What does it mean when the IRS says we have received your tax return and it is being processed?

"Being processed" means you are only that much closer to getting your refund. It means they must first process your return and then approve your refund. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to go from acceptance to approval. Keep tracking your IRS return on the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/refunds.
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What does it mean we have received your refund 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.
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How long will it say we have received your tax return and it is being processed?

Typically the IRS processes tax returns and issues refunds within 21 calendar days of receipt.
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Why is my tax return still being processed?

"Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, missing information, or suspected identity theft or fraud," said the IRS.
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Does being processed mean approved?

Refund has been processed means that they have approved and are ready to send you your refund. Your return being processed mean that your tax return is being processed. Your status should change from being processed to accepted and then a date given for your refund.
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What does it mean when the IRS says your tax return has been received and is being processed?



Does processed mean completed?

Processed definition

That has completed a required process.
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What does it mean when it says your tax return is still being processed 2021?

⋆ RefundTalk.com. 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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Is being processed meaning?

"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.
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How do I know if my tax return has been processed?

Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted
  1. Using the IRS Where's My Refund tool.
  2. Viewing your IRS account information.
  3. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
  4. Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.
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What are the stages of tax return?

Your tax return goes through three stages – "Accepted," "Refund Approved" and "Refund Sent." During the "Accepted" stage, the IRS is processing your return.
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How do I know if the IRS received my tax return?

Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where's My Refund? tool. It's available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App. Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.
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What day of the week does IRS deposit refunds?

IRS Refund Schedule for Direct Deposits and Check Refunds

They now issue refunds every business day, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Due to changes in the IRS auditing system, they no longer release a full schedule as they did in previous years.
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How long does it take IRS to accept return?

21 days or more since it was filed electronically (or since the IRS filing season start date – whichever is later), Six weeks or more since a return was mailed, or when. Where's My Refund? tells the taxpayer to contact the IRS.
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How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted 2022?

The IRS issues most refunds in fewer than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically and choose direct deposit. However, some returns have errors or need more review and may take longer to process.
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How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted stimulus?

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. Where's My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund. The tool is updated daily so you don't need to check more often.
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Will my refund be deposited on the day it says?

Those direct deposits are not always sent early in the day, sometimes, it's late in the day. The IRS gave you a direct deposit date, but they also gave you a second date that if you haven't received the refund by, then you should contact the bank and if they are not able to help you then you need to contact the IRS.
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Does the IRS update refund status on weekends?

Absolutely. WMR only updates once every 24 hours though.
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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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Does the IRS process returns in the order they are received?

Tax returns are opened in the order received. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information.
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What is return processing?

The Information Returns Processing (IRP) System receives data submitted by employers and other third parties (payers) reporting taxpayer income such as wages, pensions, interest and dividends paid during the tax year. This information is validated and stored in the Information Return Master File (IRMF).
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What does it mean when IRS says your refund is being processed 2022?

The prompt means that the IRS has received your return, but due to Covid-19 delays, the IRS is experiencing a considerable backlog, slowing processing times and disbursements.
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What means processing date?

A processing date is the date (month, day and year) when a merchant's bank processes a credit or debit card transaction that has been authorized between a merchant and a customer.
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