"Being processed", means the IRS must first process your return and then approve your refund. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after they receive your tax return, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. Hang tight, you will see your status eventually change. Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once they approve your refund.

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nayaxo

Level 1

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What does "Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available." Exactly mean?

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
June 7, 2019
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"Being processed", means the IRS must first process your return and then approve your refund. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after they receive your tax return, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. Hang tight, you will see your status eventually change.

Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date once they approve your refund.

porche40

Level 2

WRONG INFORMATION...If your bar disappear absolutely don’t mean your being audited! Stay Woke.

Oooyahyah

Level 2

My tax return is “still being processed “ and I filed them in February

jlblair627

Level 2

Mine was accepted April 11th 2019 and its now July 2019 and still nothing

Jose V

Level 2

Wondering how TURBO TAX can really help us when IRS didn't send our tax refund?

mesquitebean

Level 15

@ Jose V wrote:
Wondering how TURBO TAX can really help us when IRS didn't send our tax refund?

If you're sure your Federal return was received by the IRS, and if your Federal refund is delayed because the IRS continues to process it, then TurboTax cannot help in checking on it or tweaking the IRS. Once it's in the hands of the IRS, they are the only ones with any info on what all they are doing with it.

See the info I left you in your thread at the link below, which tells you how to speak to a live agent at the IRS, and how to contact the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service, if necessary.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/after-you-file/discussion/irs-continue-postpone-tax-return-how-turbo-tax-help/01/836776#M185800

Jose V

Level 2

mesquitebean
Yeah all sound good, but the reason is TURBO TAX send me a email telling me they know IRS have any issues with my tax refund, VERY STRANGE cause I didn't receive my tax refund yet.....so TURBO TAX can't receive the pay too...understand?

Stejada

Level 2

When did you get your return afterall?? I am still waiting but since the end of May

Jose V

Level 2

Thanks God, Turbo Tax and IRS.

Jmoreno1

Level 2

Mine is still processing and it is DECEMBER 11, 2019. Anyone else ?

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@Jmoreno1 Did you read the response that is directly above your own post in this thread?

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Ksb189

Level 2

Why haven’t I gotten approved by the IRS I filed last week the 22nd of January and people i know that filed like yesterday got there taxes back how long would it be from them to switch from receive to approval

BrandiLO

Level 14

The IRS estimates that most refunds will be sent within three weeks after your e-filed returns are accepted. Many refunds will come sooner. You can check the status of your refund by going to www.irs.gov/refunds. For more information, please click here.

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davfreeman

Level 2

Where's My Refund was updated this morning to say:

Your tax return is still being processed.

A refund date will be provided when available.

The usual progress bar was no longer visible. I called the IRS immediately and was told that there didn't appear to be any problem and that my refund should still be sent within the 21 day period. I assume that the agent I spoke with would have any information relating to a potential problem. I encourage Where's My Refund, TurboTax, or at least the IRS on their website as to clarify what triggers this change in status. I'm sure this would alleviate a lot of anxiety. There seems to be a lot of speculation online about the cause (i.e. ID problems, EIC, healthcare information, etc). Like others there was nothing special about my return. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who are in a similar situation. I will try to update my situation to help others as I receive more information.

Besands1

Level 2

Does anyone else notice the fake **bleep**ory going on with these questions and comments from these turbo tax bots 🤖 all asked and answered different questions on January 7, 2019 at around 4:20 pm🤔 🤔

Besands1

Level 2

Does anyone else notice the fake Q&A going on with these questions and comments from these turbo tax bots 🤖 all asked and answered different questions on January 7, 2019 at around 4:20 pm🤔 🤔

1sharabouie2

Level 2

Ok why am i still on still being processing and a refund date will be available after i got accepted on the 14th of january

mesquitebean

Level 15

@ 1sharabouie2 wrote:

Ok why am i still on still being processing and a refund date will be available after i got accepted on the 14th of january

Only the IRS can tell you what all they are doing with your return. I'll tell you how you can speak to them lower in this posting, but there is no point in calling the IRS if you are subject to the following common delay:

By law (PATH Act), the IRS will not begin issuing refunds on tax returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit until after February 15. So filers with those credits likely won't get their refunds until late February, or in some cases, early March.

If you do NOT have such credits and are thus not subject to the PATH Act, the IRS says 9 out of 10 filers who efile and choose direct deposit will get their refunds within 21 days. That still leaves 1 in 10 that takes longer. Some returns are processed fairly quickly, while others require additional processing due to specific items in the return. And some are pulled at random for more thorough investigation.

If it has been longer than 21 days since acceptance, and you are not subject to the PATH Act, here's how to reach a live IRS agent to inquire about the delay:

800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday

When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

First choose your language. Then listen to each menu before making the selection.
Then 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 may then ask for your SSN, but do not enter it. Just wait. It may ask for your SSN a second time, but still do not enter it.
Then it will get "tired," and you'll get another menu. Choose 2 for "personal" then you should be transferred.

I usually use a speakerphone so I can work on something else while waiting.