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Level 1
posted Feb 2, 2021 10:26:26 AM

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

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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Intuit Alumni
Feb 2, 2021 1:27:14 PM

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

New Member
Feb 4, 2021 5:55:34 PM

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.

New Member
Feb 11, 2021 11:02:11 AM

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. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 11, 2021 11:16:28 AM

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

Level 15
Feb 11, 2021 11:24:47 AM

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