Website Says 'Still Processing' Even After Receiving Refund - Anyone Else?

This is actually a very common occurrence with the IRS systems. According to the IRS.gov FAQ section (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions), the Where's My Refund tool and account transcripts don't always sync properly. The fact that you received your refund is what matters most. I've seen numerous reports of this happening in the 2024 filing season as well. I appreciate you bringing this up as it helps others realize they're not alone in experiencing this discrepancy.

OMG this happened to me too! WMR still said processing for like 3 months after I got my $$ last yr. Super confusing. I finally used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it showed everything was actually completed on their end - just not showing up right in WMR. The tool explained all those weird codes and confirmed I was good to go. Def worth checking ur transcript if ur worried!

I've had this exact issue for THREE YEARS STRAIGHT now. Here's what I've learned: 1. First, check your bank account - if the money is there, that's what matters most 2. Then, pull your tax transcript from IRS.gov (not WMR) 3. Look for code 846 which means "refund issued" with a date 4. If you see that code with a date that's passed, you're good 5. The WMR tool is notoriously out of sync and sometimes never updates I was so worried the first year but now I just ignore WMR completely. The transcript is the real source of truth.

I've seen this happen quite often... it seems the IRS systems don't always communicate with each other properly. If you're really concerned and want definitive confirmation, you might consider using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an actual IRS agent. I was hesitant at first, but after spending hours trying to reach someone, Claimyr got me connected in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed everything was fine despite the website showing "still processing." Sometimes peace of mind is worth it, especially for us independent contractors who need to be extra careful.

Have you tried checking your tax transcript instead of the WMR tool? Sometimes the transcript will show the correct status even when WMR doesn't update. Wouldn't it be better to have the official record rather than just the simplified tracking tool? I've found the transcript to be much more reliable, though it can be a bit harder to interpret all those codes.

Word of warning - this happened to me last year and I ignored it since I got my refund. Big mistake! Turns out they had miscalculated my self-employment tax and sent a bill 6 months later with interest. Always download and save your transcripts even after you get your refund, especially as a contractor. I had to scramble to find all my records right before a big deadline. Not fun.

I experienced this exact situation and called the IRS about it. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1, the WMR tool has a separate database from the Master File system that processes refunds. Once your refund is issued, the Master File may not update the WMR database in a timely manner. Rest assured that if you received your refund, the IRS has processed your return successfully. The official record is your transcript, not the WMR tool.