Why is my filing status "accepted" on my TurboTax dashboard but the IRS and state tax website says I haven't filed yet?

[aprilcantwell130]

I received a notification that both my federal and state tax filing was accepted in mid-February. However, when I try to view my filing status, each one says I haven't filed yet. This has me really worried and I'm not sure what to do.

[SweetieJean]

There continues to be a general backlog at the IRS (and probably Some states), due to the large number of extra filings for the stimulus, as well as millions of unprocessed 2019 returns left over from the COVID shutdown.  In addition, the Where's My Refund site has been erratic and unreliable.  But if TT told you that your filing was Accepted, then the IRS has it for processing.  (TT receives no further updates after that.)   Lots of folks are waiting, so please continue to be patient.

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[aprilcantwell130]

Thank you for letting me know! I wasn't aware they were so behind, but I also understand given the unexpected impact from Covid. When should I be concerned about still not receiving the return? A month, two months?