Why I haven't received my Federal Tax refund? Since I have already received my State LA Refund.

[Critter-3]

The fed and state returns are processed by totally separate taxing authorities  so they do not come at the same time  and the processing time for one can be vastly different from the other.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

[3xknight]

So, what is the accumulated time for me to receive my Federal Tax Return when the estimate return date is present? 

[xmasbaby0]

@3xknight That is controlled by the IRS.

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2022 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-...

[ErnieS0]

The IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. Taxpayers should check Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov for their personalized refund status.

Where's My Refund? is updated once a day.

If Where’s My Refund? says your return is processing with no date it means the IRS pulled your return off the assembly line and is looking at it.

That doesn’t mean you’ll get audited. The IRS may be correcting something or it may verifying your identity. There’s no way to know why it’s in processing or how long the process will take because there is no standard time.

Even if you call IRS at 1-800-829-1040, they may not be able to tell you if your return is sitting on a pile on someone’s desk.

When to Call IRS

Call IRS about your refund status only if Where's My Refund directs you to contact IRS.

IRS phone numbers and tax help options

If Your Refund Is Delayed

Your refund may be delayed if your return needs corrections or extra review. If IRS needs more information to process your return, IRS contact you by mail.

Why your refund might be taking longer

[tschaenn3394]

It's been over the 21 days since I filed my Federal Tax return. My tax return was accepted on 02/06/2023 and is still being reviewed. I would like to know the details of the review and if there are any discrepancies. I filed with a good review (no mistakes & low risk of audit).  What is the status and why is it taking so long?

[DoninGA]

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax 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.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 3 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[xmasbaby0]

TurboTax receives no information at all from the IRS after you file your tax return.  No one at TurboTax knows that your return is under review, nor do they know why.  Only the IRS can provide information to you.   Watch the IRS refund site for information.

And....luckily for you the filter removed some of the personal information you tried to post here.  This is a public web site that can be seen by anyone including scammers and would-be identity thieves who would love to get your SSN or contact information and pretend to be from TurboTax.  Do not post your personal information here.

[mcgrath1234tax]

I have not received my 2021 or 2022 federal tax return 

[xmasbaby0]

@mcgrath1234tax

TurboTax does not get any information at all from the IRS after you file your tax return.  No one at TurboTax knows what the IRS is doing with your return.

There have been a lot of delays for 2021 federal refunds.  Did you mail your return or e-file?

If you mailed it:

MAILED RETURNS

If  you mail a tax return (or a payment) to the IRS, it is a good idea to use a mailing service that will track it like UPS or certified mail so you will know it was received.

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s. 

TurboTax will not know anything about your mailed return, and will continue to show “Ready to Mail” on your account.  TurboTax will not know that you put your tax return in an envelope and took it to a mailbox.  TurboTax does not get updates on mailed  (or e-filed) returns.

The IRS refund site recently changed and is now showing information for 2020 returns as well as information for 2021 returns so you can check the IRS site.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2020 or 2021 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Or......

Did you e-file?  Did you click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

Does your TT account say that your return was accepted?  Or does it say something else—like “rejected”, “printed” or “ready to mail?”  If it does not say accepted then it was not filed unless you put it in an envelope yourself and mailed it.

 TurboTax does not mail your tax return for you.

If your e-file was accepted:

If you chose to have your fees deducted from your federal refund:

Santa Barbara Tax Products Group, LLC  (SBTPG) is the bank that handles the Refund Processing Service when you choose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your refund. This option also has an additional charge from the bank that processes the transaction. 

You can contact them SBTPG, toll-free, at 1-877-908-7228 or go to their secure website www.sbtpg.com 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2580357-who-provides-the-refund-processing-service

To call the IRS:IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

TAX ADVOCATE

At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your area's IRS Taxpayer Advocate.

http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate

Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html