS is in the process of reviewing your tax return. They are working on it.

Here is the general timeline of e-filed returns:

Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.

Please see the links below for more information:

• When will I get my IRS tax refund?

• Where's My Tax Refund? The IRS Refund Timetable Explained

[Critter-3]

Sadly the IRS tool only has 3 steps ... Received >> Approved >> Refund sent.   A lot happens between the received and approved steps and it would be nice if there was more steps on the meter but there is not.  The generic message that the return is being processed is all that is posted.  How long the IRS will take to process your return is unknown.  Although 9 out of 10 returns are expected to process within 21 days not all will be... check the tool every couple of days to get a progress report.  

[SweetieJean]

Also see:

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

[SweetieJean]

The IRS used to say "9 out of 10" within 21 days.   Now it says "most,"  which could be interpreted as a smidgen over 50%.