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Level 1
posted Feb 19, 2020 9:32:24 AM

If the IRS accepts you refund through Turbo tax does that automatically mean the refund is approved through where is my refund

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Level 15
Feb 19, 2020 9:34:52 AM

Accepted does NOT mean Approved.

 

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions