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Turbo tax apparently saids that my refund was approved but only shows as received on IRS tracker?

I filled for taxes around 20 days ago and got approved no more that a couple days after, now after checking the IRS track my refund it only appears that they have received the request but have not approved. Can there be an error? 

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KatrinaLO
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Turbo tax apparently saids that my refund was approved but only shows as received on IRS tracker?

This is actually normal. TurboTax updates what stage your return is in and the IRS site updates when you can expect your refund:

  • E-filing status is what stage of the process your return is in.
  • Refund status is when you can expect you refund. 

Once your tax return has been submitted, the most up to date information will come from the IRS.

It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update. 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. Continue checking the Where’s My Federal Refund?  tool for updates. 

Please see below for more information on what accepted means:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/26285

See the video in this link for a really good explanation of the process: 

https://www.refundschedule.com/irs-wheres-refund-status-bars-disappeared/

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Turbo tax apparently saids that my refund was approved but only shows as received on IRS tracker?

The email probably said Accepted.  The IRS doesn't send emails when they approve it.  

 

Accepted only means the IRS verified some basic info on it so they know it's really from you.  After it is Accepted the IRS processes it then approves it before they send the refund.

 

What does Accepted mean

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/01/26285

 

What happens after your return is accepted

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/my-return-got-accepted-what-happens-next/00/265...

 

IRS - Questions about Refunds

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

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