How is it possible for my Fed return to be accepted early

[SugarBunny85]

Check your transcripts ppl have 846 code which means its approved

[Kevmex81]

Status changed to being processed . No bars though.

[Opus 17 · Accepted solution]

The IRS does some early testing but its unannounced, so we can't predict it.  E-filing officially opens 1/28.  Even though your return might have been processed early, refunds still won't be paid until February.

[CiCi]

Test batches are done early . I get accepted between the 14th and 16th every year . However , if you are one with earned income credit or affected by the PATH act you still by law won’t receive your return before 15 . 

Hope this helps ! 

[lheimsoth]

Thank you for the input. Fortunately I do not fall into neither one of those categories