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Do1
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January 24, 2019
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Refund Approved

  • January 24, 2019
  • 27 replies
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I filed my taxes on 1/16 & they were accepted by the IRS on 1/16. I kept checking my refund status and it had no info. It now shows it is approved and my refund should be in my bank on January 28th. I just thought I'd share this with all of you since some of you had the same issue checking on your refund status 

      27 replies

      CheriS
      CheriS
      Level 6
      January 24, 2019

      Thank you for sharing your experience!

        S
        sadie59
        Level 2
        January 25, 2019

        how long did it set with processing bar before it gave you a date ?

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        txgirl
        Level 5
        January 27, 2019

        My acceptance date was the 14th but was not approved until the 26th, with a DDD of the 30th, if that helps. 

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          nursecrys
          Level 2
          February 1, 2019

          Did you get your refund on the date it said?

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          maroonfalcon
          Level 2
          January 28, 2019

          Same here! Refund approved and deposited to bank effective today 1/28. 

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            txgirl
            Level 5
            January 28, 2019

            So you got your money today? 

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            whm
            Level 2
            February 1, 2019

            Hey.

            Texas Girl. 
            Think about sunny days and a marguerite. Money is good but does not define who we are. Imagine yourself in the absolute worst case scenario. Then think about what that measly sum of money would do for you. Your conviction, character and  are worth millions.

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            Chellebabe1
            Level 2
            January 29, 2019

            Thank you for sharing. Something positive for a change! Love Turbo, don't you?

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            djorange89
            Level 2
            January 29, 2019

            can't believe someone got a refund that fast, mine was accepted on 1/14 as well, but like everyone else, I am waiting for that 2nd bar.  had to use my spouses social number to get the actual status (thanks to the tipster on here who gave that helpful hint).  I didn't even think refunds would be issued to anyone , yesterday was day 1 of tax season officially

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              marodriguez26
              Level 2
              January 29, 2019

              What did the status show per the IRS website? 

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              ashliesue3309
              Level 2
              January 31, 2019

              IT STATES THAT IT WAS APPROVED OR ACCEPTED?? AND DID U GET YOUR REFUND ON THE 28TH??

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              ashliesue3309
              Level 2
              January 31, 2019

              IT STATES THAT IT WAS APPROVED OR ACCEPTED?? AND DID U GET YOUR REFUND ON THE 28TH??

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              ashliesue3309
              Level 2
              January 31, 2019

              APPROVED AND ACCEPTED ARE SEPERATE THINGS THEY APPROVE BUT ON IRS 2 GO APP DID THEY ACCEPT AND YOUR REFUND WAS DEPOSITED ON 01/28

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              Cjsmith
              Level 2
              January 31, 2019

              Did you actually receive your refund on the expected date? Mine shows accepted and an anticipated date but nothing yet. 

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              whm
              Level 2
              February 1, 2019

              I could be wrong with the shutdown and all. The IRS officially received and accepted returns by January 28th. If your return has no issues and was electronically filed, you should receive your refund within 21 days. If your refund got to you by the 28th of January, please let me and millions of others know how you accomplished this. Information is Power.

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                bobb
                Level 2
                February 2, 2019

                mine was files and accepted 1/28 and in my bank account this morning 2/2.  Fasssssst.

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                  Taddy
                  Level 2
                  February 2, 2019
                  Did u have any dependents
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                  Marypoppins88
                  Level 2
                  February 3, 2019

                  Due to the government shutdown, no taxes were actually processed until 1/28.  You must have been one of the first ones they did....cheers to you!

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                  txgirl
                  Level 5
                  February 3, 2019
                  @Marypoppins88 wrote:

                  Due to the government shutdown, no taxes were actually processed until 1/28.  You must have been one of the first ones they did....cheers to you!

                  This is actually not correct as I got a DDD on the 26th. 

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                  stephronl
                  Level 6
                  February 3, 2019

                  Shutdown had nothing to do with returns IRS had posted 28th was opening day for tax season I will tell you it did affect them as to other paper work said it could take 12 to 18 months if you claimed child tax credits 2/27 is your date start checking around 2/23  most returns are 21 days they are pulled randomly not by date once you have been accepted 

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