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BOB3638
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February 2, 2021
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Efile Status Pending IRS may have delayed processing return msg.............WHY?

  • February 2, 2021
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I efiled my return on 31 Jan 2021 for FY2020 taxes.  I keep checking my status and says IRS may have delayed processing returns............check back 48 hrs.  its been three days same msg WHY?

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      LindseyLO
      Level 12
      February 2, 2021

      The IRS will start processing returns on February 12,2021.

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        vmart
        Level 2
        February 5, 2021

        This had me worried. Thank, so much, for the info Feb. 12 info.  Funny that they're starting on what used to be a federal holiday. Thanks, again.

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        Glocoat
        Level 2
        February 11, 2021

        I get the message on my return which I submitted end of Jan and still have the message on Feb 11. I filed two other returns and they were both accepted to day Feb 11. 

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        EbonyA
        Level 13
        February 11, 2021

        @Glocoat The IRS officially begins processing returns tomorrow 02/12/21; the following FAQ provides further insight: IRS 2020 tax filing season

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