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posted Jan 13, 2025 4:35:38 AM

I do not recall signing my return, but it was electrically sent by you. Was it automatically signed? The IRS has not received it.

Was my federal return signed?

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Level 15
Jan 13, 2025 4:46:24 AM

When you e-file a tax return, there is no physical signature.  You "sign" electronically by entering your AGI.   And.....since you have e-filed early in January, your return is not at the IRS yet.  It is in pending on a server.

 

 

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

 

Did you e-file?  Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”  If so, your return is now in “pending” on a server.  Do not try to change anything while your return is in pending.On January  29 the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files.   Watch your emails—including your spam folder—for the notice about whether your e-file has been accepted or rejected.  If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing.   If the return you e-filed is accepted you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend it to fix any mistakes or omissions.  It has been taking the IRS four to six months—sometimes longer—to process amended returns.   If you e-filed your state return there will be another email later that tells you if the state was accepted or rejected.

 

WARNING:   Do not try to change anything on your return while it is pending.

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-jan-27-start-to-2025-tax-filing-season-agency-continues-historic-improvements-to-expand-enhance-tools-and-filing-options-to-help-taxpayers