You're probably right. It's probably just luck of the draw.  ... View more

Perhaps they processed single-filers first, and joint filers will take longer. I am a single filer, no EIC, no dependents, standard deduction, so about as basic as you can get. ... View more

I filed early and TurboTax said my return was accepted on 1/14/19. I got my refund by direct deposit today. Of course, my taxes are pretty basic and I don't have EITC or dependents or anything so that's probably why it was so fast.  ... View more

IRS accepted my return on January 14 ... View more

Same here! Refund approved and deposited to bank effective today 1/28.  ... View more