My return shows submitted and I can see the PDF, but Where’s My Refund says Not Found after 10 days. Please clear the submission and re-transmit my return

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January 20, 2026
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xmasbaby0

Level 15

Your e-file is still in "pending" because the IRS will not begin to accept/reject returns until January 26. You will have to wait for an email that tells you that your return has been accepted by the IRS and then you can start trying to track your refund on the IRS site.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-first-day-of-2026-filing-season-online-tools-and-

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CatinaT1

Level 15

The IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026. Until then, Where's My Refund will not show they have received your return.

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TeeTee77

Level 2

Some people that did turbo tax already shows received on the irs end.

xmasbaby0

Level 15

@TeeTee77 Each year the IRS takes in a few e-files in small test batches ahead of the date they officially "open". Most people's returns will just continue to sit on the servers until the IRS opens on January 26.

TeeTee77

Level 2

Mine too

xmasbaby0

Level 15

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-first-day-of-2026-filing-season-online-tools-and-

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

Did you e-file? Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?” If so, your return is now in “pending” on a server. Do not try to change anything while your return is in pending.On January 26 the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files. The IRS accepts a FEW returns in test batches ahead of January 26—-but that is very random. Watch your emails—including your spam folder—for the notice about whether your e-file has been accepted or rejected. If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing. If the return you e-filed is accepted you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend it to fix any mistakes or omissions. It has been taking the IRS four to six months—sometimes longer—to process amended returns. If you e-filed your state return there will be another email later that tells you if the state was accepted or rejected.

WARNING: Do not try to change anything on your return while it is pending.

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