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New Member
posted Feb 5, 2020 12:41:31 PM

I filed my taxes on January 27, 2020 and the were accepted January 28, 2020. When I log on to the IRS where is my refund. It says we have no information.

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Intuit Alumni
Feb 5, 2020 6:27:16 PM

When checking on the status of your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund (WMR) site, you may get the message: We cannot provide any information about your refund. You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgment e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS.

You might receive this message because:

  • Your e-filed return was accepted (received) by the IRS less than 24 hours ago. Wait at least 24 hours after acceptance before using WMR.
  • Your return is still pending.
  • You never e-filed. You can quickly find out if you did by checking your status.
    • If you don't see a status, go through the TurboTax File section again. Be sure to go all the way to the end and select Transmit my returns now.
  • You mailed your return less than 4 weeks ago. Paper-filers should wait four weeks before using WMR.
  • If it's late January or early February, WMR can be overwhelmed by early filers. Call the WMR automated hotline instead: 1-800-829-1954.

 Please click this TurboTax Help link Why is there no record of my return at Where's My Refund (WMR)? to learn more. 

Level 15
Feb 5, 2020 6:29:55 PM

 

Do you know if your return was accepted?

 

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/

 

           

 

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.

 

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

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 20a of your Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

 

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

 

Returning Member
Feb 13, 2020 10:49:42 PM

I got a email stating my federal taxes were accepted on january 28th 2020. What day should I get them by.

New Member
Feb 13, 2020 10:54:55 PM

Same, my federal return was accepted on the Jan 22nd and my state return was approved on the 27th. I received my state return but never my federal return.

Returning Member
Feb 13, 2020 10:59:14 PM

Same. My state was accepted on January 27 and got them january 30th. I'm hoping to get my federal soon. My fiance and I are in the process of moving from Kansas to Oklahoma.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 14, 2020 8:31:18 AM

The IRS expects to issue most refunds in less than 21 days after being accepted. Turbotax gives an estimated date based on the IRS's 21 day timeframe. So it all depends on the IRS and how fast your tax return moves along in the system. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS.

When will I get my IRS tax refund?

Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. The IRS usually begins issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit in late February.

Some 2019 federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act

To track your Federal refund, visit the Where’s My Federal Refund? site  You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status

 Note: You will need your social security number, filing status, and refund amount in order to track your refund.

If your return is still pending and not accepted yet by the IRS, you will need to wait until it's accepted to check the status on the IRS website. Be sure when checking Where’s My Federal Refund? site that you are entering only your Federal refund amount. This can be found on your Federal form 1040, line 21a. Also if you paid any fees out of your federal refund, use the refund figure prior to the deduction of he fees.

You can track the status of your state return by following the directions in the following TurboTax FAQ.

Why is there no record of my return at Where's My Refund (WMR)?

How do I track my state refund?

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

New Member
Feb 16, 2020 8:45:27 PM

Hello I File my taxes on January 28, 2020 I’m still waiting on my refund everything that except it puts the waiting do you know how long it’s gonna take

Intuit Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 8:53:20 PM

Everyone's refund disbursement will vary. To get updates on your personal return use the source below.

Where's my refund?

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 8:58:28 PM

Thats hard when theres no bar anymore since Saturday

Intuit Alumni
Feb 16, 2020 9:03:24 PM

This is normal. TurboTax updates what stage your return is in and the IRS site updates when you can expect your refund:

  • E-filing status is what stage of the process your return is in.
  • Refund status is when you can expect your refund. 

Once your tax return has been submitted, the most up to date information will come from the IRS.

It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find a record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. 

Please see below for more information on what accepted means:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/26285

 

See the video in this link for a really good explanation of the process: 

https://www.refundschedule.com/irs-wheres-refund-status-bars-disappeared/

Returning Member
Feb 16, 2020 9:06:46 PM

My federal taxes have been proccessing since Jan 28th. When February 15th come I cant check my status on my federal return. All it says is its proccessing but that's it. I'm hoping to having them by the 28th since I claimed a child but I didnt get the child care credits.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 17, 2020 8:18:55 AM

Once you have submitted your return, Turbo Tax will receive no updates on the status of your return. 

 

It is best to check the Where's My Refund website located here

 

The status will only update once per day, and is done overnight. 

Returning Member
Feb 18, 2020 3:01:23 PM

I check the its app and it just says return was received and being processed. I'm hoping I get the federal taxs soon since I didn't get any of the credits but it hasnt been 21 days yet

New Member
Feb 20, 2020 8:38:45 AM

I filed my taxes on january 28 it says accepted and the status has not changed what does that mean. Nothing new on the irs end either. It shows me a refund date of the 18 which is passed so how do I check my status of my refund

Intuit Alumni
Feb 20, 2020 8:45:02 AM

According to the IRS, your refund could hit your account 1-5 days after it is sent by the Internal Revenue Service because banks vary in how and when they credit funds.

 

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Level 2
Feb 20, 2020 12:44:10 PM

I did the same thing....

Now i i got my state return February 13th

I am still waiting on my federal

Both where set up for direct deposit to the same account of course....

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 20, 2020 1:42:43 PM

Please know that if you claimed Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit. the IRS will not begin processing those returns until the end of February, please see this link for more information: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/some-federal-refunds-will-be-delayed-due-to-the...

New Member
Feb 20, 2020 9:12:38 PM

Me too! Still waiting 

Level 1
Feb 21, 2020 11:24:11 AM

Mine was accepted on the 27th and im still waiting. It says processing. 

Level 2
Feb 21, 2020 11:27:14 AM

I didn't file for 

earned income credits 

Nor did i file for the child i dont dont kids.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 21, 2020 11:36:34 AM

@Wgorbey1   Turbotax gives an estimated date based on the IRS's 21 day timeframe. So it all depends on the IRS and how fast your tax return moves along in the system. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS.

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.

 

Please see the TurboTax FAQ's below for additional information:

Level 2
Feb 21, 2020 11:39:11 AM

@CassLO , wouldn't i have been notified???  I understand though... But baffled that I wouldn't be notified.

New Member
Feb 21, 2020 11:45:04 AM

mine also says received and still processing, its past the 21 day mark for me and nothing. i didn't file for any of the other credits so i dont know why its taking so long.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 21, 2020 11:57:26 AM

@jsala If your return was accepted less than 21 days ago, hang in there. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to go from acceptance to approval.  

Continue checking the IRS Where’s My Federal Refund? site for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status.

Please see the TurboTax FAQ's below for additional information: