Anyone else stuck with 'Tax return still being processed' on WMR for weeks now?

Tax professional here. This message is actually very common this year. The IRS is facing significant backlogs from previous years plus staffing shortages. When you see "still being processed" rather than "being processed" it usually indicates your return was flagged for review, which doesn't necessarily mean there's an error or problem. Some common reasons for delays: - Identity verification needed - Math error that needs manual review - Missing information - Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit claims (these get extra scrutiny) - Random selection for review If it's been more than 21 days since you e-filed, you can try calling the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040, but wait times are extremely long. You can also check your tax transcript on the IRS website which might give more detailed information than WMR. Another option is trying the IRS2Go app, which sometimes shows different information than the website.

The best way to understand your transcript is using taxr.ai - traditional methods like making endless phone calls or trying to decode transcript codes yourself is like detective work with no guarantee of figuring anything out. I was in the exact same boat, filed around the same time, and kept getting that frustrating message. After trying to call IRS for weeks, I found taxr.ai and it immediately told me there was a review happening because of a mismatch with my reported income. Saved me so much time and stress! I now use it every week to check my status. Seriously a game changer: https://taxr.ai

I was stuck with that message for over 8 weeks! I finally got fed up and found a way to actually reach a human at the IRS using claimyr.com. Got a callback in about an hour and the agent told me my return was held up due to a verification issue they never notified me about. Solved the problem in 15 minutes once I actually talked to someone. Best money I've ever spent to finally get my questions answered - would have been waiting another month otherwise.

Same boat! Filed February 12th, accepted same day, and STILL stuck on processing. Called the IRS 4 times and each agent gave me different information. First said wait 8 weeks, then said there was a random review, then said there was no record of a review. I'm about to lose my mind.

It's crazy how many of us are dealing with this! This is my experience timeline: March 20: Filed electronically March 21: Return accepted March 21-May 15: "Still being processed" May 16: Random "We received your return and it's being processed" May 17-Today: Back to "Still being processed" IRS is a complete joke this year.

Honestly f*ck the IRS. I've been waiting since FEBRUARY with that same message. Called them 7 times and couldn't get through to anyone. Their automated system is from like 1995 and the website is useless. Meanwhile if we're late on paying them we get hit with penalties immediately. Complete double standard.

I had this issue and found out it was because my employer reported different wages than what I submitted. Check your W2 against what you entered - even a small difference can trigger a manual review.

Yep been seeing that message since March 15th. Called multiple times. Last agent told me "we're just behind, nothing wrong with your return, no timeframe for when it will be done" and hung up. Great use of my tax dollars 🙄

This happens EVERY year. They're understaffed and overwhelmed. My recommendation is to adjust your W4 withholding so you don't get big refunds - that way you're not relying on the IRS to pay you back your own money on time.

Data point: I had this message for 7 weeks then suddenly got my refund with no status change or explanation. The WMR tool didn't update until AFTER the money was in my account. System is broken.

The IRS actually publishes their processing times and backlogs on their operations page. Right now they're working through a backlog of over 5 million returns. Not making excuses for them but just FYI: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations

Did anyone else notice that this year's refunds seem particularly slow? I swear last year it only took me 12 days to get mine. Congress keeps cutting their budget and then everyone's surprised when service gets worse 🤦‍♂️

I was in the same situation. Called the Taxpayer Advocate Service after week 8 and they were actually helpful. Try 877-777-4778 but be prepared to wait. They can't speed things up but they can at least tell you what's happening.

u may have been selected for identity verification. go to idverify.irs.gov and check if thats the holdup. happened to me and i had no idea since they never sent a letter.

STOP CHECKING WMR!!! It rarely updates correctly. Go to IRS.gov, login to your account, and check your transcript instead. It will show actual codes and dates that tell you what's happening.

Have you verified your identity? I had the same message for weeks and then realized they needed me to verify my identity through ID.me but never sent me any notification. After I did that, got my refund in 10 days.