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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 12:03:21 PM

So does the blue bar being full on turbotax mean anything of significance? Irs website says my return is still processing but TurboTax bar is completely full. It initially was half way . I filed Janua

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 12:03:22 PM

When the blue line/ bar is complete, it means that the IRS has accepted your return and that you have an estimated refund date (if you are expecting a tax refund). Please note that the IRS issues most refunds within 21 days of your return being accepted.

TurboTax tracks whether your federal tax return as been accepted or rejected, and gives an estimate on when you can expect to receive your tax refund.  Please see the following TurboTax FAQ for information on tracking your federal refund:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288568

To determine the exact status of your state tax refund, you will need to track your refund by clicking your state below for tax refund lookup instructions.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300211


Returning Member
Mar 5, 2021 11:28:19 AM

My blue bar line is full up but tax return is still processed and when accepted my return samething the samething a refund date will be provided a date it will be available did IRS get my tax return cause I got bills to pay my light bill about to get cut off and my water 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 5, 2021 12:01:56 PM

You can verify if you e-filed here E-file status lookup. Please refer to KatrinaLO's post above for details on refund timing.

Level 2
Mar 6, 2021 3:19:10 AM

Yes it is true, when the blue bar is full you have an estimated date.  On turbo my line is completely blue. I googled and googled trying to see why WMR wasn’t updating, everyone taxes dropping and I been did my taxes. But I’m here to put all minds  to rest.... my status kept saying still processing... a date will be provided when available.....I finally got in touched with the irs put on hold... luckily the lady was nice and gave me my refund date... check this morning the system finally updated and I’m getting my money  Wednesday....Hope this put other minds to rest!!

Level 3
Mar 7, 2021 2:12:54 PM

Thank you I pray it's true yesterday morning it went from half full to complete

Intuit Alumni
Mar 7, 2021 3:11:46 PM

If you are trying to track your refund you will need to check with the IRS. Turbo Tax will not have your refund status. 

If the IRS website says processing, this means they are working on it.

 

Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS

 

Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions

Level 3
Mar 7, 2021 3:23:31 PM

Wmr is not updating for everyone this year it's says it on irs website so to check or rely on others experience for answers is one way as well!

New Member
Mar 8, 2021 6:50:59 AM

How did you get in contact with the IRS. I've been trying since last monday

Level 15
Mar 8, 2021 6:52:49 AM


@taybublitz93 wrote:

How did you get in contact with the IRS. I've been trying since last monday


Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

New Member
Mar 9, 2021 6:59:05 AM

What was you estimated date that they gave you originally? Mines was for the 5th but im still waiting for the deposit.

Level 3
Mar 9, 2021 7:17:22 AM

It's says that turbotax has a estimated date which I don't see! But from day 1 til Saturday my bar was halfway Saturday morning it went to full which wasn't my 21days..so at this point I really don't know because this is my first time using turbotax.. I'm trying to get some type of clue on what's going on because I can't talk to no one from irs! Just searching for someone who previously used turbotax to see if it's true that when the line is complete that means you have a date but I can't find a settling answer for it because the experts says a couple of different things and the reviews don't mention

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Level 3
Mar 9, 2021 7:21:41 AM

Mines went to complete Saturday morning so should I be expecting this week sometime?

Level 2
Mar 9, 2021 7:51:11 AM

When did file? and when were they accepted? Mine were filed at the end of Jan and 
accepted Feb 12th, and still showing processing with the IRS.

Level 2
Mar 9, 2021 8:10:26 AM

Keep the faith it’s coming

Level 2
Mar 9, 2021 8:13:23 AM

Call [phone number removed] press 2 to start with act as if you calling about a transcript or something listen closely to all the choices.... it’s gonna eventually say if you didn’t hear your topic to wait on the line.... when it asks for your social put it in and wait.... you may get a message saying there busy just keep calling them back till you get through it works I’m telling you 

Level 2
Mar 9, 2021 8:15:47 AM

My date is for tomorrow.... the first date they gave me.... meaning the irs was March the 12 then the system finally updated and my date was moved up..:: I’m just hoping turbo deposit my money the same day../ I have bills I’m behind on... if I was you I would keep calling back until I got through

Level 3
Mar 9, 2021 8:31:14 AM

I filed 2/12 accepted 2/13

Level 3
Mar 10, 2021 4:31:02 AM

Just finally got in touch with the irs and sad to say they not telling me the same...10weeks is what I'm looking at!

Level 2
Mar 10, 2021 8:21:16 AM

What went wrong?

Level 3
Mar 10, 2021 8:36:51 AM

Nothing guy says I have no error or anything it just that they are delays because of the employees

New Member
Mar 11, 2021 5:21:56 PM

What number did you call to talk to someone from the irs?

Level 2
Mar 12, 2021 6:35:06 AM

[phone number removed] Press option 2, then press 1, then press 3, then press 2 then it will ask for your social, I didnt add it and it asked again and i didnt give it, then press 2 then press 4... I had to wait about 30 mins but then the lady helped me.

Level 2
Mar 12, 2021 7:36:24 AM

M estimated date was the 12 but I received it on the 10th.... try calling your bank

New Member
Mar 20, 2021 7:19:30 PM

I got a full bar it wasn't yesterday tho but still processing it says no refund date if your info is right then iam at ease its Saturday now...I'll update asap and let everyone know what happens monday