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hiltsbilt
Returning Member

Why is it taking so long to get my refund? online keeps saying being processed. Its been 7 weeks

Ditto, I think it's because of covid and also all the stimulus stuff. I have read that this is the most complicated tax season in history.

LenaH
Employee Tax Expert

Why is it taking so long to get my refund? online keeps saying being processed. Its been 7 weeks

A lot of taxpayers are in the same situation as you due to the IRS backlog right now. Although The IRS issues most refunds from e-filed returns in about 21 days, some returns take more time to review. In addition, the IRS is processing millions of returns, as well as stimulus checks, and they are doing everything they can to be as prompt as possible. 

 

For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times.

 

Other things that can delay your refund include, but are not limited to:

  • Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets
  • Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
  • Identity fraud
  • Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process

Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution may need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.

 

@cbrown2103

@hiltsbilt

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