I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?

harryloveshermio — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:08:51 GMT

They have been accepted.

Re: I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?

fanfare — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:30:52 GMT

If you did not get your refund in 21 days, there was an issue or error on your return that required "review".

You should contact IRS to find out what is gong on.

@harryloveshermio

Re: I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 03:59:45 GMT

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 2021 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.

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: I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?

Mike9241 — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:18:06 GMT

you must first try to contact the IRS at the phone number given.

there is also the IRS refund hotline -800-829-1954

after multiple attempts, the IRS tax advocate in your state may be able to help.

see this webpage for more details

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/

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Re: I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?

Re: I filed in February and still haven't received my federal and its now November. Any ideas?