How long does it take to process returns with a injured spouse form

filed jan 3rd projected return date?
DianeW
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The information I have is from the IRS which provides an estimated time table:  

If you file Form 8379 with your original return, it may take 11 weeks to process an electronically-filed return or 14 weeks if you filed a paper return.  

You can review this information here if you like:  Instructions for Form 8379

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If you file that IS form then why doesn't turbo give a more accurate date. Mine says 3/15 but I didn't get it today.

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TT uses the standard 21 day goal that the IRS has.

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The IRS has different times a refund is issued so why would they say "21 day standard goal" when this is not accurate