IRS Updates “Where’s My Refund?”

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Now that you filed your taxes, you may be wondering, “Where’s My Refund?”.  I often wonder how we ever made it before e-file, when we mailed our paper tax returns and had no idea if they ever made it to the IRS.

Where's My Refund
Where's My Refund

Now we are able to receive confirmation that our tax returns were accepted and receive tax refunds quicker than we did in the days of paper filing, despite IRS processing delays.  Although the IRS has a refund cycle chart with estimates of when your tax refund may be deposited or mailed, per the IRS those dates are strictly estimates based on normal  processing.

You may have heard that the IRS is experiencing some processing delays. TurboTax has been working hard to get an update from the IRS on e-filed tax returns so we can give you the latest information regarding IRS delays.

We just received the following update from the IRS and we wanted to make sure you received the most up to date information.

Some taxpayers who filed electronically and received an acknowledgment from the IRS are concerned when they visit “Where’s My Refund” and are told that IRS has no information regarding their tax return.

The IRS informed us on February 10 that this is a temporary situation and it should be resolved in several days.  At that time, you will be able to get an expected refund date when you visit “Where’s My Refund.”

This is an IRS issue that impacts tax returns regardless of who sends them to the IRS. This is not a TurboTax issue.

If you have received an acknowledgment of your tax return from the IRS, then the IRS assures us they have received your tax return and are processing it.

Information on the status of your tax refund will be updated in “Where’s My Refund” once your tax return processes. This is a temporary situation, and the IRS expects to resolve the matter in a few days.

IRS expects the vast majority of tax refunds to continue to be issued
within the historical range of 10 to 21 days.

The IRS also updated its’ Where’s My Refund site with additional information in a FAQ that may help answer your questions.

We want to quickly share any updates we receive from IRS because we know some of you may be waiting for  your tax refund status and estimated direct deposit date.  We will continue to keep you up to date on any more additional information from the IRS.

Lisa Greene-Lewis

Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis

248 responses to “IRS Updates “Where’s My Refund?””

  1. This is a question, I filed with trubo taxi then received a letter from the irs they received it but there was a problem they think I filed 2017 tax for my deceased husband, he dieId Jan 28, 2018 he was alive all of 2017. I sent them all that they needed on 4/16/2018. I have no idea where my check could be it seems long enough.

  2. what does this means
    We have received your tax return and it is being processed.

    Please Note:

    For refund information, please continue to check here, or use our free mobile app, IRS2Go. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day.

  3. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE CHECK INTO THE 896/570 codes that holding up tax refunds due to aca penalties the are some many ppl expecting refunds with these code ppl who have filed after me with the penalty have gotten their refund… IRS say everything is correct with my refund and apparently a lot of ppl please help check out #club570 on face book over 800 ppl with same issues

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  5. What can I do if I never received a previous years return? I filed in 2010 and it was kicked back from my netspend card and I eventually just got tired of the run around from the irs. This is my first year being able to file since then.

    • I understand I’m going through the same thing.I filed in 2013 and was Supposed to receive money on that netspend card from IRS but it didn’t go through. Still awaiting answer.

  6. I wad in Afghanistan last yr when i filed my 2012 taxes on computer ….i didn’ t select the filing jointly and i went to my H&R Block and got it fixed supposedly.well its its been 4months and still no sign of my return in the mail.i would deeply appreciate some help ! Thanks.

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