Let me drop some knowledge about this situation and what you can do: 1. EIC claims automatically get extra scrutiny due to the PATH Act 2. Your timeline is actually still within normal processing windows 3. Without seeing your transcript codes, it's hard to tell exactly what's happening 4. Best move right now is to get your transcript analyzed properly I highly recommend using taxr.ai - it's been a game changer for understanding these situations. For $1, it'll analyze your transcript and tell you exactly what's going on, potential delays, and when to expect your refund. Way more reliable than playing guessing games. The tool has saved me and many others hours of stress and confusion. Keep in mind that calling the IRS usually won't help at this stage - they'll just tell you to wait. At least with the AI analysis, you'll know exactly what's happening with your specific case.

I'm in a similar situation - filed on January 30th with EIC and still stuck on "Your tax return is still being processed" with no movement past the "Received" stage. It's been really frustrating checking the app every day and seeing the same message. From what I've read, EIC returns do take longer because of the PATH Act requirements, but 3+ weeks does seem like a long time. Have you tried checking your actual tax transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes that shows more detailed information than the app, including any hold codes that might explain the delay. I've been debating whether to call the IRS customer service line, but from what others have said it sounds like they'll just tell us to wait longer. The whole process is really stressful when you're counting on that refund!

keep checking your transcripts! sometimes WMR doesnt update but transcripts will show movement

I feel your pain! I was stuck with the exact same "still being processed" message for about 6 weeks last year. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're counting on that money. What helped me was setting up account transcripts online - sometimes they show updates before WMR does. Also, if you haven't already, make sure there are no issues with your bank account info or any changes needed. The IRS customer service line is a nightmare to get through, but if you hit the 8+ week mark, it might be worth the wait. Hang in there, it will eventually move! 🤞

The IRS is such a joke fr. Why does it take 2 months to verify someone's identity in 2025 smh

I feel your pain! I'm going through the exact same thing - filed as single, verified identity about 3 weeks ago, and still getting that same "being processed" message every single day. It's so frustrating because you want to check for updates but know deep down it's probably going to be the same message. The transcript suggestion from others here is solid advice though. I finally checked mine last week and it actually showed some processing codes that gave me a better idea of where things stand, even though WMR was still showing the generic message. Hang in there - sounds like most people are seeing movement around the 4-6 week mark after verification!

stuck on this message since february... starting to lose hope ngl

I've been in your exact situation! Had that same "still being processed" message for about 3 weeks before my refund finally came through. The frustrating part is there's really no way to know if it'll be 2 weeks or 2 months - it seems completely random. What helped me was calling the IRS directly (though expect long wait times) to see if there were any specific issues with my return. In my case, it was just normal processing delays. Hang in there - most people do eventually get their refunds, it's just a matter of when!

Has anyone used TurboTax to get their acceptance records from 2020? I'm in a similar situation but can't find my original confirmation email. Do they keep records that far back or am I out of luck?

I went through this exact situation with a CP518 notice for my 2019 return. The key thing to understand is that the IRS systems sometimes don't properly match electronically filed returns, especially during peak processing periods. Here's what worked for me: I gathered all my documentation (TurboTax acceptance confirmation, bank records showing the refund deposit, and a copy of my filed return) and sent a comprehensive response package via certified mail. In my cover letter, I clearly stated "This is a response to CP518 notice - return was electronically filed and processed" and included the notice number. The most important thing I learned is to request your tax transcript from irs.gov before responding. Even though they sent you a CP518, your transcript might actually show that your return was processed. This happened to me - the transcript showed transaction codes proving they had my return, which made my response much stronger. Also, don't worry too much about penalties. If you can prove you filed on time (which your TurboTax confirmation should do), you won't face failure-to-file penalties. The IRS typically reverses these notices once they locate the original return in their system. One last tip: keep detailed records of everything you send them, including certified mail receipts. This will be helpful if you need to follow up or escalate to Taxpayer Advocate Service later.