Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."

Nitestar — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:41:39 GMT

It has been nearly 6 months, and this seems to be a long time. I know the Coronavirus is an issue, but the information on site said that efiling should not have been delayed by much?

Re: Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 01:46:56 GMT

Lots of federal refunds have been delayed during the pandemic.

To check on regular tax refund status via automated phone, call 800-829-1954. (This line has no information on Economic Impact Payments.)

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

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. Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic.

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 20 of your 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

To call the IRS:IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.

Re: Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."

fanfare — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:54:53 GMT

If your return was diverted for manual inspection or review, you're out of luck.

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Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."

Re: Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."

Re: Are they having extensive delays in processing returns? I e-filed my Federal Tax return on 4/24/20 and it is still showing "Your tax return is still being processed."