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My husband and I are still waiting for our federal tax return (filed 4/5/2021). I know they estimated delays this year, but how do I find out ETA?

 
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My husband and I are still waiting for our federal tax return (filed 4/5/2021). I know they estimated delays this year, but how do I find out ETA?

Only the IRS and your State control when and if a Federal or State tax refund is Approved and Issued.

 

If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

 

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
If over 21 days since being Accepted by the IRS and the tax refund is still Processing you can call the IRS and speak with an IRS agent concerning your tax refund.
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

My husband and I are still waiting for our federal tax return (filed 4/5/2021). I know they estimated delays this year, but how do I find out ETA?

IRS supplies your ETA on the Refund Status Page, but only at the last minute when they re ready to disburse funds.

My husband and I are still waiting for our federal tax return (filed 4/5/2021). I know they estimated delays this year, but how do I find out ETA?

I would plan on several weeks.  Some folks who efiled in February are still waiting.

Tax refund delays may be due to pandemic-related problems within IRS (wbrz.com)

What IRS Delays Mean for Your Money (msn.com)

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