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Today marks 21 days since my return was accepted and now it doesn't show any bars when tracking and states it is still processing. Should I call or wait a few more days?

larryjames716198 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:05:52 GMT

Originally the "Where is my refund" tool on the IRS website showed bars reflecting the progress of my refund. It then showed it could not find my information for a day, then went back to showing bars, and then yesterday it does not show any bars or that it might take 21 days but states it is still processing and they will let me know once it is approved. I did have to claim my stimulus on my refund as I did not receive either last year. I'm not sure if this is causing the delay, but as of today it has been 21 days. I'm not sure if this is a common issue happening and if I should wait a few more days or maybe a week or if I should try calling.

Re: Today marks 21 days since my return was accepted and now it doesn't show any bars when tracking and states it is still processing. Should I call or wait a few more days?

Char_hart80 — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:44:03 GMT

I'd like to know also, because it seems there's a few of us going through a similar issue. Not sure if the IRS phone lines are up and running as yet, (because you will be advised to contact the IRS after 21 days), I tried on and off yesterday and kept getting a voice recording basically stating to call back later as there phone lines are down. And you'll also be advised to keep checking your status on the IRS website.

Its frustrating because I'd like to know if I possibly did something incorrect and I'd like to fix it asap because like most we desperately need these funds for various reasons.

I just pray that it's just a delay because of stimulus checks going out, and not because I missed something, or incorrectly put an extra digit somewhere and caused a major delay on my refund, and now have to wait for the IRS phone lines to go back to normal and hopefully get through to someone just to fix something minor.

Either way, good luck and fingers crossed we'll all get our returns soon.

Re: Today marks 21 days since my return was accepted and now it doesn't show any bars when tracki...

AmyC — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:02:25 GMT

If your refund included earned income credit, additional child tax credit, or stimulus, your refund is expected to be delayed. See Why is my IRS refund taking longer than 21 days?