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posted Jun 4, 2019 10:52:36 PM

My refund was accepted but I don't understand as to why I can not track it?

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Level 1
Jun 4, 2019 10:52:37 PM

Wait 24 hours after your federal return has been accepted before looking it up at Where's My Refund? See also Where's My Refund FAQs.

For states, use your state's refund lookup.


For more information see TurboTax FAQ: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4242575

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Level 1
Jun 4, 2019 10:52:37 PM

Wait 24 hours after your federal return has been accepted before looking it up at Where's My Refund? See also Where's My Refund FAQs.

For states, use your state's refund lookup.


For more information see TurboTax FAQ: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4242575

New Member
Feb 7, 2020 11:09:54 PM

Mine was accepted the end of January it is now over a week into feb and the irs app keeps saying check my info like it cant find it. The only thing I keep seeing is wait 24 hours after its accepted....but it's been a week.....

New Member
Feb 11, 2020 12:27:17 AM

Same with me it’s been 5 days and my refund was accepted within 2 hrs of filing and I can’t track either state or federal smh.It makes me nervous.

New Member
Feb 12, 2020 7:11:47 PM

I’m having the same issue...

Intuit Alumni
Feb 12, 2020 7:24:54 PM

When checking on the status of your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund (WMR) site, you may get the message: We cannot provide any information about your refund. You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgment e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS.

 

Note: You will need your social security number, filing status, and refund amount in order to track your refund.

If your return is still pending and not accepted yet by the IRS, you will need to wait until it's accepted to check the status on the IRS website. Be sure when checking Where’s My Federal Refund? site that you are entering only your Federal refund amount. This can be found on your Federal form 1040, line 21a. Also if you paid any fees out of your federal refund, use the refund figure prior to the deduction of he fees. If you filed joint, be sure to enter the filers information that appears first on the return.

Another thing it could be is - Taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) may experience a refund hold. The IRS usually begins issuing tax refunds on returns with the EIC or Additional Child Tax Credit in late February.

Some 2019 federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act

 

Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer. Each state handles its own refunds. Select yours below for refund tracking instructions.

How do I track my state refund?

New Member
Feb 22, 2020 5:09:00 AM

Same here and it’s been 18 days since I filed and since I got confirmation that my state and federal were accepted and these turbo guys just copy and paste the same responses. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2020 8:20:13 AM

Tax returns can disappear from WMR while they are being processed.  

You can try calling the WMR automated hotline instead: 1-800-829-1954 or visit the IRS website.

  

Here's an article that can also help.  
Why is there no record of my return at Where's My Refund ...  

@LadyWolf

New Member
Feb 22, 2020 12:18:57 PM

The same thing happened to me last year but I got my taxes February 27th when everybody claiming a child did. I checked wmr just to see after I got my refund and there still was nothing were supposed to be getting it February 26-28 just be patient I stressed myself out bad last year it's coming don't worry

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2020 12:31:29 PM

To track your Federal refund, visit the Where’s My Federal Refund? site  You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status

Note: You will need your social security number, filing status, and refund amount in order to track your refund.

If your return is still pending and not accepted yet by the IRS, you will need to wait until it's accepted to check the status on the IRS website. Be sure when checking Where’s My Federal Refund? site that you are entering only your Federal refund amount. This can be found on your Federal form 1040, line 21a. If you paid any fees out of your federal refund, use the refund figure prior to the deduction of he fees. Also if you filed joint, be sure to enter the filers name that appears first on the return.

Why is there no record of my return at Where's My Refund (WMR)?

New Member
Feb 25, 2020 7:15:18 PM

  • I have called, used the irstogo app and gone to the irs website and all still say that my information cannot be found. What is going on? I already received my state refund so where is my federal? This is getting ridiculous

Intuit Alumni
Feb 25, 2020 7:33:31 PM

Once a tax return has been accepted by the IRS, it is out of TurboTax's system. Continue to check with the IRS on your refund status. More help has been posted for you below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/what-if-my-irs-refund-is-taking-longer-than-21-days/00/26080

New Member
Mar 9, 2020 4:22:52 PM

I did my taxes on Feb 21st and they say I should receive it no later than Friday this week. I go to check where’s my refund and they say I’m putting my info in wrong and I know for a fact that it is right. Now I can’t track my refund. My refunds were accepted but I’m still waiting on them to disperse. Is there anything I should know before hand?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 9, 2020 4:28:18 PM

