I filed my federal tax returns Friday but it's not been received by the government how long does it take for them to get it?

[bobbylayjr]

When I checked the government site it says no information how long should I wait?

[xmasbaby0]

Did you e-file?  Did you click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

If the IRS accepted it, what does it say here?  

https://www.irs.gov/refunds         

  Or does your account say “Ready to Mail?”

Note:  If it says “Ready to Mail” or “Printed” that means YOU have to mail it yourself.  TurboTax does not mail your tax return for you.

[Enike]

I filed 2/8 and still no acceptance. It’s still pending and no update from TurboTax. Everyone else I know had theirs accepted within hours. This is the first year this has happened.