Is the IRS delaying refunds in 2020?

The IRS' website states that some tax returns for the 2020 year are taking longer to process and refunds are taking longer than 21 days to be issued.
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Why is the IRS taking so long for 2020 refunds?

COVID-19 Processing Delays

It's taking us longer than normal to process mailed correspondence and more than 21 days to issue refunds for certain mailed and e-filed 2020 tax returns that require review. Thank you for your patience.
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Are federal tax refunds for 2020 delayed?

There are lots of reasons tax refunds are taking longer than 21 days. Tax returns are piling up at the Internal Revenue Service, and millions of taxpayers are experiencing refund delays beyond the typical 21 days or fewer for e-filed returns electing a direct deposit refund.
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Why is the IRS delaying my refund?

Your refund may be delayed if you made math errors or if you forgot to sign your return or include your Social Security number. It may also be delayed if your dependents' information doesn't match IRS records, or if you left out a corresponding schedule or form to support a deduction or credit, says Pickering.
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Why am I still waiting for my 2020 refund?

Over the last two years, the underfunded and understaffed IRS was swamped with new responsibilities. The result was a backlog of tax returns, with millions of Americans still waiting for their 2020 refunds. As they prepare 2021 taxes, they're still feeling the impact of waiting almost a year for a much-need check.
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How far behind is the IRS on 2020 tax returns?

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, it's possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.
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Is IRS catching up on returns?

IRS catching up on backlog of unprocessed returns

The Internal Revenue Service has been working to reduce its backlog of millions of unprocessed tax returns from last year, as it comes under pressure from Congress and accounting groups to perform better as another hectic filing season comes to a close.
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Why is my refund taking longer than 21 days 2022?

Things that can delay a refund:

The return has a claim filed for an earned income tax credit, additional child tax credit, or includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse AllocationPDF. The time it takes a taxpayer's bank or credit union to post the refund to the taxpayer's account.
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How long does it take for refund to be approved 2021?

When you e-file, it typically takes 24 to 48 hours for the IRS to accept your return. Once your return is accepted, you are on the IRS' refund timetable. The IRS typically issues refunds in less than 21 days.
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Why is my 2021 refund delayed?

Specifically, delays can happen if the return has errors, is incomplete, or if the filer is affected by identity theft or fraud. It's also possible for a return to get delayed if the 2021 child tax credit or recovery rebate credit aren't accounted for.
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How long can the IRS hold your refund for processing?

If you file a missing or late return, the IRS will process your returns and issue your refunds (generally within 90 days).
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What does it mean when it says your tax return is still being processed 2021?

If your tax return status is "Still Being Processed" your tax return could be essentially on hold until the IRS corrects any issues and/or gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return.
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What does it mean when the IRS says your tax return has been received and is being processed?

This means the IRS has your tax return and is processing it. Your personalized refund date will be available as soon as the IRS finishes processing your return and confirms that your refund has been approved. Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days.
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What does it mean your tax return is still being processed a refund date will be provided when available?

A refund date will be provided when available." Exactly 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.
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Why is my refund taking so long?

Your return could have been flagged as fraudulent because of identity theft or fraud. Some returns are taking longer because of corrections needed that are related to the earned-income tax credit and the pandemic-related stimulus payments (officially termed a “Recovery Rebate Credit”).
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Why has my refund been accepted but not approved?

First, they look for things like back taxes and unpaid child support. If they find any debts, they'll offset (reduce) your refund to cover the outstanding amount. Once they are satisfied that you have no outstanding debts, they will approve and then issue your refund.
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What day of the week does the IRS deposit refunds 2021?

The IRS only issued refunds once per week under the old system. They now issue refunds every business day, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
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What to do if it's been more than 21 days and no refund?

Though the chances of getting live assistance are slim, the IRS says you should only call the agency directly if it's been 21 days or more since you filed your taxes online, or if the Where's My Refund tool tells you to. You can call 800-829-1040 or 800-829-8374 during regular business hours.
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Is the IRS behind on refunds 2022?

The COVID-19 pandemic, a backlog of returns from last year and a worker shortage may add up to long delays. PROCTORVILLE, Ohio (WSAZ) - According to the IRS, as of April 29, 2022, there were more than 9.6 million unprocessed individual returns which include returns received before 2022, and new tax year 2021 returns.
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Is the IRS still backlogged?

The report, released Thursday by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, found that backlog inventories left over from the 2021 filing season are larger than those in the 2020 filing season.
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Is the IRS behind on 2021 tax returns?

IRS reduced the backlog, but still had millions of new 2021 returns to process by year's end. Taxpayers faced refund delays due to an unprecedented volume of returns requiring manual review—most with similar tax credit errors.
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Are refunds taking longer this year?

The IRS said it's taking longer to process tax returns for the 2020 tax year, and up to a month longer to process amended returns. "It's taking us more than 20 weeks (instead of up to 16 weeks) to process amended returns," the agency said on its site. "Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS," the agency said.
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Why is my refund still being processed after 2 months?

Some of the reasons are: you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit and/or an Additional Child Tax Credit (if you claim either of these credits, the PATH Act requires processing to be delayed), you filed Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Allocation), you have a refund offset, the IRS found errors, inconsistencies, or missing ...
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Why is my refund still being processed after 4 weeks?

Typically, the IRS processes most returns and issues refunds within three weeks or 21 calendar days of receipt. “Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, the IRS is overwhelmed,” Samuels says. Refunds will probably be delayed this year because of understaffing issues and tax law changes as a result of Covid-19, Samuels says.
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