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. Millions of taxpayers have not yet received there federal tax refunds.
Why does IRS say my refund is still being processed?
If your tax return status is “Still Being Processed” your tax return could be essentially on hold until the IRS corrects any issues and/or gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return.
How long after being processed do I get my refund?
If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.
Is there a difference between being processed and still being processed?
Processed means exactly what it is being processed if it switches to still being processed is completely different. They found something that didnt add up. A mistake or further review for a variety of reasons. You should get a letter but it would be best to call them because it could take.
Does still being processed mean audit?
If my refund on the IRS website says still processing does it mean I will be audited? There’s absolutely no reason to necessarily think that you’re under review or that an audit is pending, so please don’t worry. The “processing” message you see is perfectly normal. In fact, the messages and bars on the IRS.
Why is it taking so long for my refund to be approved?
This may happen if your return was incomplete or incorrect. The IRS may send you instructions through the mail if it needs additional information in order to process your return. You may also experience delays if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.
How do you know when your tax refund has been processed?
Whether you owe taxes or you’re expecting a refund, you can find out your tax return’s status by: Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool. Viewing your IRS account information. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
What time of day does the IRS deposit refunds?
Note that the IRS only updates tax return statuses once a day during the week, usually between midnight and 6 am. They do not update the status more than once a day, so checking throughout the day will not give you a different result.
What does it mean when it says its still being processed?
Depending on how you file your return will affect the amount of time the IRS will need to process your return. When you check the site you may see a message that reads “Being processed”, which means the IRS must first process your return and then approve your refund.
What does it mean when it says it’s still being processed?
“Being processed”, means the IRS must first process your return and then approve your refund. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after they receive your tax return, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.
What does it mean when still being processed?
If you are seeing this refund status “still being processed” it means the IRS can no longer guarantee your refund within the 21 day time frame. In some cases the IRS will correct the issue without further information being needed and you will update off this message to the “being processed refund status.