What day does the IRS consider mid February

[LindseyLO]

Although it typically takes 21 days it sometimes can take longer. More details on why your refund may be taking longer has been provided by clicking here. 

[Stephen309]

I get my taxes every single year on February 14. This is because I have earned income credit, typically abbreviated as EIC. One year I got it on the 15th because I filed later than usual. Anytime I file between January 22 through January 28, my return always comes on Valentine’s Day give or take literally just one day.

[Joli_creole97]

This year I filed earlier than usual. I filed January 22nd , my federal was accepted January 23. When I check my refund status it tells me to check back Mid- late February for an updated status. 

but on turbo tax my green line is complete also it says that my refund has been accepted and it’s on its way…. What is considered mid February? I’d say the 14 which would be today technically speaking.. but I have no updates. 

I really need my money I’m hoping it’s coming this week hopefully before the weekend because I E FILED 

[xmasbaby0]

@Joli_creole97

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer.  “21 days”  is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS. 

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2022 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-pr...

OR——if you filed by mail, expect a long wait.   It is taking the very backlogged IRS six to nine months to process mailed returns.   Until a human opens your envelope and enters the data into the system, nothing will even show up on the refund site, so you will have to be very patient.

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-...

[Joli_creole97]

I filed electronically, turbo tax says ev everything is accepted and a refund has been issued. 
I am aware of the PATHS act , the IRS stated that they aren’t allowed to issue any refunds before mid February due to the PATH act. If I receive my money late February that’s a month for me , since I filed the 22 of January. 

Also I bank with chime, they stated I’d be able to get my refund up to 5 days earlier if I do via direct deposit in which I did. 

hopefully by tomorrow (feb 15) I’ll be able to check the IRS website for an updated status. 

[xmasbaby0]

Good luck-----but despite anything "Chime" is saying---you get your federal tax refund when the IRS issues it.  

The IRS is in control--not Chime.

[Lili22]

Did you get any new update as of today?

[Joli_creole97]

Yes I actually called the IRS They told me that my refund is scheduled to be deposited on the 20th. In which I don’t understand why or how because the 20th is a bank holiday… I’m sure a holiday for them as well which means I probably won’t get my money until Tuesday.. the 21st… 

but my friend banks with chime and he told me his refund came 2 days early than what the IRS tracker stated.. so hopefully that’ll be my case .. 

[xmasbaby0]

@Goldpots4 Your post was blank--no question there.  But this thread was begun with questions pertaining to the PATH delay for refunds.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2023 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2580357-who-provides-the-refund-processing-service

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-pr...

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds...

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-...

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc152

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/refund-timing

[cdajle]

• It’s the government sooo 🤷🏻‍♀️😅

[tooshort]

If u filed and the irs accepted on the 28th of February when will I receive my refund. 

[cdajle]

Do you mean the  28th of January?

[xmasbaby0]

@tooshort

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount  (line 35a of your 2024 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:   

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:    

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_...

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L1...

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https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-d...

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act.  Do not expect your refund before early March

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-...

Note:  “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”.  TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing.   Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing.  If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.

[KARLITO b]

Absolutely right !!! They said if you pay $25 for the 5 days early thing once you accept that and pay they come up and say we can’t send out early refunds until mid February!! So as I wait to get my refund early it’s saying March 3rd the whole thing is a **bleep** easy way for them to get extra money!!! I got accepted January 27th ?? And paid for it to come 5 days early??? What day ????