No, this is not bad, it is completely normal while the IRS is processing your return. The IRS releases most refunds within 21 calendar days after the e-filed return has been accepted. If there is anything needed or if your return is rejected, you will be notified. As of right now, from what you show above this is all normal processing. There are some things I have listed below that can account for longer processing time by the IRS.
The IRS updates every 24 hours so keep an eye on your status, you should see an update soon.
Here is the
general timeline of e-filed returns:
Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval >
Refund.
Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.
For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times. (EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit)
Other things that can delay your refund include but are not limited to:
- Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets;
- Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information;
- Identity fraud;
- Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process.
Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution may need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.
You can find additional information on the IRS website (refund faq's) here - https://bit.ly/2kcmOfT
