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posted Aug 24, 2025 7:24:57 PM

I filed my 2024 tax refund on the IRS app it says it has not yet been accepted but on credit karma it says it has I didn’t get no notice n I been waiting since march 11

Why wouldn’t they send my money if it says it has been accepted

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Level 15
Aug 24, 2025 7:39:22 PM


@ anthonybrewington21

 wrote:  I filed my 2024 tax refund on the IRS app it says it has not yet been accepted but on credit karma it says it has I didn’t get no notice n I been waiting since march 11
Why wouldn’t they send my money if it says it has been accepted

 

The IRS does not use the word "accepted" for a refund.   "Accepted" refers to the initial efile status.   Don't confuse "accepted" with "approved."    Did you mean to say that the IRS shows that it has not yet been "approved?"

 

What is currently showing at the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool in a browser:

https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

Is there any message there?   Depending on what you see there, we may be able to tell you how to check on it.

 

Here are some tips when using that IRS WMR tool:

 

  • Be sure you enter the correct tax year, SSN, and filing status.
  • Be sure you are using only the Federal refund amount.   Do not include any state refund or any total refund or net refund (Fed and State) that TurboTax may have provided on a summary screen.  
  • Look at your actual Federal return to get the Federal refund amount to use in the tool, i.e., your Form 1040, Line 35a.

Level 15
Aug 24, 2025 7:39:42 PM

Accepted doesn’t mean Approved.   What does the IRS say?   When you filed was your return Accepted?   When you efile you get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms the transmission.  The second email says if the IRS (or state) Accepted or Rejected your efile.  And check your spam folder for them.  When you log into your account you should also see the status and if it was Accepted or Rejected, Started, Printed, Ready to Mail, etc.  What does it say?

 

How to check the efile status

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/electronic-filing/check-e-file-status/L9XhHDPtD_US_en_US