Yes, this is common. To be clear, TurboTax has submitted your return, and now the IRS must accept it and approve your refund. This is because the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) prevents the IRS from issuing early refunds on any tax return that claims the EITC and/or ACTC. It is anticipated that by February 22, the IRS’s Where’s My Refund tool will be updated.
