Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. But you can go to the IRS website, for the most up to date information on your refund, you can track your federal refund here: Where's My Refund? which provides your current status. You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status. The IRS will notify you if there are any errors or issues with your tax return.
Here is the general timeline of e-filed returns:
Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.
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.
For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times. ( Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and/or Additional Child Tax Credit)
Other things that can delay your refund include but are not limited to:
Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution may need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.