Filed Taxes Same Day - Partner's Approved While Mine Shows Processing?

This is actually quite normal, particularly when there are differences in the complexity of the returns. In your case, it seems likely that the capital gains transactions might be triggering additional verification processes. The IRS often prioritizes simpler returns with just W-2 income, which can sometimes be processed in as little as 7-10 days. More complex returns with investment income might take anywhere from 21-45 days, depending on current processing volumes and whether any manual review is needed.

Did you claim any credits? That can delay things. My return took forever last year. Your investments might be the reason. Could you check WMR? Any messages there?

According to IRS Publication 5192, returns with investment income are subject to additional verification procedures that typically extend processing timeframes by 1-3 weeks. This is especially true during peak filing season when resources are stretched thin. If you're concerned about the delay, you could try contacting the IRS directly, but good luck getting through on their general line. I spent 4+ hours on hold last week before giving up. Eventually used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes who confirmed my return was just going through normal verification for my investment income. Nothing was wrong - just standard procedure for returns with capital gains.

The timing difference is actually a window into how the IRS prioritizes processing! I'm so frustrated by how they handle this every year. Simple returns get fast-tracked while those of us with investments or business income wait FOREVER with zero transparency. It's like they're punishing people for having diversified income sources! If you're counting on that refund soon, you might want to adjust your expectations - I've seen investment-heavy returns take up to 8 weeks in recent years. 😡

What's the status code showing on your transcript? Have you checked for any notices or letters from the IRS? Did you e-file or paper file?

The processing differential you're experiencing is likely due to the Automated Underreporter (AUR) program that pre-screens returns with Schedule D transactions. The system performs automated basis verification against 1099-B data transmitted by your brokerages. When multiple transactions are present, the Discriminant Function System (DIF) scoring algorithm may flag the return for additional verification, particularly if there are any discrepancies between reported basis amounts.

Your situation is actually better than what happened to me and my wife last year. Her return was processed in 8 days while mine took 78 days! And my return was actually simpler than hers, but I had changed jobs mid-year which apparently triggered some kind of verification. Compared to other scenarios I've seen, your 14-day wait with investment income is still within normal parameters. The IRS processing system is like a black box - completely unpredictable compared to other government services.

Have you checked if your return might have been selected for identity verification? Sometimes returns with significant changes from previous years get flagged. Did you have investment income last year too, or is this new? What about your filing status - any changes there?

I had almost exactly this situation with my husband last year! My return had some stock sales and his was just W-2 income. His refund came in 9 days, mine took 23 days. I called the IRS after 2 weeks of waiting and they told me returns with capital gains transactions go through a different processing pipeline. The agent said it's completely normal and nothing to worry about. By the time I got off the phone, my transcript had actually updated with a direct deposit date! Yours should update soon too.