Why hasnt my taxes been accepted?

[Jessmore]

This is my current situation it hasn't been 48 hours yet but it's getting close hopefully mine will be accepted today as this was the expected date. I've never had to wait this long. It's very nerve wracking.

[Anonymous]

No need to worry. It may take longer than the usual 24-48 hours in some cases for your return to get accepted.  See this FAQ  regarding What does pending mean.

[Mpgilo6]

I have the save problem. I filed on the 18th and it still hasn't been accepted. I know others who got an email within hours. Its very irritating. 

[LindseyLO]

Although it typically takes 24-48 hours it sometimes can take longer. This is normal. More details has been provided for you below.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-pending-mean/00/26331

[cheberz]

That is my ? to turbo tax why dont you have an answer

[cheberz]

Need help by tax person

[TerukoL]

@cheberz What is your question? If you feel that you need specialized assistance, please click here to learn about

TurboTax Live. 

[sophandsage1516]

My refund was accepted on jan 13th i only file the ez form no earned income why havent i recieved it yet

[Anonymous]

Since your tax refund is taking longer than the typical 21 days to receive, see this Turbo Tax FAQ regarding  What to do if it's been over 21 days.

[barbeno]

I filed on Jan 29th.. Still hasn't been accepted.. Last year was accepted in 4 days?

[CassLO]

@barbeno  Have you confirmed yet, that your e-file was submitted? Unless you had paper filed?

To check if your return was filed, check your e-file status.  If no status is showing then the return was not completed and submitted. You should have also received a email that your return was successfully transmitted.

If you don't see a status, go through the TurboTax File section again. Be sure to go all the way to the end and select Transmit my returns now.

If your return does show a status, then once "Accepted" within 24 hours you can start tracking your refund on the IRS  Where’s My Federal Refund? site.

What does "Pending" mean?

[Joshmd]

My taxes were accepted on feb14th. Lots of people were approved with refund dates this past weekend and mine still just says accepted. 

[amywithtatts]

I received an email from Turbotax stating my taxes were accepted. But when I check the status online it only says received. Why is this?

[VolvoGirl]

That's right.  The IRS Accepted your return for Processing.  Accepted means they received it.  Approved comes later.

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

[LindseyLO]

Sometimes it takes a little bit for the site to update. Give it a couple more days to update. Also for your convenience help with staying up to date with return has been provided below. 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/wheres-my-refund/