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Understanding 'Still Processing' vs 'Processing' status - What's the real difference?

I need help understanding what's going on with my refund. Everyone keeps saying still processing and processing are different things? Can someone explain what these actually mean and if I should be worried about delays?

Malik Thomas

Let me clear this up: 'Still Processing' typically indicates your return needs additional review or verification. 'Processing' means your return is moving through the normal pipeline without any identified issues. If you see 'Processing,' you should see a DDD (Direct Deposit Date) soon after it switches to 'Refund Approved.'

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Isabella Oliveira

so what ur saying is if I see processing im good but still processing means i need to worry? šŸ˜©

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Malik Thomas

Not necessarily worry, but you might want to verify identity or watch for IRS letters.

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Ravi Kapoor

guys i found this tool called taxr.ai that actually explains exactly whats happening with your refund. its only $1 and shows you everything wrong with your transcript. way better than guessing what processing vs still processing means tbh

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Freya Larsen

fr? does it actually work? kinda tired of playing detective with these transcripts šŸ•µļø

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Ravi Kapoor

Yeah its legit! shows you exactly whats wrong and when youll get paid. saved me hours of stress

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Freya Larsen

just tried it and OMG why isnt everyone using this?? finally know whats actually happening with my refund! šŸ’Æ

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GalacticGladiator

im on week 16 of still processing welp šŸ¤”

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Omar Zaki

same boat fam. this is getting ridiculous

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Chloe Taylor

where do u even check for letters? wmr doesnt show anything for me

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Diego Flores

Create an account on irs.gov and check your transcript. letters show up there

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Anastasia Ivanova

Called the IRS yesterday and got hung up on 3 times lmaooo we love to see it šŸ¤®

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Sean Murphy

mine switched from still processing to processing after 8 weeks and got my ddd 2 days later! there is hope yall!!

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StarStrider

manifesting this energy rn šŸ™

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