After you file

@davieo60 - if the website says 'processing', the good news is you know the IRS has it.  There is probably an error or the return is under audit / review.  According to the IRS website, there are 1.7 million returns on hold for errors.  

 

did you check your transcript - there may be clues there

 

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript