Turbo tax says my return has been accepted. I go to the IRS website and it only says it's been recieved. Why is that? And which one do I go off of? Can anyone explain

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February 3, 2020
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AkinaLO

Level 15

They are both right because accepted means the IRS received your return and are processing it.

Once they approve your return, they will issue you a refund. The IRS releases most refunds with some exceptions, within 21 calendar days after the e-filed return has been approved, not 21 days from the e-filing date.

Please see the page below.

Does "accepted" mean my refund is approved? - Community

Please refer to the article below.

What does Accepted mean? - Community

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roby0930Author

Level 2

So why would turbo tax say that it's been recieved and then 2 days later say it's been accepted?

EbonyL122824

Level 9

Accepted means your return was received and the basics (such as the correct social security number) seem to be in order. See the following link for more information.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/what-does-accepted-mean/00/26285

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