Tax Refund Status

Forum|Forum|4 months ago
March 4, 2026
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My Turbo Tax log in screen says congrats your refund is on its way with a date of tonight listed. However, the IRS tracker still just says Accepted and has not moved to Approved.

What is going on with this messaging? I believe the source of record to be the IRS website. Why would TT log in page state matter of fact the refund is coming tonight which is in direct conflict with the IRS statement?

CatinaT1

Level 15

Go by what Where's My Refund says.

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.

The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.

Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund:
When will I get my federal tax refund?
How do I track my state refund?
Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"?

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

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