How long is the pending process

[ChondelLO]

E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer.

For more information please click the link.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4193097

[Cokelady61]

Why isn't my Federal accepted yet ? It's been over 24 and 48 hours !! More like days  since I e-filed

[xmasbaby0]

You can expect to be in pending for a few weeks since the IRS will not be accepting returns until January 27.  Right now your returns are just sitting on the server.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

[Jami83]

No, because my friend did hers same time & hers were accepted the next day!

[xmasbaby0]

@Jami83 There have been a few small test batches accepted to try out the system before they start accepting/rejecting returns on Jan, 27.

Here is the announcement from the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

[mslena8297]

My state and federal return were recieved and accepted within 3 days of filing last year. Now it's been longer than thst and it's still in pending. I am the only person who is dealing with this thst I know of. Other people who used different software have already had their state returns accepted.  What is so different with Turbo Tax this year?

[xmasbaby0]

@mslena8297 

Your return is still in pending on the server because the IRS will not begin to accept/reject/process returns until January 27.  Only a few returns were accepted early in a test batch.  Everyone else has to wait.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

So watch your emails and spam folder to make sure you know after Jan. 27 if your return was accepted or rejected.

[xIzzyx]

IRS just opened today to begin accepting/rejecting I had mine sitting since the 15th but finally says it’s transmitted so now it should take 24-48 hrs 

[BrandiLO]

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24–48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer. For more information, please click here.

[Vvaugmi]

Mine also just updated with a new pending date for today and also says the IRS has received them. Just have to patiently wait now... It's only the first day they are open.

[BrandiLO]

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns which officially began today, 01/27/2020.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24–48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer. For more information, please click here.

[Leticiar13]

I JUST FILED LESS THAN 15 MIN AGO STATE AND FEDERAL AND MY FEDERAL WAS ACCEPTED ALREADY LIKE 5 MINUTES AGO SO WHY DIDNT MY STATE GET ACCEPTED YET

[DaraLO]

Your state may not start processing tax returns at the same time as the IRS.  In January and early February, it is common for e-filed state returns to remain in pending status even after your federal return is accepted.  

Source:  Why is my state e-file still pending?

[Kelly_q]

I submitted my refund 1/29 at 8 pm and my status is still pending. Where is says "Recieved by IRS" the status is unkown. Its now 36 hours later. What is going on?