Return has been accepted, but still not approved:
My return is accepted but still not approved. Is there a problem? Should I be worried?
This is the process that your return is going through:
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. Keep checking Where's my Refund): https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4689484
Approved (TurboTax is also not informed of this stage): https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/return-status/help/does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved/00/265...
What TurboTax shows you is just an estimate based on the fact that many refunds are issued within 21 days of the return being accepted.
The IRS does not update TurboTax on the actual issue date of a specific refund.
If you qualified for the Earned income credit or Additional Child Tax Credit here is more information about the PATH Act delay, but keep in mind that the IRS site for Where's my refund, https://www.irs.gov/refunds is the final authority.
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5556415
If the PATH Act delay does not apply to your situation, please see the following information about contacting the IRS after the 21 day wait:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302084
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