the IRS is way behind in processing returns and issuing refunds. this is due to lack of on-site staffing due to the pandemic, an outdated computer system, changes to the tax laws after the start of the year that affects 10's of millions of returns, and many more reasons. there was a thread on the internet that the IRS had about 30 million returns still needing processing and it had not even processed all of the 2019 returns. there is nothing anyone can do to speed up the refund.
