Display the status of a user's IRS refund, usually on the most recent tax year refund on file. Online Account allows users to securely access more information about their individual account. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. Some tax returns take longer to process than others, including when a return: - Needs a correction to the Recovery Rebate Credit amount - Is incomplete - Is affected by identity theft or fraud - Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit using the tax income for the year you are filing for. - Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation PDF, which could take up to 14 weeks to process - Needs further review in general IRS will contact filers by mail if they need more information to process their returns.