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February 10, 2021
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  • February 10, 2021
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At the end of putting all my info, TT asked my if I wanted protection, etc -- those extra fees. Also, I'm able to print the file. However, every time I go in to Where's My Refund site, it couldn't recognize my file, despite typing in the right info.

 

How would I know that my e-file has successfully gone through?

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Level 15
February 10, 2021

For 2020?

 

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

 

Did you e-file?  Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”  If so, your return is now in “pending” on a server.  Do not try to change anything while your return is in pending. If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing.

 

The IRS will not be accepting/rejecting 2020 returns until Friday, February 12, 2021.  You need to watch your emails for the acceptance/rejection notice that may take until mid-February or later to arrive.   And watch your spam folder too.

 

When you e-file your federal return you will receive two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say that your return was submitted.  The second email will tell you if your federal return was accepted or rejected.  If you e-filed a state return, there will be a third email to tell you if the state accepted or rejected your state return.

 

A state return cannot be accepted until the federal return has been accepted.

 

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refunds-during-pandemic

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Eagle2ONeAuthor
Level 2
February 10, 2021

Thanks for the reply. I didn't think to check my email. Yes, email says that it was transmitted.