After you file

Most refunds take around three weeks to process. ‌However, as XmasBaby0 mentions above, if you had a credit on your tax return like the Earned Income Credit or the Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit, the processing time is a little longer.

The delay is due to the PATH Act or Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes, and it requires the IRS to hold refunds for returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until at least February 15.

You can use this IRS tool Where's My Refund? to check on the status of your refund. It provides updates regarding the processing of your tax return. 

You can also call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday. Make sure to have a copy of your tax return available.

These things can delay a refund:

• Your tax return has errors, is incomplete or is affected by identity theft or fraud.
• Your tax return needs a correction to the child tax credit or recovery rebate credit amount.
• Your tax return has a claim filed for an earned income tax credit, additional child tax credit, or includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation PDF.
• Your bank may take longer to post your refund to your bank account.

The IRS will contact taxpayers by mail if it needs more information to process their return.

Click here for "Why Is My Tax Refund Delayed? 7 Common Reasons"

Click here for "How to Track an Income Tax Refund"

Click here for   Why it may take longer than 21 days for some taxpayers to receive their federal refund

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