topic Re: Filing Status in After you file

Filing Status

dcravey23 — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:43:10 GMT

I filed on Feb 11th and my taxes are still sitting in a pending status, why?
I know several people who have filed after me that already have been accepted. Do I need to redo them? Please help!!

Re: Filing Status

TerukoL — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:56:33 GMT

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.

For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times.
Other things that can delay your refund include, but are not limited to:
Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets
Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
Identity fraud
Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process
Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution may need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.

Please click Why do some refunds take longer than others? to learn more.

Re: Filing Status

dcravey23 — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:57:36 GMT

I’m not asking abt refund status. I’m asking is there a reason my refund still shows pending and not received by the IRS

Re: Filing Status

BrandiLO — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:00:41 GMT

The status should update in approximately 24-48 hours but it could be longer. Unfortunately, once the return is submitted, TurboTax has no control over how fast the return is accepted. You should receive an email and/or text confirmation once the return is accepted.

Re: Filing Status

JDRN — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:03:24 GMT

I too have been in pending status for the 2.5 months. I have never had this issue before. I think there's a bigger issue than just the generic answer of it takes a few weeks to get your refund. It shouldn't take 2.5 months to process an electronic return!

Re: Filing Status

macuser_22 — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:08:36 GMT

@JDRN wrote:

I too have been in pending status for the 2.5 months. I have never had this issue before. I think there's a bigger issue than just the generic answer of it takes a few weeks to get your refund. It shouldn't take 2.5 months to process an electronic return!

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Re: Filing Status

JDRN — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:53:31 GMT

I was finally able to find out they pulled by return because they were checking for identity theft. But because the IRS mailrooms are closed and I was never mailed a letter telling me the processing had stopped, I spent 4.5 hours trying to reach the right person to release the hold on my return. Once that happened I had my refund in 10 days.

Re: Filing Status

JDRN — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:59:47 GMT

As I thought, it shouldn't take 2.5 months to process a very simple electronic return. They pulled the filing to check for identity theft. The system said it was "processing" but it wasn't. Nothing was happening since the mailrooms were closed. It took 4.5 hours, getting hung up on 4 times, and talking to 4 different people before my return was finally released from review. The IRS website is useless. It didn't have any useful info in this situation.

Re: Filing Status

sparten576 — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:02:10 GMT

Who did you end up having to call? I filed in february and in the same situation?

Re: Filing Status

CatinaT1 — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:05:37 GMT

The online link is your best option to track your refund. I have attached a link with more answers from the IRS as to why your refund may be taking longer to process.

Federal refund questions

There is a delay in processing the returns at the IRS due to Covid-19 and social distancing policies in effect.

IRS operations