When will federal be accepted if have eitc?

[Critter]

The return should be accepted for processing anytime after today however the processing of those returns will not start until after 2/22 and those refunds are not expected to be released until late Feb at the earliest...patience will be needed. 

[LindseyLO]

Help with tracking and staying up to date with your return has been provided below. https://www.irs.gov/refunds