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It's been 6 weeks and still processing

jdhale2020 — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:04:06 GMT

What should I do

Re: It's been 6 weeks and still processing

SweetieJean — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:10:56 GMT

Just sit tight. The IRS is seriously backlogged due to all the new tax laws and extra stimulus filings, as well as unprocessed 2019 returns left over from the COVID shutdown. Lots of other folks are still waiting (some longer than you), so please continue to be patient. Also see:

Why Tax Refunds Are Taking Longer Than Usual (forbes.com)

Re: It's been 6 weeks and still processing

MayaD — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:16:51 GMT

The IRS issues most tax refunds within 21 days of the filing season start, however, some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:

Includes errors
Is incomplete
Is affected by identity theft or fraud
Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. See Q&A below.
Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation PDF , which could take up to 14 weeks to process
Needs further review in general.

Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized date after we process your return and approve your refund.

You can also call the Taxpayer Advocate Service toll-free at 1-877-777-4778, or fill out Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS and is your voice at the IRS.