

TurboTax does not issue the actual refund. Per the IRS It takes approximately 6 weeks to process past due tax returns. It's taking us more than 21 days (and up to 90 to 120 days) to issue refunds for tax returns with the Recovery Rebate Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit.ĭon't file a second tax return. If you're due a refund from your tax return, you should wait to get it before filing Form 1040-X to amend your original tax return. Prior year tax returns have a longer processing time.


Some tax returns take longer to process than others, including when a return: We'll contact you by mail if we need more information to process your return.Įxpect delays if you mailed a paper return or responded to an IRS inquiry about your return. Where's My Refund says we can provide more information to you over the phone.It’s been more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return.Check the status of your e-filed return Approximately 24-48 hours after you have e-filed your tax return, you will receive an email from the IRS letting you know that your tax return has been accepted If your return was not accepted, visit this FAQ. It's been 21 days or more since you e-filed Now you just have to sit tight and count the days until you receive your refund.
