JeanneLO: You really should stop referring people to call the IRS to speak to a rep. That option is no longer available. You only get the automated system with the same information that is available if you use the Where's My Refund app or log into a personal IRS account.
My Federal return was sent in 2/13 and was "Accepted" according to Turbo Tax but the IRS still has not acknowledged receiving it. THAT is the status of many people's return at this time. There is NO path for people to get an updated status on filed personal Federal returns at this time.
