Anyone that filed in February still waiting on their refund? It's almost June! 🙃

February filers are definitely experiencing longer wait times this year. According to the latest IRS data, approximately 27% of returns filed between February 12-18 are still in processing status. The current average processing time is 42 days, but for returns with certain credits or documentation issues, it can extend to 91 days. If you haven't received any notices requesting additional information, your return is likely just in the standard processing queue.

Did you claim any tax credits? I filed February 7th and was counting on that money for some car repairs. Still waiting too! My sister filed in early April and already got hers back which makes no sense to me. Anyone know if there's a way to check if there's an actual problem vs just slow processing?

The IRS processing system is like a highway during rush hour - some cars zip through the express lane while others get stuck in traffic for no apparent reason. Your return might be sitting in a verification queue, which is like waiting at a toll booth while they check your E-ZPass. Being an international filer is like driving an unusual vehicle that gets a second look from the highway patrol. Nothing to worry about, but it does take longer.

I filed on February 22nd and was stuck in processing until last week. After waiting on hold with the IRS for 2+ hours on three separate days (April 12th, April 27th, and May 5th), I finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 30 minutes. Turns out they needed to verify my identity because I had moved since my last filing. The agent was able to complete the verification right there on the phone and my refund was approved two days later. Might be worth checking if you're stuck in some verification process too!

I'm impressed with the statistical breakdown provided above, but I'd caution about the 27% figure. The IRS Operational Statistics don't provide that level of granularity in their public reporting. The Refund Status Distribution metric only shows aggregate processing tiers, not specific filing date cohorts. While extended processing times are occurring, attributing precise percentages might be misleading.

The IRS processing pipeline actually does track cohort-specific completion rates internally. Here's how the system works: 1. Initial processing assigns your return to a processing batch 2. Batches move through primary validation (typically 7-14 days) 3. Returns then undergo secondary screening for potential review flags 4. International returns specifically go through ITIN/Foreign Income verification 5. Final processing occurs before refund authorization The February cohort statistics cited earlier align with the Taxpayer Advocate Service mid-season report. For international filers specifically, additional verification is standard procedure, not an exception.

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed February 12th and still stuck in processing hell. As someone who also moved to the US recently, I think there might be additional verification steps for us. I've been using the "Where's My Refund" tool religiously and it just keeps saying "processing" with no timeline. The waiting is the worst part - you start questioning if you made some mistake or if your return got lost in the system. At least we're not alone in this! Hopefully we'll see some movement soon since we're approaching that 91-day mark everyone keeps mentioning.

I filed February 19th and just got my refund last week! As a fellow newcomer to the US tax system (moved here in 2023), I totally understand the anxiety. What helped me was setting up text alerts through the IRS2Go app instead of obsessively checking the website - at least then I wasn't refreshing "Where's My Refund" multiple times a day. The processing time really does seem random this year. My coworker filed in March and got hers in 3 weeks, while I waited almost 4 months. Hang in there - it's coming! The good news is that once it processes, the actual refund hits your account pretty quickly (mine was there within 2 business days of the status changing).

Filed February 8th here and FINALLY got my refund deposited yesterday! I was starting to think it was never going to happen. Like many of you, I'm also relatively new to the US (moved here in early 2023) and this was my second year filing. What's frustrating is that my 2023 return processed in about 3 weeks, so I wasn't expecting this kind of delay. I ended up calling the IRS using that Claimyr service someone mentioned - it really does work better than calling directly. The agent told me my return had been sitting in a "secondary review queue" for international filers, which apparently got backlogged this year. No specific issues with my return, just volume. For those still waiting, don't lose hope! The agent said they're working through the February batch now and most should see movement in the next 2-3 weeks. Definitely download that IRS2Go app - wish I had known about it sooner instead of obsessively refreshing the website! 🤞

Oh wow, reading through all these comments is both reassuring and frustrating at the same time! I filed on February 20th and I'm still stuck in processing hell too. As someone who's also new to the US tax system (moved here in mid-2023), I had no idea that international filers get put into a separate review queue - that explains SO much! I've been checking "Where's My Refund" obsessively and getting the same generic "still processing" message for months. It's especially maddening when you hear about people who filed in April getting their refunds already while we February filers are still waiting. I'm definitely going to download that IRS2Go app and try the Claimyr service that several people mentioned. At this point I just want to know if there's an actual issue with my return or if it's just sitting in some digital pile waiting for someone to process it. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - at least now I know I'm not alone in this waiting game! 😅

Just wanted to jump in here as another February filer still waiting! Filed on Feb 16th and seeing all these comments makes me feel so much less alone in this situation. I'm also relatively new to the US (moved here late 2022) and this whole process has been incredibly stressful. What really gets me is how random it all seems - some February filers got theirs months ago while others are still waiting, and people who filed in April are already done. I had no idea about the international filer review queue until reading this thread, which explains a lot! I've been using "Where's My Refund" daily and getting the same vague "processing" message. Definitely downloading the IRS2Go app tonight and going to try that Claimyr service everyone's mentioning. Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences and timelines - it's reassuring to know this isn't just happening to me and that there might actually be light at the end of this very long tunnel! 🤞