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posted Feb 4, 2026 8:41:53 PM

Pending

So my return is pending. Does that mean if I wanted to use another tax service,  I could? I guess what I am asking is are my taxes in the IRS system and they have them pending, or is it pending with TT and then will be sent to IRS?

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 4, 2026 8:50:16 PM

Not unless your return gets rejected.   Pending means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.  If it gets accepted, you can only amend it, but if it gets rejected, you will be able to e-file elsewhere.