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Why does my tax return status say "In Progress" even though I got an email saying I could start tracking it?

 
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WillK
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Why does my tax return status say "In Progress" even though I got an email saying I could start tracking it?

When you file your return with Turbo Tax, you will get a notification when the IRS when your return was accepted. It will then move to in process, or processing, which means the IRS and/or your state are processing your refund. 

You can track the status here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

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WillK
Intuit Alumni

Why does my tax return status say "In Progress" even though I got an email saying I could start tracking it?

When you file your return with Turbo Tax, you will get a notification when the IRS when your return was accepted. It will then move to in process, or processing, which means the IRS and/or your state are processing your refund. 

You can track the status here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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