Perhaps you are not subject to the PATH act which has been around for over five years. If you are getting earned income credit or additional child tax credit the IRS holds your refund as a fraud/identity theft prevention measure
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers
Up to now you have been fortunate if you have not had any delays. There are people whose 2019 refunds are still delayed a year later, and many people's 2020 returns are taking longer than normal thanks to the current pandemic.
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