Accepted means your
return was received and the basics (such as the correct social security number)
seem to be in order. Accepted means your e-file has passed
inspection (Social Security numbers are correct, dependents haven't already
been claimed, etc.) and the government has your tax return. Accepted is
the status of your tax return – not your tax refund.
Once your return has been accepted (received) by the government, they take over
the refund status update duties, since they hold the purse strings. The status
in TurboTax will remain as "accepted."
Use the IRS Where's My Refund site for
the latest word on your federal tax refund, and your state government's
refund lookup service for
the latest on your state refund.
Due to the PATH Act, some Federal refunds will be delayed. If
you claimed the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Additional Child Tax Credit, then
you can expect to hear something around the end of February. Please see the
TurboTax FAQ below for more information: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5556415
Here is the general timeline of e-filed returns:
Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval >
Refund.
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