I get it. You check the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool seventeen times a day. I’ve been there. That little status bar goes from “Received” to “Approved” to “Sent,” and each step feels like a mini drama. Pro tip: if it says “still being processed” after three weeks, do not panic. Probably, they’re just verifying your identity or double-checking that deduction you claimed for that “home office” that was actually your kitchen table.
Side comment: you know that feeling when you refresh the page and the status changes? It’s like watching a pot of water boil. Except slower. And with fewer fireworks. Just breathe. The money will come.
