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March 26, 2021
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My return says it’s been accepted here but on irs it’s been pending for two weeks like what’s up with that ! Also why are people are getting stimulus checks

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How do I find out how to get a stimulus check or even when my return will be returned to me it’s been almost three weeks with irs

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Employee
March 26, 2021

The IRS is seriously backlogged due to all the extra stimulus filings, as well as a few million unprocessed 2019 returns left over from the COVID shutdown.  In addition, the Where's My Refund site has been erratic and unreliable.  But if TT told you the IRS Accepted your filing for processing, then the government has it.  (Approved is a later step, but TT receives no further updates once Accepted.)  Contacting the IRS will not help, and the IRS has implored taxpayers not to call them.  Lots of other folks are still waiting, so please continue to be patient.  Also see:

Refunds | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Why is my tax refund taking so long? The IRS may not tell you, but this report offers clues (msn.com)

What led to IRS backlog: ‘Thin workforce,’ new pandemic relief programs | Federal News Network

 

The IRS is sending out Stimulus #3 payments in batches, and will take a few weeks to complete them all.  This one comes to you separately (and automatically), not as part of your 2020 tax refund.  You can check the status here:

Get My Payment | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)