Once your return is accepted, the next step is for the government to approve your refund. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks for your return to go from accepted to approved.
Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it is possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process. Please take a look at the following to help put your mind at ease:
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IRS representatives will be able to research the status of your refund if your return was accepted (received) more than 21 calendar days ago. Call them at 1-800-829-1040, but prepare for potentially long wait times.
There are a few ways you can track your tax return:
