topic Re: "Is Still Processing" in After you file

"Is Still Processing"

Ibjt27610 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:01:22 GMT

After filing my taxes, I looked on the Where's My Refund on the IRS.gov and it looked normal, I had one bar and I received "your return is processing". The following day I checked again, but this time I lost the bar and I received "your return is still processing". Is that a good or bad thing? My 21 days will be up in a few more days

Re: "Is Still Processing"

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:24:04 GMT

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. “21 days” is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.

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 2022 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.

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act. Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

Re: "Is Still Processing"

HopeS — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:12:50 GMT

As mentioned by xmasbaby0, the IRS typically takes 21 days to issue your refund after your re-filed return is accepted.

Some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:

Is incomplete
Needs further review in general
Is affected by identity theft or fraud
Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit

You can also track your refund by calling the IRS between 7 AM -7 PM EST if your refund is significantly delayed. The telephone is 1800-829-1040.

@Ibjt27610

Re: "Is Still Processing"

Mrrkinggg — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:45:47 GMT

Nah it was weird op same thing happened to me same time line too I even have my state already