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New Member
posted Jan 19, 2023 2:32:46 PM

Why does it say federal tax return pending?

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Level 15
Jan 19, 2023 2:35:13 PM

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.On January  23 the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files.   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 six to nine 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-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year

New Member
Jan 19, 2023 2:39:40 PM

I'm trying to login to to get an advance but I can't ,can't login to credit karma 

New Member
Jan 19, 2023 2:41:04 PM

I haven't submitted yet 

Level 15
Jan 19, 2023 2:41:14 PM

@Cherreset1979 Not sure why you posted to this unrelated thread....but .....

 

REFUND ADVANCE LOAN

 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/offer-details-disclosures-refund-advance-program/L4ljXp6TI_US_en_US

 

https://turbotax.intuit.com/refund-advance

 

 

 

Link your TurboTax account to Credit Karma

 

 

And the money is not issued until your e-file is accepted by the IRS.