After you file


@Kodyconley344 wrote:

My tax return was accepted March 1st, 2022. It’s now March 18th and it still hasn’t been approved..? What should I do?


It may take several weeks or longer before the tax refund is Approved by the IRS.  If there is a problem on the tax return the IRS will send you a letter.

 

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