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posted Feb 9, 2021 4:10:30 PM

I filed my federal taxes today with turbo tax and i put the wrong amount in where it asked for the amount i received in 2020 as stimulas payments

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Level 15
Feb 9, 2021 4:18:03 PM

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. If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing.

 

The IRS will not be accepting/rejecting 2020 returns until Friday, February 12, 2021.  You need to watch your emails for the acceptance/rejection notice that may take until mid-February or later to arrive.   And watch your spam folder too.

 

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.

 

A state return cannot be accepted until the federal return has been accepted.

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refunds-during-pandemic

 

 

 

We do not know if entering the wrong stimulus amount will delay your refund --- or for how long if it does.   The IRS has not offered any guidance yet on how they will handle returns that have incorrect stimulus amounts entered.  We all just have to wait and see.

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 12:57:07 PM

I entered the wrong amount on the stimulus payment I filed early it says accepted but it will be 600.00 more than what I should get what should I do now

Expert Alumni
Mar 4, 2021 1:23:11 PM

All you can do now is wait.   If the IRS adjusts your refund, you won't need to do anything.   But if they don't and you receive the double payment, you will need to file an amended return.  The amendment process won't be available until the end of March.   So, if you do receive the full amount of your refund, come back after you receive it and you will be able to e-file an amendment then.    @Mattinky65

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 1:29:57 PM

I did the same thing and haven’t received my return. It’ll be 21 days tomorrow. Have you received your return @Mattinky65 

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 1:49:40 PM

Mine says accepted and that a date will be given when available I e filed early but I don't no if they will correct it or if I need to amend it

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 2:10:43 PM

Mine says accepted on turbo tax federal and state but when I check the tracker it says it’s still being processed 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 4, 2021 2:52:02 PM

@Omgdom

 

Turbo Tax will not have a status on your refund. If the IRS website says processing, this means they are working on it.

 

Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS

 

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions

Level 15
Mar 4, 2021 2:54:12 PM

To anyone....I've been seeing posts that the IRS Adjusted your refund for the Stimulus payments you already got but didn't report.

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 3:25:24 PM

Thank you! ☺️

Level 2
Mar 4, 2021 4:12:16 PM

It's saying accepted on the irs website where's my refund just says a date will be given when available the bar that you track it is not there just the info

Level 2
Mar 5, 2021 8:25:25 PM

Did you receive them?

Level 1
Mar 6, 2021 5:49:20 AM

They fix it for you! I did the same exact thing. And got a notice they fixed it and they send you a letter in the mail. Took an extra week than the original estimated refund date though! 

Level 2
Mar 8, 2021 5:56:21 AM

How long did it take before you got a letter or anything my still just says prossessing 

Level 2
Mar 8, 2021 6:12:18 AM

Mine has been saying processing for 2 weeks on turbo tax it says it was accepted no emails or letters from the irs

Level 2
Mar 8, 2021 6:14:11 AM

Still nothing

Level 1
Mar 8, 2021 7:05:38 AM

So I went on google and found a calendar that gave you an estimated refund date depending on the day you filed. The date that gave me was around the same day they said they had to fix it. The app said processing forever for me also until one day it finally told me they had to fix it and I’d be getting a notice in the mail regarding why. And gave me a new estimated refund date that was another week out.