After you file


@Av022885 wrote:

White my federal return is still pending


When did you e-file your tax return?

See this TurboTax support FAQ for the meaning of Pendinghttps://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxation/help/why-is-my-return-still-pending/01/1945473

 

Or is the status on the IRS website actually showing as Processinghttps://www.irs.gov/refunds

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions