How long does it take for the irs to accept a return?

[Greenleaf665]

Mine got rejected cuz wrong social security number on dependent on Jan 24 lol so I guess I was part of the early testing too, now I corrected it and I'm waiting and hoping it gets accepted

[JakailaLO]

It can vary but usually it takes 24-48 hours. However, the identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS in recent years may account for longer wait times. You can check your e-file status by following the instructions below:

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

Once you're return has been accepted, you can begin tracking your return at the IRS website https://www.irs.gov/refunds.

*see the link here to find out more about "accepted" status: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/26285

[dadmomcho]

Not true impossible

[JakailaLO]

You can call the IRS 1-800-829-1040 and follow the prompts for a live representative. The person that you speak with will have direct access to your tax return and be able to provide you with a status update. Tip: Request a tracking number when mailing your return: https://www.blog.priortax.com/how-to-check-a-prior-year-tax-refund-status/

[Jusemeister]

Wooo, great cause I thought something was really wrong

[Jonahp723]

IRS accepts a few before the listed date due to a test run to make sure system works properly, very few were chosen. Yaw were lucky.

[Tristiana1]

They had a training team accepting some of the reurns early. So if yours got accepted before 1/27 thats why. The irs didnt open officially till 1/27

[Dainearra1]

She is part of the test batch that's why. 

[Smae]

Has any been accepted today?

[KatrinaLO]

The IRS began processing tax returns today. You can check the status of your tax refund 24 hours after e-filing or 4 weeks after you mailed in your return. Updates are made daily and usually overnight.

You will need your social security number or ITIN, your exact refund amount and filing status to check the status.

Refunds can be issued in less than 21 days, but there are cases where it can take longer to process.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for more information on tracking your tax refund:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

[caron1981]

Nope, I filed mine on the 24th so it saved until the irs started accepting them. Says mine was sent to the irs at 12:02am today the 29th and have yet to be accepted. Not worried it hasn't been 24 hours yet. Last year mine was accepted at 3:32am. I'll update when it does get accepted.  

[KatrinaLO]

Accepted means your return was received by the government and the basics like your social security number seem to be in order.

After acceptance, the next step is for the government to approve your refund.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ below for more information:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/966841

[lorigab]

The IRS did not officially start accepting returns until 1/27/2020. 

[mmckinney1978]

I filed on the 3 of February and it's now the 6th and mine still haven't been accepted or rejected.

[Rontricet]

It took the irs about 4 minutes to accept mine. But the only thing I filed was my w2s.