What does refund has been processed mean compared to being processed

[mattygranny]

state website says my return has been processed, does that mean approved and will be sent a check?

[WillK]

Refund has been processed means that they have approved and are ready to send you your refund.

Your return being processed mean that your tax return is being processed.

Your status should change from being processed to accepted and then a date given for your refund.

Keep checking each day for that. 

[mattygranny]

Does this apply to state tax as well?  Thank you

[WillK]

Yes it does. Generally the same thing across the board.

[Delores60]

What  that means still processed

[Delores60]

It  been processed  about  4 months 

[Delores60]

It been  said  it processed  for about  four months 

[Delores60]

Are you still there 

[JotikaT2]

It depends.

Usually it means they are just taking some extra time to process your return.

Please see the following links for additional information as well as how to track the status of your state refund.

IRS processing time and refund status

Please see the attached for more specific information as it applies to your particular state. 

How to track my refund 

@Delores60

[Shellydierkes2012]

Suggested correction. The return will show 

RETURN WILL SHOW ACCEPTED by the IRS before showing PROCESSED. 

I just wanted to let u know you had it backwards. Don't worry, I have a backwards brain all the darn time! 😂😂 

[Anonymous]

efiled 23 days ago and still IRS system says, "Your tax return is still being processed." What exactly does this mean. Should I be worried? As an Expat it is almost starting to keeping me up nights with all that is going on back home. First time doing things this was with this firm. I know it has only been a couple of days past the 3-week 'window'... but still no further update. I keep checking. Perhaps my online location is the issue? 

[ReneeM7122]

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.  

@iamariva1957

[Anonymous]

Thank for the response.... but telling me, as an expert, to call the IRS although helpful did not answer my question. I was hoping for some insight.

[MaryM428]

Part of what is happening is that the IRS is running behind.  I have clients whose returns say still processing and Where's My Refund shows no progress, but they have received their refunds.  The IRS has had a lot of down time and a lot of extra work due to COVID.  Everything is not running exactly on time, but they are doing a great job with everything that they are being asked to do.  If your refund has been processed, that does mean that you will be getting your refund.  

If the refund is being sent, by check, the US Mail is also behind.  The best place to check is the IRS Where's My Refund website, but that is also not always up to date.

[Noots]

Im erica cauthorne i have received a letter from the irs say full amount of child tax credit