Some tax returns take longer than others to process depending on your tax situation. Some of the reasons it may take longer include incomplete information, an error, or the IRS may need to review it further. I requested my money be automatically deposited into my bank account, but I was mailed a check.

What if my refund is over 21 days?

What To Do Next? If it has been over 21 days since your return was being accepted by the IRS (or 6 weeks if you filed a paper return) and the tax refund status has not changed or WMR has no updated message for delays, you can call the IRS and speak with an agent concerning your tax refund.

Can a tax return take longer on TurboTax?

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer. Many refunds are taking longer during the pandemic. Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS.

Can a tax return take longer than 21 days?

It was accepted but have not seen the return. Sometimes, your federal refund can take longer than 21 days to process. (See the FAQ below for reasons why this may occur). Once accepted the IRS takes over with status updates. Use the IRS Where’s My Refund? tracker for detailed, personalized refund status updates.

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Is there any update on my tax return?

TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS. If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.