Plenary Law and Legal Definition. Plenary means characterized by being full and complete in every respect. For example, a plenary trial is a full trial of all the issues, factual and legal. Sometimes when a case is heard on appeal, the hearing is limited to only questions of law.
Report Abuse. It normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for a paper return to be processed. This year may take longer and particularly in your case. The IRS may not start processing your return until Feb. 23rd. Congress put some unusual demands on the IRS with the late law changes and they are struggling.*.
With direct deposit, it take anywhere from 3-10 days. It also depends (beleive it or not) how close you are to a branch of the IRS where the returns are processed. I happen to live about 50 miles from one of the processing sites....so every year I get my paper check in about 10 days after my return has been accepted.est Answer: That depends. If you are having your refund sent directly to your bank account the IRS says that it will take 7 to 14 days. (I got mine last year in 4 days.) If you're having a paper check sent to your home you should receive it in 2 - 3 weeks. Source(s):