MichelleLO
Expert Alumni

After you file

Once the IRS has accepted your return, it then goes into processing status until they review and approve your return. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to go from acceptance to approval, however, they are currently experiencing a delay.

Keep tracking your return on the IRS website Where's My Refund site for status. The IRS updates the site daily in the overnight hours usually.  For more information on the process, please see My return is accepted but still not approved. Is there a problem? Should I be worried?

If after 21 days from acceptance of your return, you do not have your tax refund you will need to contact the IRS.  Please see the TurboTax FAQ: What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?

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