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posted Aug 26, 2025 8:45:25 PM

My its transcripts are saying I didn’t not file my where’s my refund says accepted

Why is my transcripts saying I didn’t not file not file

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Level 15
Aug 26, 2025 8:48:17 PM

how long ago did you file? some of the transcripts are not updated until the return is fully processed. 

Level 15
Aug 26, 2025 10:08:54 PM

@ wainwrightjr4 

The IRS "Where's My Refund" tool does not use the word "accepted."  That IRS tool will first say Return Received and may also say "is processing" or "still being processed."  Then once processing is complete, it will say Refund Approved, and then finally will say Refund Sent.

https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund