E-filed in late February but return still stuck on "Received" - no updates, no transcript, no notices

This is unfortunately very common this year. The IRS is severely backlogged and many people who filed in February are still waiting. A few things you should try: 1. Double check the Where's My Refund tool using the exact refund amount you claimed on your return 2. Try to access your account transcript (not just return transcript) - this sometimes shows pending actions 3. Verify your return was actually accepted (not just received) by checking your tax software confirmation 4. If it's been more than 21 days since filing, you can try calling the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 5. Check if you claimed certain credits like EITC or Additional Child Tax Credit which automatically delay processing Sometimes the IRS freezes returns for identity verification without sending notice right away. You might receive a letter in the coming weeks asking you to verify your identity. Other times they're just slow with no explanation.

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Mine took 4 months last year with no updates or explanations. When I finally got my refund there was no explanation for the delay. The IRS is just overwhelmed and understaffed. All you can do is wait or try to call a million times.

Do you have access to your account transcript? Thats the best way to see what's really happening. The WMR tool is notoriously unreliable and sometimes doesnt update for weeks even when things are moving with your return.

Join the club. Filed Feb 15th and still nothing 🤡 IRS is a joke this year.

Check if you have any past due debts like student loans, child support, or state taxes. Sometimes your refund gets offset to pay those without much notice. Could also be identity verification issue - they don't always send the letter right away.

If you filed with a tax preparer, check with them. Sometimes they can see info that doesn't show up on WMR.

Did u claim the earned income tax credit? That automatically delays processing until at least mid-February.

I had this problem and turns out I had a math error on my return. They never sent me a notice, but when I finally got through to someone on the phone, they told me what happened. The error was fixed but they had to manually review which caused a long delay.

Just a heads up - i was in literally THE EXACT same situation (filed in Feb, stuck on received) and I finally got my refund last week with no warning or status updates. It just suddenly appeared in my bank account. The WMR tool STILL says "received" even though I got my money. The system is completely broken this year.

Have you tried checking your transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes that shows info that WMR doesn't.

CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSPERSON! Seriously. I was in the exact same boat for 3 months, called my rep's office, and they have a dedicated staff member who deals with IRS issues. Got my refund 2 weeks after they intervened.

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Same here! Filed early March and still stuck on received. I called the IRS and they just told me to "be patient" and that "some returns take longer to process." So unhelpful!

After calling the IRS for WEEKS and never getting through, I used this app called Claimyr and got a callback in 40 minutes. The agent told me my return was flagged for a simple verification that I needed to complete. Now my refund is being processed. Talking to a live agent was the only thing that worked - check out claimyr.com if you're getting nowhere like I was.