Not so long ago ... in a simpler time ... you mailed your return and the postman brought your refund check when the IRS sent it after 6 to 8 weeks or so. There was no way to call and check up on it, no online system letting you know moment to moment what is happening, no forum where folks lamented their situation and whipped up discontent since some were not getting their refund as fast as everyone else .... amazing that everyone managed to survive the wait for the refund check to come in the mail. Please, everyone take a deep breath and learn to be patient.
