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Level 1
January 15, 2025
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How long after e-file does it tak for federal to be accepted

  • January 15, 2025
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When I filed it said 24-48 hours. It's been a few days now and it's still pending

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    CatinaT1
    Level 15
    January 15, 2025

    The IRS is not officially accepting returns until January 29. The 24-48 hours starts once the IRS has opened for filing.

     

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    Level 10
    January 15, 2025

    It is being stored until the IRS begins accepting returns on January 27.   After the IRS opens and starts to accept returns it is usually about 14 days for the return to be processed and refund to be paid.  If no issues with your return you should have your refund by February 14 or even earlier.

    Mike9241
    Level 15
    Level 15
    January 15, 2025

    IRS e-filing doesn't open until 1/27/2025. Until then all you will get is an e-mail saying submitted. Once open it may take 24-48 hours to get an accepted or rejected e-mail. 

    Mike9241