That just means that the IRS has accepted your return and they are now processing it. Processing times can vary with them though. Patience is virtue here. It can range from a span of just a few days up to about 3 weeks to see a move from accepted to approved with the IRS.
Since everyone's tax situation will vary, when everyone gets approved will also vary. And you can find more details on that here Why do some refunds take longer than others?
Just keep an eye out on their website for updates. If you don't see a change after 3 weeks, that is when you need to contact the IRS. Please see details below.
NOTE: By law, the IRS cannot issue refunds before mid-February for tax returns that claim the
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the
Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). While the IRS will process your return when it is received, it cannot issue related refunds before mid-February. The IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting on Feb 27, 2018, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return.
My return is accepted but still not approved - is there a problem? Should I be worried?
