Why does turbo tax say my refund was accepted and I should receive it by 2/20 but the irs says it hasn’t been approved yet?

[Tjackson84]

Turbo tax says my return was accepted. It said that up until last week then it said I should get it by 2/19. But the IRS says processing. I don’t think I made any mistakes. How long does it take them to notify you if you did make a mistake? Usually turbo tax is pretty accurate. Thank you.

[CatinaT1]

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing of your return or the release of your refund.

Here are a couple FAQs to track your refund:
When will I get my federal tax refund?
How do I track my state refund?
Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"?

[JamersLynn76]

I’m having the exact same issue! Mine said should be receiving my taxes 2/19/2024 and the irs site continues to say still processing!

[blackcloud2k]

Did this ever get worked out? I filed a week or two later, and IRS site says "received" but not processed. It's been nearly 6 weeks.

[ee-ea]

@blackcloud2k 

Saying what is happening to your return at the IRS would be speculation. All you can do now is, wait. At least you know that the IRS has your filing. It does not matter who sent your form to them. That is the sole destination for federal tax returns. No one has discovered a way to make any tax agency speed up working on or sending out refunds. No one ever will because they are an overwhelmed, over worked, under funded and under staffed government bureaucracy. Eventually you will get the pay off of your no interest loan to the government. 21 days is just an educated/informed guess which should not be relied on.

  Check https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund   

[caffman]

Did your status change to accepted and did you get your return yet? I filed mine mid February and nothing has moved passed return received.

[blackcloud2k]

Still nothing here.

TurboTax says my refund was accepted 6 weeks ago or so. IRS says it was received by not approved.

[caffman]

This is so weird, but it makes me a little relieved it's not just me.