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posted May 31, 2019 6:50:59 PM

Irs accepted my return early

The irs accepted my return january 12th but it was said they wont accept returns until the 23rd im worried i dont get it

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 6:51:02 PM

Every year the IRS processes some tax returns early to test their systems. They will not, however, pay out any refunds early. Not until after Jan 23.

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 6:51:02 PM

Every year the IRS processes some tax returns early to test their systems. They will not, however, pay out any refunds early. Not until after Jan 23.

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:03 PM

YAY Me! Mine was accepted 01/13/17 2:04pm EST (or at least that when I got the email from TT).

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:07 PM

I was accepted today on the 13th

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:08 PM

I was accepted today also !!

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:10 PM

Me too... January 13th

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:12 PM

Anyone able to track their delivery date on IRS website? Mine says they cannot provide any information on my refund. But then says if I filed a complete and accurate return then payment will be received in about 21 days after received blah blah blah...anyone else?

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:12 PM

I got an acceptance 1/13/17 and an est. dd of 1/24-2/13

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:15 PM

For TT ^

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:16 PM

Yes same for mines, I haven't check IRS.gov yet, because early acceptance doesn't mean we will get the money sooner

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:18 PM

Same here ...accepted 1/13/17.

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:20 PM

Same here the 13 so would we receive on that first DD date????

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:21 PM

Mine is showing up on where's my refund .. as accepted ... so yea there's hope ... lol , but why did they accept us ? Are we more less just early acceptance ??

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:23 PM

Testing of the IRS system. Some new program they are running. I searched around I got 1000 different answers. Some say 3 to 5 days some say the day after opening day the deposit would be made. But TT said the from the 24 of Jan. No later then the 13 of Feb. I checked the IRS cite it said it was accepted the 24 would be 11 days after acceptance so cross your fingers either way I'm happy with Turbo Tax. Good luck.

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:25 PM

If you filed early and took advantage of the child tax credit or the earned income tax credit you won't get your return til on or after February 15. It says it on the IRS website. Even if accepted early they are checking for fraud

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:27 PM

I was able to track mine on the IRS website last Friday and today i am not able to...idk whats going on

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:30 PM

In theory:
 IF you are accepted early (before opening day) You CAN Possibly have your money by Opening day.
 For the last 5 years I have been accepted early. Last year being the exception ( took 23 days ).
You are supposed to start Counting your days from DATE of acceptance it should not take any loner than 8-11 days .. BUT Remember this is the IRS we are talking about .
 I do believe they are Updating this morning. Mine is NOT showing up but It did yesterday.
No information will show if it is updating.
(usually between 4am-8am  is when they update) its 7:25 east coast time.
They claim they update daily Last year I found it only to be TWICE a week . (Tuesday and Thursday)  
Early acceptances are usually 10 days prior to opening day.
For those with EITC you may or may not seen any movement until after 2/15?
No way of knowing if they are taking them early.     

Transcripts Theory :
If you can order your transcripts then your return has been completed and about to be paid out.
Your transcripts CAN NOT be ready IF your return has NOT Completed the cycle.
Hope that helps all

Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:51:32 PM
New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:34 PM

I logged in to IRS to track refund today, before it said no information can be provided. They obviously updated and now it says refund is being processed, but TT says I should receive my refund between 1/24-2/13, anyone else have this???

Level 15
May 31, 2019 6:51:36 PM

The TT dates are somewhat misleading, as they are based on traditional  IRS turnaround times.

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:38 PM

So do I check back on Thursday when they update again? @SweetieJean

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:39 PM

Mine was accepted today! I was not expecting that at all, glad I found this thread. Puts me at ease

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:41 PM

My taxes were accepted today and i claim children didnt expect this at all

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:43 PM

Mines accepted to no child credits so I got my fingers crossed

New Member
May 31, 2019 6:51:45 PM

Mine was excepted today but I have earned income credit so im not going to expect anything back until after feb 15th. If I get it early then that's great, but ill drive myself crazy checking for it everyday lol!!