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Should it take more than 2 days for IRS to accept return

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CatinaT1
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Should it take more than 2 days for IRS to accept return

There could be a couple or reasons why you might be experiencing a delay;

 

1. First, the status might be pending for security reasons. This may be a sign that someone is trying to use your identity to file a tax return. The return has been placed on hold to give you an opportunity to cancel it if it doesn't belong to you. This can take up to 72 hours, after which your return will then be forwarded to the IRS, or if applicable, rejected. If rejected, you can then correct the rejection issue and resubmit. Please see this FAQ for reference.

 

2. Secondly, there could be a delay if your return has various refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit.

 

Note: Both instances may be applicable. That is, you could have a hold for security reasons first. And additionally for verification of the refundable credits in your return. In this case, delays might extend beyond 72 hours.

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Mezzy879
Returning Member

Should it take more than 2 days for IRS to accept return

My status says same thing..TT status says pending for state and federal. There must be some kind of issue because I filed the solar energy. I’m wondering if you filed the same form 5695

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