Is a 15 day wait normal for taxes ?

0a0f82126d5c — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:33:14 GMT

I feel like I usually get my taxes sooner

Re: Is a 15 day wait normal for taxes ?

Critter-3 — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:40:53 GMT

The IRS tries to get refunds out in 21 days or less however if you have any amount online 27 and or 28 on your form 1040 then your return will not start processing until mid February so don't expect your refund before March 1st.

Re: Is a 15 day wait normal for taxes ?

MichelleLO — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:50:08 GMT

Most refunds are received within 21 days from the time a return has been accepted (received). However, some returns take longer than others. It's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. Keep checking the IRS Where's My Refund? site for updates. The IRS updates the site daily, usually in the overnight hours. You can also call the WMR Hotline at 800-829-1954 for updated status.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ: What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days? for more information.

Re: Is a 15 day wait normal for taxes ?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:54:12 GMT

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer. “21 days” is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount (line 35a of your 2022 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

OR——if you filed by mail, expect a long wait. It is taking the very backlogged IRS six to nine months to process mailed returns. Until a human opens your envelope and enters the data into the system, nothing will even show up on the refund site, so you will have to be very patient.

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act. Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

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