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Level 2
posted Mar 4, 2021 9:39:04 AM

Accepted or approved

What is the difference between accepter and approved? thank you 

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Level 15
Mar 4, 2021 9:41:09 AM

Accepted means your return has been received for processing. 

Approved means the IRS has approved your refund (although it may be for a different amount than what you filed).

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 9:43:43 AM

So it could say its been accepted but later not approved by the IRS? is that common that everything has been accepted but not approved by the IRS?