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February 23, 2026
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acceptance once efiled

  • February 23, 2026
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I have submitted my taxes by e-file, and the IRS has not accepted them yet. It has been 24 hours, and what could be taking so long?

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    JohnB5677
    Level 15
    February 23, 2026

    That is not unusual.  If it doesn't say Pending. That means the IRS has it.  They work on them as they come in. Be patient, you should know soon.

     

     

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    dmlm96Author
    Level 2
    February 23, 2026

    Thank you