"Stuck on 'Return Received and Still Being Processed' for 2+ Weeks - Has Anyone Actually Received Their $3,400 Refund with This IRS2Go Status?"
I keep seeing different answers about the 'return received and being processed' message. Some say it's a good sign, others say it's bad news. I checked the IRS2Go app and my status is stuck at: Return Received [highlighted] Refund Approved Refund Sent The app specifically shows: "Your tax return is still being processed. A refund date will be provided when available. For more information about processing delays, please see our Refund Frequently Asked Questions." There's also a note that says: "Please Note: For refund information, please continue to check here, or visit the Refunds page on IRS.gov. Updates to refund status are made no more than once a day." I've been checking daily for over two weeks and seeing the same message. For those who had this "still being processed" message before, did you end up getting your refund? How long did it take after seeing this message? I'm expecting around $3,400 and was hoping to use it to pay off some bills. Just trying to figure out if I should be worried or if this is normal processing time.
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Sean O'Donnell
Tax professional here - that message is actually completely normal. It's the standard processing message and doesn't indicate anything positive or negative. The timeframe varies depending on several factors like credits claimed, verification needs, and current IRS workload.
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Thanks for explaining! Any idea how long it usually takes to move past this stage?
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Sean O'Donnell
•Honestly it can be anywhere from 2-12 weeks. If you claimed EIC or CTC it typically takes longer.
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Zara Ahmed
Hey guys instead of playing detective with these vague messages, I started using taxr.ai and it's been a game changer. It analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect your refund. Worth the $4.99 tbh https://taxr.ai
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StarStrider
•fr? does it actually work? seems too good to be true 🤔
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Zara Ahmed
•100% legit. It caught a hold on my account I didn't even know about and told me exactly what to do to fix it.
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StarStrider
•just tried it and wow ur right! way better than trying to decode these cryptic messages ourselves 💯
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Luca Esposito
i had that message for 4 months last year b4 getting my refund ðŸ˜
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Nia Thompson
Its basically IRS speak for 'were working on it...maybe' lol
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Mateo Rodriguez
•more like IRS speak for 'we'll get to it whenever we feel like it' 🤡
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Aisha Abdullah
I got my refund after 3 weeks with that message. dont stress too much
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Ethan Wilson
stuck on this message since february... starting to lose hope ngl
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NeonNova
•same boat fam. This waiting game is brutal 😫
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Lena Schultz
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!
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Eli Butler
•Thanks for sharing your experience! Did you have to provide any additional documentation when you called, or did they just confirm it was normal processing? I'm debating whether it's worth the long hold times to call them.
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