I have mailed my taxes 6 weeks ago and on turbo tax it still says ready to mail, what does that mean?

The IRS website is the best way to track your refund status: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in the normal time frame: less than 21 days. However, incomplete or inaccurate tax returns may require further review and could take longer than the normal processing time (this is not to say that your return is incorrect).

IRS representatives can research the status of your return only if:

• It's been more than 21 days since you received your e-file acceptance notification,
• It's been more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return, or
• The Where's My Refund? tool directs you to contact us.

If your tax return includes Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, you should only call if the Where's My Refund? tool directs you to contact the IRS.