Until they actually start reviewing and processing your returns, their systems will have no record of it when you try to track it. Processing times can vary if they are working on a backlog of returns. If your returns show Accepted in TurboTax, that means the government has received your return but not processed it yet. The next step would be for them to process and approve your refund. Patience is virtue, just keep checking their websites for updates. You'll find information to do that below.
- They generally issue refunds within 21 days of being accepted, but that can sometimes take longer depending on your tax situation.
And you can use your State Department of Revenue's website to check status of
state tax refund. Choose your state here
How do I track my state refund? and it will give you steps to track the status.
- Some states put a notice on their refund tracking page to let you know how long processing takes; some do not. If there is no notice, no need to be alarmed; just give them time to process it
NOTE: If you claimed
Earned Income/Additional Child Tax credit on your return, the government held those returns until around mid-February. And refunds from those returns will start releasing in
late February. You can find more details on that here
Avoid the Rush Track Tax Refund Online at IRS.gov
