Why has my New Mexico return not been accepted after 3 days? My other states and federal have all been excepted normally they all get accepted around the same time.

[MonikaK1]

Even if you filed your federal and state returns at the same time, your state may not start processing your state return at the same time as the IRS processes the Federal return. Your state return may remain in pending status several days after your federal return has been accepted. Please see this TurboTax help article for more information.

See this New Mexico Department of Revenue webpage under "Where's My Refund" for an explanation of other factors that may delay your refund.

Please also see this TurboTax article for information and links to check on the status of state returns for the different states.

[LeticiaB]

I was wondering the same thing! This post made me feel so much better. I was calling TurboTax, the State of New Mexico, and my mother lol SO CONFUSED! I guess they are just processing them super slow or something. Doesn’t seem to be anything to worry about !

[CatinaT1]

There could be a couple or reasons why you might be experiencing a delay;

1. First, the status might be pending for security reasons. This may be a sign that someone is trying to use your identity to file a tax return. The return has been placed on hold to give you an opportunity to cancel it if it doesn't belong to you. This can take up to 72 hours, after which your return will then be forwarded to the IRS, or if applicable, rejected. If rejected, you can then correct the rejection issue and resubmit. Please see this FAQ for reference.

2. Secondly, there could be a delay if your return has various refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit.

Note: Both instances may be applicable. That is, you could have a hold for security reasons first. And additionally for verification of the refundable credits in your return. In this case, delays might extend beyond 72 hours.