When you receive confirmation that the IRS accepted your return, it means that they have reviewed your return, and it has passed their initial inspection. They verify your personal information and other basic items, like if your dependents have already been claimed by someone else.
Why is my tax return still being processed?
- The return itself is incomplete.
- Your return contains errors.
- You are a victim of identity theft or fraud that has affected your tax return.
- You included Form 8379,for an injured spouse allocation,which can delay processing for up to 14 weeks.
- Your return needs further review for other reasons as flagged by an IRS representative.
How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted?
We issue most refunds in less than 21 calendar days. It is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue refunds for some 2020 tax returns that require review including incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amounts, or that used 2019 income to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).
Can my tax refund be rejected after being accepted?
No. Once your return is accepted by the IRS, it can’t be rejected. If anything, they may send a letter or notice requesting additional support if needed.
What’s the next step after the IRS accepts your return?
After acceptance, the next step is for the government to review your refund. During the review process, they look for math errors on your return (extremely rare in TurboTax) and check if you owe back taxes, unpaid child support, or other debts. If they need to make any corrections, they may offset (reduce) your refund.
Do most accepted tax returns get approved?
Not yet. Accepted means your tax return is now in the government’s hands and has passed the initial inspection (your verification info is correct, dependents haven’t already been claimed by someone else, etc.). After acceptance, the next step is for the government to approve your refund.
How do I know if my refund has been approved?
Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted
- Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
- Viewing your IRS account information.
- Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
- Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.
Is it good when the IRS accepts your return?
When you receive confirmation that the IRS accepted your return, it means that they have reviewed your return, and it has passed their initial inspection. They verify your personal information and other basic items, like if your dependents have already been claimed by someone else.
Why has the IRS not accepted my return?
With that said, the IRS does state that it can take them up to 48hrs to return this notice. When an electronic filing is sent before the filing deadline (usually April 15th) but rejected on or after this date, the IRS typically provides a five day grace period, for tax payers to correct and re-submit their return.
How do I know if the IRS is rejecting my return?
If you find that all of your information, such as your birthday and Social Security number, is correct, then you should contact the IRS and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their records. You can reach them by calling: IRS — 800-829-1040. SSA — 800-772-1213.
Why is it taking so long for my refund to be approved?
This may happen if your return was incomplete or incorrect. The IRS may send you instructions through the mail if it needs additional information in order to process your return. You may also experience delays if you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.
How long does it take to get approved?
The IRS issues most refunds in about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review.