@karimaureen The 21 days is an IRS Target only, it is not a guarantee. Many 2020 tax returns have been processed and refunds issued and many tax returns have not yet been processed. The only information for a tax refund is through the IRS.
On the IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's it states - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
It's been longer than 21 days since the IRS received my return and I haven’t gotten my refund. Why?
Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:
- Includes errors
- Is incomplete
- Is affected by identity theft or fraud
- Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. See Q&A below.
- Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation PDF, which could take up to 14 weeks to process
- Needs further review in general
We will contact you by mail when we need more information to process your return.
