Efile Status Pending IRS may have delayed processing return msg.............WHY?

[BOB3638]

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?

[LindseyLO]

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

[vmart]

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.

[Glocoat]

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. 

[EbonyA]

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

[SweetieJean]

@Glocoat  Those two "accepted" filings may have been part of the IRS early testing of their systems.