Why do I have a pending tax refund?
Emily Baldwin 
If the status says ‘pending’ it just means that your return has not been accepted or rejected by the IRS. Try checking the status of your Federal refund through the IRS Where’s My Refund tool: IRS — Where’s My Refund?
How long will my tax refund be pending?
E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer.
How do I get my pending tax refund?
To view Refund/ Demand Status, please follow the below steps:
- Login to e-Filing website with User ID, Password, Date of Birth / Date of Incorporation and Captcha.
- Go to My Account and click on “Refund/Demand Status”.
- Below details would be displayed. Assessment Year. Status. Reason (For Refund Failure if any)
How does the income tax refund process work?
Income tax refund is a process by which the Income Tax Department returns any excess tax paid by a taxpayer during a particular financial year (FY). This happens when the amount of tax paid by a taxpayer is more than his/her actual tax liability for that particular FY.
Why is my income tax refund not being credited?
Refund has been accepted by the Income Tax department but not yet credited. This can be due to 2 reasons. Either the bank details provided for refund credit are incorrect; or, if opted for refund through cheque, your address is incorrect. Reason is displayed in such cases. Correct the details and request a refund reissue.
What to do if you do not get a refund from the IRS?
If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page. You’ll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund.
How long will it take the IRS to review my refund?
When the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund, you can see your actual personalized refund date. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after we receive your tax return, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.
