Filed my return 02-07-07, refund delayed?

Question

Hi,
I E-filed my return with HRblock on 02-07-07
I also filed my neices, my nephews and sons the same day.
They have small returns less than 2000, all depostited today
Mine, a refund of 13,000 has said unless errors detected, refund by 02-20-07
Now, the IRS site says we are experienceing delays in processing your return. New expected refund date of 03-06-07

Waht exactly does that mean? Is it due to the large refund?
Why is mine delayed an additional two weeks?

Answer 1

I had the same problem. I filed (a large refund) on 1-12-07. Originally the website said that my money would be direct deposited on 1-26-07, then when it wasn't deposited on that date I checked back and it said there was a delay in processing my refund. I called the IRS and was told that they are verifying income and investigating certain credits that some people are claiming this year. I finally got my refund direct deposited today.
Good luck, I hope yours goes faster than mine did.

I was told when I called them that I may receive my refund in 2-4 weeks from the original date posted on the website - OR I would get a letter telling me why.

Answer 2

It means nothing about your return. Congress passed several tax law changes at the last minute. The IRS had to update their computers for the last minute changes. As a result, thousands of refunds have been delayed simply because the computers were not ready for some of the changes.

Answer 3

a 13,000 refund is hefty they want to make sure its all yours