What does it mean when the IRS received your return and it is being processed?

This means the IRS has processed your return and has approved your refund. The IRS is now preparing to send your refund to your bank or directly to you in the mail if you requested a paper check.

What does your tax return is still being processed a refund date will be provided when available mean?

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.

How long will it say my refund is being processed?

They will provide an actual refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days. You can start checking the status of your refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your return.

Why are my taxes still being processed?

REASONS TAX RETURN MAY TAKE LONGER TO PROCESS: Is affected by identity theft or fraud. Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit using 2019 income. Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process. Needs further review in general.

What does it mean when it says it is being processed?

“Being processed” means that the IRS is reviewing your return. The IRS issues most refunds in about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review.

Why does the IRS take so long to process my return?

It is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue refunds for some 2020 tax returns that require review including incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amounts, or that used 2019 income to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).