How long can a submission be pending?

philip-loftus · ‎June 4, 2019

my submission has already been pending for 5 days. I want to know how long this can take.

EbonyL · ‎June 4, 2019

It can take anywhere from 24-48 hours, but this year it seems to be taking much longer for returns to get accepted and begin processing. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4193097

You can check your e-file status at any time by following the instructions below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3319882

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EbonyL · ‎June 4, 2019

It can take anywhere from 24-48 hours, but this year it seems to be taking much longer for returns to get accepted and begin processing. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4193097

You can check your e-file status at any time by following the instructions below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3319882