The IRS states:

 

WHERE’S MY REFUND STATUS BARS DISAPPEARED

 

"We have gotten many comments and messages regarding the IRS Where’s My Refund Tool having your orange status bar disappearing. This has to do with the irs.gov where’s my refund site having too much traffic and lagging. This is causing images not to display and information about your federal tax return to not show up. This has happened every year since the tool was first available. This has nothing to do with you being flagged or your return being denied. Status Bars Disappeared for many Americans who filed early. This also can have to do with your browser settings as well as your cache. Please try using a different browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Also, clear your cache in your browser settings."

 

When checking on the status of your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund (WMR) site, you may get the message: We cannot provide any information about your refund. You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgment e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS.

 

You might receive this message because:

  • Your e-filed return was accepted (received) by the IRS less than 24 hours ago. Wait at least 24 hours after acceptance before using WMR.
  • Your return is still pending.
  • You never e-filed. You can quickly find out if you did by checking your status.
  • If you don't see a status, go through the TurboTax File section again. Be sure to go all the way to the end and select Transmit my returns now.
  • You mailed your return less than 4 weeks ago. Paper-filers should wait four weeks before using WMR.


Please click Why is there no record of my return at Where's My Refund (WMR)? to learn more.

 

Level 1
Mar 31, 2021 2:20:25 AM

It’s been way over a month since I filled. I got my state but still can’t track my federal 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 31, 2021 9:11:48 AM

What is the status showing on the Where's My Refund site for your return? 

 

Sometimes until the IRS starts processing your return the Where's My Refund site may not have any information about your return or it may tell you that you haven't entered your information correctly.  As your return moves through the system the status will be updated accordingly. Keep checking the Where’s My Refund?  site for updates. The IRS updates the site daily, usually in the overnight hours. Also, make sure you are entering the exact amount of your tax return refund (not combined with your state refund), your tax return filing status, and your Social Security number when tracking your refund. If you previously had a status on WMR check back later as high volume can cause an issue of the tracking site giving incorrect status results.

 

Also, the IRS is experiencing delays in the processing of returns due to a later than usual start to the tax season, a backlog of mailed returns, current tax season returns, and the current round of stimulus payments. Please see this post here byToddL99 for further explanation of why returns are delayed. 

@csellers96

Returning Member
Jan 30, 2022 9:09:04 PM

what happened? did you solve it? how did you do it?

Returning Member
Jan 30, 2022 9:10:11 PM

what happened?did you solve it? how did you do it?

Returning Member
Jan 30, 2022 9:11:12 PM

what happened?did you solve it?how did you do it 

Intuit Alumni
Jan 31, 2022 7:04:33 AM

 @kevintorrestx

 

Are you now able to track your return?  Please respond here if you need further assistance. 

New Member
Feb 4, 2022 11:36:22 AM

Why can’t I track my refund anymore I once could but now I can’t 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 4, 2022 12:00:48 PM

This is normal. Until the IRS starts processing it on their own, you may not find record of it or the website may say that you have put in incorrect information when tracking your federal refund. As your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. The IRS issues refunds, not TurboTax. This means that we can't say for sure why you haven’t received your refund as of yet. There's no way to know when the IRS will update your status. If after 21 days of being accepted, you have not received an update via the Where's My Refund tool, you can follow the instructions in the following FAQ to contact the IRS for further assistance.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refund-status/help/what-if-my-irs-refund-is-taking-longer-than-21-days/00/26080

 

 Otherwise, as your return moves through the system, the status of it will be updated accordingly. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. Updates are made daily, usually overnight.

 

@Shakil1992

New Member
Feb 17, 2022 6:50:37 PM

Ok we filed electronically jan.21 2022 it was accepted jan24 but no deposit and can't get no information please help

Expert Alumni
Feb 17, 2022 8:31:07 PM

January 24 was the first day of IRS Efiling.   Thousands of returns were probably accepted on that date.

 

Once the IRS starts processing your return, you will be able to check the status at Where's My Refund? 

 

If you had child credits on your return, expect your refund to be delayed. 

New Member
Mar 4, 2022 5:01:35 PM

Did you ever receive it ?