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Does the 21 day processing time include weekends?

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June 3, 2019
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TurboTax Deluxe Online

It should include weekends since it does not specify 21 business days. The 21 days is the timeline that the IRS hopes to meet it could take additional time depending upon your return and the volume that they receive.

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Gloryann

My taxes were accepted on Jan 28th and it's still saying being processed what's going on

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Agregory474

Mine was too, and it also says being processed.

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JohnW152

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. For one out of 10 taxpayers eligible for a refund, it will take 21 or more days to receive it, by the IRS’s accounting.

See the IRS’s Let Us Help You page for more information.

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EvansLindsey

It’s never taken this long to get my refund it’s been 22 days it’s crazy

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Cilleck

Does the processing days to get refunds include weekends

VictoriaD75

Yes. The 21 days includes weekends. However, some refunds can take longer, specifically those with refundable tax credits. If you have Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, your refund could be delayed for additional processing. The PATH Act created extra due diligence by the IRS on returns claiming these credits. You can find additional information in the link below. You may also track your refund status with the IRS Where's My Refund tool.

PATH Act

Where's My Refund

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Mad Cow

It’s been 23 days and I hadn’t receive my refund. All it’s says still processing. Should I call the irs or wait?

AmyC

You can call them (800) 829-4477 or use Where's My Refund?.They may be reviewing your return. They could send you a letter asking for additional information. If you had refundable credits, those refunds are just being processed.

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Kaguilar1988

They didn't start accepting refunds until February 12th so the date would start on February 12th

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Irene2805

The IRS states that they issue most refunds in less than 21 calendar days from the date the return was accepted by the IRS. This is a target only and not a guarantee.

It can take anywhere from a few hours to 3 weeks for the IRS to officially accept your return and then your information should show in the Refund tool within 24 hours of acceptance.

You can check the status of your refund by going to the IRS Refunds page. You can click on the Check My Refund Status link or download the IRS2Go app for your mobile device. Wait at least 24 hours after your return has been accepted

If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), you can expect to get your refund as soon as the first week of March if:

You file your return online
You choose to get your refund by direct deposit
We found no issues with your return

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ecannon1982

I have been waiting and on day 17 now but when I call the number It says it was filed on the 12th but not yet received what is going on do I need to call and speak with somebody

ReneeM7122

Yes. The 21 days includes weekends. However, some refunds can take longer, specifically those with refundable tax credits. If you have Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, your refund could be delayed for additional processing.

The IRS has a tool that you can use to check the status of your refund. Here is the link.

@ecannon1982

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Eugene51313

Since it's charges people interest when the taxpayer is late, I wonder if I'll see interest from them on my stimulus check

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NAOMIE94

I have been seeing this with thousands on a few groups I am in. I've also seen that the updates on the IRS site are not working properly hundreds of people already paid and it still States processing or accepted just by chance they check their cards and they had their refunds. But I've also seen all kinds of people as myself included in the same boat it's crazy to me they tell you to call if it's been 21 days or more however can't get through to a human it just hangs up on you wow what a great system we have!

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Eugene51313

So true!

macuser_22

21 days is not a magic number - it is just an average.

TurboTax only gives the general IRS (most returns are processed within 21 days) date. The actual date is known only by the IRS. TurboTax also does not adjust the general date for anything on the tax return. TurboTax receives no feedback from the IRS after filing.

The IRS says most refunds will be issued within 21 days - some faster, some longer.

Each tax return is evaluated on it's own merits. There is no first-in-first-out. Two similar tax return submitted at the same time can have totally different processing times based on IRS criteria for examining tax returns that the IRS does not divulge.

Some returns will be held for ID verification or other verification. The IRS will send a letter if they require more information to process your tax return.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

Check your refund stratus here:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Check your state refund here:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

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eval92

My federal was approved on February 11,2021 and my state was approved on February 16. I still have yet to receive my federal but received my state yesterday March 11, 2021 how does this make any sense ! I need an answer from a professional or that can back up whatever they say.

ReneeM7122

@eval92

You can check the status of your refund directly on the IRS website. Here is the link: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

Here is a TurboTax article with more information about refunds.

You can find out your tax return's status in the following ways:

You can use the IRS Where's My Refund tool.
You can try calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 but the wait times may be quite long.
You can view your IRS tax account.