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After you file

Did you e-file or mail your return?  If you e-filed, check the status of your return. 

 

Here's help for checking your e-file status:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/how-do-i-check-my-e-file-status/01/25538#M91

 

Pending: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4193097

Accepted (this is the last update that TurboTax will get from the IRS): https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3958820

Processing (the IRS does not inform TurboTax of this stage): https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4689484

Approved:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved/00/265...

 

 

 

 

 

Most Federal refunds are issued within 21 days of the return being accepted by the IRS (this is not based on when you filed).   Please keep in mind that once you e-file or mail your return only the IRS has any control over it.

 

Here is help for tracking your Federal Refund:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288568

Here's help for tracking a state refund if you are getting one:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300211

 

This chart shows estimated IRS income tax refund dates for 2020:

https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/tax-compliance/news/21123770/chart-shows-estimated-irs-income-tax...

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