I started filing on 1/15/2020, and my return still has not been accepted yet. Does anyone know why this could be? Is it just me?

[Rluttrull80]

I filed January 1st and still haven't been accepted or approved n my brother filed the same day the same way n time and he got his back a week ago

[CassLO]

@Rluttrull80 It's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.

During processing, the government reviews your refund. During the review process, they look for math errors on your return (extremely rare in TurboTax) and they also check if you owe back taxes, unpaid child support, or other debts.

If they need to make any corrections, they may offset (reduce) your refund. In some cases, the correction might even increase your refund.

Once that part's done, the government approves your refund, which means it's ready to be deposited or sent.  At that point the IRS site will update with a direct deposit date.

Continue to monitor your refund on 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.

The general timeline of e-filed returns is: Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

[Jennyjo81]

I filed Jan,27th and my status as of tonight Feb 29th was still saying "processing". Its so annoying! 

[JeanneLO]

@Jennyjo81

Please see these TurboTax FAQ's on why some tax return refunds may take a while to be released and what steps you can take:

• Why do some refunds take longer than others?
• What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

If you are concerned and it's been over 21 days since your tax return filed and you decide to call the IRS here are some tips when contacting the IRS at 1-800-829-1040:

• First choose your language. 
• Then do not choose the first choice regarding REFUND, or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for personal income tax questions.
• Then press 1 for form, tax history, or payment.  
• Then press 3 for all other questions.
• Then press 2 for all other questions to be transferred to an agent

Please see this TurboTax FAQ on what to have ready before you contact the IRS: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/irs/help/what-do-i-need-if-i-call-the-irs/00/27378