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 

[EA619]

When using the where’s my refund tool…it says my return has been received but it’s been on the first bar meter for over two weeks now…does anybody know how soon it moves to the next meter that says return processed?

[mesquitebean]

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@EA619 wrote:

Hey bro did you end up getting your tax refund in yet?

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You're posting in an old thread from last year.   Are you wondering where your tax refund is?

First, if you efiled, be sure your efiled return was accepted.   If using Online TurboTax, you can check at the Tax Home page.

If that showed your return was accepted, you can track your Federal refund at the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

If you filed a paper return by mail, it can take up to 4 weeks just to show up in that tool.

The FAQ below tells how to check on a state refund.   When you scroll down further there, you will see a link for your state.

FAQ:  How do I track my state refund?

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

[mesquitebean]

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@EA619  wrote:

When using the where’s my refund tool…it says my return has been received but it’s been on the first bar meter for over two weeks now…does anybody know how soon it moves to the next meter that says return processed?

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Most returns finish processing within 21 days, but a lot do not.   Some can take considerably longer if the IRS requires extra processing.    If it goes longer than 21 days, you can phone the IRS to see if they can tell you anything about the delay.

Here's the IRS phone number, but it's too soon to call.

IRS: 800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday

[EA619]

so i got the email saying my return was accepted Feb 18th  then it asked me to verify myself and i had to input a control number i completed that on March 17th so would you know how much longer i have to wait since march 17th?

and the where’s my refund tool it’s still on the bar meter that says “Return Recieved” i’m still waiting for it to change to “Refund Approved” ….would you know when it usually changes to refund approved?

[mesquitebean]

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@ EA619 wrote:

so i got the email saying my return was accepted Feb 18th  then it asked me to verify myself and i had to input a control number i completed that on March 17th so would you know how much longer i have to wait since march 17th?  and the where’s my refund tool it’s still on the bar meter that says “Return Recieved” i’m still waiting for it to change to “Refund Approved” ….would you know when it usually changes to refund approved?

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Oh.... if you had to ID Verify, you may have a significant wait.   A FAQ at the IRS website states that after ID verification, it "may" take up to 9 weeks to finish processing.   However, it doesn't necessarily take that long.  For many, it can be a lot sooner than that.    That's why they say "may" and "up to."   No one can tell you when that will be.  You'll just have to keep watching the WMR tool every few days.

Source:  Scroll down to see the FAQ for "Your Refund" at this page (under Help Topics)

 https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/verify-your-return

[EA619]

but i didn’t have to verify my ID  i didn’t upload my id at all…all i did was wait for notice to come in the mail with a control number on it and as soon as it came in i went back online to finish verifying i put that control number in and it asked me like 3-5 more questions then said congratulations you have verified your information and  said you don’t need to do anything else at the moment 

[mesquitebean]

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@ EA619 wrote:

but i didn’t have to verify my ID  i didn’t upload my id at all…all i did was wait for notice to come in the mail with a control number on it and as soon as it came in i went back online to finish verifying i put that control number in and it asked me like 3-5 more questions then said congratulations you have verified your information and  said you don’t need to do anything else at the moment 

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That's not what I meant. The notice means they wanted to verify that it was your tax return.    I was not referring to any ID document.  You should not have to upload an ID document with that method.   The IRS verification process works exactly as you described.  Normally, you get an IRS notice in the mail with a 14-digit control number, and use that to verify it's your return along with some other questions.  They were wanting to find out if it was you that filed the return.   If you completed the instructions, and it told you that you were finished, then all you can do is wait and check the WMR tool every few days.