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Im just wondering why turbo tax is not showung my refunds as processed and sent like the Refund Status says.

According to thier records, state was deposited on the 23 rd and federal was on the 29 th. Where's my refund??
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Im just wondering why turbo tax is not showung my refunds as processed and sent like the Refund Status says.

What does the Real status of your tax refunds indicate on the IRS and State websites?

 

If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

Im just wondering why turbo tax is not showung my refunds as processed and sent like the Refund Status says.

Once TT sends your return and gets the acceptance from the feds/state they are out of the loop... they are not notified any longer.  Just like a postman delivering a registered letter ... all they know is the recipient got the package but they do not know what they did with it.

 

 

"Where's my tax refund?"

Ever wonder what happens between efiling your tax return and receiving your refund?

 

Here is what really happens when you press that green button and transmit your tax return.

  • First, we "stamp" the return with an electronic postmark, and then we send it to the government.
  • Then we both wait 24 to 48 hours for the IRS to accept your return although it can take longer sometimes.
  • What are they doing? They are checking your personal information to make sure it matches their records.
  • If everything looks good, the IRS accepts your return FOR PROCESSING.  The return is NOT APPROVED at this point ... that takes place later when the refund is approved for dispersal. 

Once you are accepted, you are on the IRS payment timetable. Only the IRS knows the status of processing your tax return, whether you owe taxes or are due a refund. In prior years, the IRS issued more than 9 out of 10 refunds to taxpayers in less than 21 days last year. The same results are expected for 2020.

 

Once you have e-filed your tax return, there are a few ways to check the status of your refund:

The tool will get you personalized refund information based on the processing of your tax return. They will provide an actual refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days. You can start checking the status of your refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your return.

 

Remember, the fastest way to get your refund is to e-file and choose direct deposit.

Other tools and refund delays     

You can also use the TurboTax Where's My Refund tracking guide that will show you how to check the status of your tax refund and common reasons for delays.

 

These articles explain in more detail what may cause a delay:

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Im just wondering why turbo tax is not showung my refunds as processed and sent like the Refund Status says.

Once the IRS has approved your refund, Turbo Tax will not have any further updates. You will need to track your refunds with your State and the IRS. 

 

Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/use-the-wheres-my-refund-tool

 

Please see this Turbo Tax FAQ on how to track your State refund. https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/how-do-i-track-my-state-refund/00/25571

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