When will I get my refund

Has your return been accepted in an early test batch----or is it still sitting on the server in "pending?"

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

You will not get any information from the IRS refund site while your return is in pending.  The IRS does not have your return yet.

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.On January  26  the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files.  The IRS accepts a FEW returns in test batches ahead of January 26—-but that is very random.   Watch your emails—including your spam folder—for the notice about whether your e-file has been accepted or rejected.  If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing.   If the return you e-filed is accepted you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend it to fix any mistakes or omissions.  It has been taking the IRS four to six months—sometimes longer—to process amended returns.   If you e-filed your state return there will be another email later that tells you if the state was accepted or rejected.

WARNING:   Do not try to change anything on your return while it is pending.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-first-day-of-2026-filing-season-online-tools-and-

Hi @swatkins316 

First, you can check your e-file status. It’ll either be pending, accepted, or rejected.

• If it's been accepted, track your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site.
• You'll need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and the exact amount of your refund to check your status. You'll find this on the first screen after you sign in to TurboTax.
• If you mailed your return, wait 4 weeks after mailing your return before using the tool.
• If it's rejected, fix your return and file it again.
• If it's pending, wait until your return is accepted.

Please see here for additional info.

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