After you file

Have you checked Where's my Refund??? It's an IRS tool to check the status of your refund. The IRS says it processes most returns within 21 days but in no way is that guaranteed. If you claimed children dependants, they are holding ALL refunds until at least 2/15/17. Check that tool and it should tell you the status on your refund. There's 3 bars. The first is accepted. 2nd bar is approved. Having all 3 bars means it's all said and it should also have a direct deposit date if you have all 3 bars lit up.