After you file

Where exactly are you seeing the word "pending?"

 

Once your e-file has been accepted by the IRS, you will see on the IRS refund site that the return has been received.  As your return moves through the various stages within the IRS system, you will see words like "Processing" or "Being processed" on the IRS refund site.

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