How long after they are accepted do they get approved ?

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February 5, 2020
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mdubs85

Level 2

I've had the same question. There's very little information on this. Mine was accepted nearly two weeks ago (13 days) but has yet to change to the "approved" state. Is this cause for concern?

BrandiLO

Level 14

The IRS estimates that most refunds will be sent within three weeks after your e-filed returns are accepted. Many refunds will come sooner. You can check the status of your refund by going to www.irs.gov/refunds. The next step in the process is to wait for your status to change to approved. You can also click here to see a chart with estimated refund dates based on the date your return was accepted by the IRS.

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mdubs85

Level 2

Hi,

But (typically) how long is the time between accepted and approved?

CassLO

Level 11

Unfortunately, every tax return is different and so the only information we have from the IRS is that the IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. Please see the link below for additional information:

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

You can find additional information on the IRS website on the link below:

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions

Where’s My Refund? has a tracker that displays progress through 3 stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved and (3) Refund Sent.

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