Status still Pending

[Critter-3]

The tax season just started and sometimes it takes a few days for the IRS to catch up on the millions of returns that were waiting in the pile.  

[Gregory8019]

I haven't been notified re any status. How long does that normally take?

[xmasbaby0]

@Gregory8019

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2021 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-pr...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/irs-says-stimulus-check-mistakes-are-among-reasons-f...

[Gregory8019]

I'm just going to mail my return. Never was notified of anything last year and then just mailed it. IRS got that one.

[xmasbaby0]

@Gregory8019 

When you mail a tax return, you need to attach any documents showing tax withheld, such as your W-2’s or any 1099’s.  Use a mailing service that will track it, such as UPS or certified mail so you will know the IRS/state received the return.

Federal and state returns must be in separate envelopes and they are mailed to different addresses.  Read the mailing instructions that print with your tax return carefully so you mail them to the right addresses.

[GeorgeM777]

Did you e-file your return?  Generally, if you e-file your return, acceptance or rejection of your return may happen within 48 hours.  xmasbaby0 is correct in that if you decide to mail your return, you will need to include your W-2(s), and 1099s.   Regarding mailing returns, the IRS has stated:

• Due to staffing issues, processing paper tax returns could take several weeks longer. Taxpayers and tax professionals are encouraged to file electronically.

Here is a link to the IRS webpage which explains where you need to mail a paper return based on the state where you live.

Where to file paper returns with or without payment

@Gregory8019

[ezgi-ozcan]

Hi, 

I e-filed my tax return on 04/11 it has been more than 48hours and my tax return is still pending. Even if there is anything wrong with my file noone emailed me about the additional steps even after 48 hours passed as Turbo tax promised. The deadline is closing and I am worried my return will not be e-filed. 

[MoniqueLO_]

We do not have access to your account in this public forum.

You will receive an email when your return goes from pending status to Accepted or Rejected. You may want to check your spam folders if you do not see it in your inbox. Please see this Help Article for more information, including how to check your e-file status.

Please feel free to contact Customer Support if you would like to speak with someone who can assist you. 

@ezgi-ozcan
 

[hurtadoeliana]

did they release it ?

[LUIS CASTRO ORTIZ]

CHECKING MY EFILE STATUS,  CAN YOU HELP

[Critter-3]

You will receive an email when your return goes from pending status to Accepted or Rejected. You may want to check your spam folders if you do not see it in your inbox. Please see this Help Article for more information, including how to check your e-file status.

[Dbanks558]

Somebody help like my federal return has Been accepted since January 24th and I haven't gotten it and it still says pending like wtf I got my state return almost right away but this federal return is really making me angry I lost my job and really need my money and I can't get in contact with the IRS SOS somebody please help **bleep** it man..

[NCperson]

duplicate post 

[Cyberdragon1970]

I filed January 7th and still have pending 

[xmasbaby0]

@Cyberdragon1970

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

Did you e-file?  Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”  If so, your return is now in “pending” on a server.  Do not try to change anything while your return is in pending. Later in January the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files.   Watch your emails—including your spam folder—for the notice about whether your e-file has been accepted or rejected.  If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing.   If the return you e-filed is accepted you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend it to fix any mistakes or omissions.  It has been taking the IRS six to nine months—sometimes longer—to process amended returns.   If you e-filed your state return there will be another email later that tells you if the state was accepted or rejected.

WARNING:   Do not try to change anything on your return while it is pending.