You can use this IRS tool Where's My Refund? to check on the status of your refund. It provides updates regarding the processing of your tax return. This is the best way to track the status of your refund. Your employer does not know where your tax return is.
When you e-file your tax return with TurboTax and choose direct deposit, the IRS should notify you that your return has been accepted within one or two days.
After your tax return has been "Accepted" by the IRS it will be" Processing" until the tax refund has been "Approved" and then you will see an Issue Date on the IRS website.
Your refund may have been held up it you are getting the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit. Due to PATH Act, the IRS is required to hold refunds for Customers claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Additional Child Tax Credit until March 3. This may have caused a delay if it pertains to you.
You can also call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday.
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