Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you can cash or deposit your check and spend it.  

The IRS is not accepting returns until February 12.  Returns that have been submitted are being held in Pending until the IRS opens its servers to receive them.  If your return is rejected, then you can edit it and correct the entry.  If it is accepted, the IRS will contact you about the error and let you know what action you might need to take.