RobertB4444
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After you file

The first bar means received for them.  The second bar fills after it is processed.  It is perfectly normal for a tax return to remain in received status while it is looked at until it is completed by the service.  Once they have finished whatever review is necessary the second bar will fill and then the refund will be processed.  

 

As a downside, if they need to send you a letter in order to collect more information for any reason your return will remain in 'received' status until after you have received that letter and responded to it.

 

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