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The IRS has only 3 steps ... you will remain in the received (accepted for processing) with or without the bar actually showing ... many will see messages instead which is the same thing.  A lot will happen internally at the IRS until step 2 the refund is APPROVED for dispersal.  Think of the processing as a pipeline with filters ... some returns will slide straight through quickly and some returns will be caught in one or more filters which will require more time to clear. Processing time may be only a day or as much as several weeks if they send a letter for more information.  Once the return passes all the reviews the refund is cleared for payout. 

It would be nice if the IRS had a more comprehensive tracking system but for now this is all the IRS  has so patience will be needed as the IRS does it's job.