Once accepted, it can take anywhere from a few days to
3 weeks (21 days) to go from acceptance to approval, and this timeframe is
unrelated to how, where, or when you filed, nor is it connected to how quickly
you got your refund last year. If your refund is still processing, it has not
been approved.
IRS
representatives will be able to research the status of your refund if your
return was accepted (received) more than 21
calendar days ago. Do not call this number if it has not been 21
calendar days since your acceptance. If it has, call them at 1-800-829-1040,
but prepare yourself for a potentially long wait times.
The most accurate place to check your
status is the IRS's Where's My Refund? site.
