Does the 21 day processing time include weekends?

[Eugene51313]

So true! 

[macuser_22]

21 days is not a magic number - it is just an average.

TurboTax only gives the general IRS (most returns are processed within 21 days) date. The actual date is known only by the IRS. TurboTax also does not adjust the general date for anything on the tax return. TurboTax receives no feedback from the IRS after filing.

The IRS says most refunds will be issued within 21 days - some faster, some longer.

Each tax return is evaluated on it's own merits. There is no first-in-first-out. Two similar tax return submitted at the same time can have totally different processing times based on IRS criteria for examining tax returns that the IRS does not divulge.

Some returns will be held for ID verification or other verification. The IRS will send a letter if they require more information to process your tax return.


https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

Check your refund stratus here:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Check your state refund here:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

[eval92]

My federal was approved on February 11,2021 and my state was approved on February 16. I still have yet to receive my federal but received my state yesterday March 11, 2021 how does this make any sense ! I need an answer from a professional or that can back up whatever they say.

[ReneeM7122]

@eval92 

You can check the status of your refund directly on the IRS website.  Here is the link:  https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Here is a TurboTax article with more information about refunds.

You can find out your tax return's status in the following ways:

• You can use the IRS Where's My Refund tool.
• You can try calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 but the wait times may be quite long. 
• You can  view your IRS tax account.  

[EvansLindsey]

My returns were accepted on the 23rd and still processing another friend of mine her taxes were accepted mid Jan and still processsing but some who applied last week are already getting theirs and they claimed the EITC credit 

[EvansLindsey]

It’s never taken this long to get my refund it’s been 22 days it’s crazy 

[Itsllo]

What’s going on is that the orange turd who gave the biggest tax breaks to the billionaires during the first term that we were subjected to is set to expire this year unless congress reauthorizes it.. That is the real reason that musk is auditing government agencies. Because they need to come up with the funds in order to continue to give these tax cuts to billionaires like trump and the CEO’s aka our new oligarchy before Orange turd declares he’s out new dictator. So they will be looking at every return thoroughly and make sure you pay anything that is owed