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If you mailed your return and paid for tracking through the post office, you should check that to make sure it was delivered.  Otherwise, just be aware that mailing your tax return can take longer to process.  The following website shows that the IRS is currently processing returns received in March 2026.     Processing status for tax forms   In addition to the link shared by VanessaA, take a look at the following TurboTax help article for advice:   What if my federal refund is taking longer than 21 days?   @celia-bailleul63 

I need someone at Turbo Tax to read the rather long chat transcript that I have had with your company over the last few weeks.  It is a record of total incompetence by at least one employee, being ghosted by another, and undue frustration, lack of customer service, but also a few examples of other persons who tried, but were also left hanging. There is at least one person who should not (in my opinion) be working for you or any tax/public service company.

DID YOU E-FILE?   Did you e-file?   Did you go through all three steps of the FILE section and click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”     When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax.  The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted  or rejected your federal e-file.  If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.   Check your e-file status:   https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/    What does it say in your account?  Does it show that the return was accepted?   Or does it say something else---like "rejected," "printed," or "ready to mail?”

Without knowing the specifics of your issue, here are some things to consider if you haven't recieved your refund.   Even if you e-filed, many returns this year are being pulled for manual verification. This doesn't mean you made a mistake; it often means a system flag was triggered by:   New Tax Laws: The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed in 2025 introduced new credits (like the updated Child Tax Credit or tip/overtime exemptions) that require the IRS to perform extra security checks.  Data Mismatches: If your reported income doesn't perfectly match what your employer or bank sent the IRS, it must be examined by an IRS agent  at it. 2. Processing Timelines (Expectation vs. Reality) While the IRS aim is 21 days for e-filed returns, the 2026 season has seen increased volume.  E-filed: 21 days is the minimum average, but manual reviews can extend this to 45–60 days. Paper-filed: If you mailed your return, the IRS is currently processing paper forms received in March 2026. If you sent yours recently, it may not even be in the system yet. 3. Identity Verification The IRS has tightened security for the 2026 season to combat fraud. The "Silent" Hold: Sometimes a return is "accepted" but then frozen. If this happens, you should keep an eye on your mailbox for Letter 5071C. This letter asks you to verify your identity online or via phone before they release the funds.   4. Refund Offsets Since you mentioned you "paid," if you were actually expecting a partial refund or had a complicated balance, the Treasury Offset Program might be at work. If you owe any federal or state debts (like past-due student loans or child support), the system pauses the filing to calculate the "offset" before finalizing the return.   What You Should Do Now Check "Where’s My Refund?": This tool on IRS.gov is updated once every 24 hours. If it says "Received," you are in the queue. If it says "Still Processing," it has likely hit a manual review.   Access Your IRS Online Account: This is often more detailed than the refund tracker. Look for "Record of Account" transcripts. If there is a "TC 570" code (Account Hold), it confirms a manual review is underway. Here is a link to establish an IRS account.   Wait for the 21-Day Mark: The IRS generally won't let you speak to a representative until 21 days have passed since your e-file acceptance.   A quick tip: If you filed very recently (within the last 7–10 days), the system is simply under the weight of the April 15th rush. It’s like being in a computer traffic jam.    

Mine was accepted after midnight but after I chose the option to set up a payment plan with the IRS which I wanted to avoid. I was also worried about a late fee but apparently if I submitted before midnight it doesn't matter that it was accepted after midnight. I was even told that if it were rejected I could have had up to 5 days to get it corrected before a late fee would have kicked in. 

To enter, edit or delete estimated taxes paid (Federal, State, Local) - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Deductions and Credits Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Scroll down to Estimates and Other Taxes Paid On Estimated Tax Payments, click on the start or update button   On Federal estimated taxes for 2025 (Form 1040-ES), click the start button   On State estimated taxes for 2025, click on the start button   Federal estimated taxes paid are entered on Form 1040 Line 26

Hello, I also had an overcontribution to 2025 Roth IRA, removed with earnings in 2026. After going through steps in this discussion I'm finding the earnings increase MAGI by enough to reduce 2025 contribution limit further. Am I doing something wrong in Turbotax (Desktop Deluxe) or do I need to remove more from the Roth? I filed an extension and paid more than enough to cover whatever happens. Reduction amount and resulting penalty are both trivial so we could just pay it, but don't want this to follow us into future tax years.

I gave you the information for how to enter "personal" contributions: The only other way for you to get "credit" for this contribution in 2025, is to go into the HSA interview and go until you see "Let's enter [name]'s HSA contributions". The second line is for "personal" contributions. Note that this just means that the contributions were not made through the employer. This number, at least, will affect your return by increasing the HSA deduction on line 13 on Schedule 1 (1040). If that's what you want to do and ignore the extra Social Security and Medicare tax that you are paying, then have at it.

For a capital loss carryover - Click on Federal Taxes (Personal using Home and Business) Click on Wages and Income (Personal Income using Home and Business) Click on I'll choose what I work on (if shown) Under Investment Income On Capital Loss Carryover, click the start or update button

The bank information and the date selected for payment will be on the Filing Instructions for your tax return and it will be on the Federal Information Worksheet in Part V of the worksheet.  You will need to use Print Center and the option for all worksheets when download the PDF of your tax return.   To access your current or prior year online tax returns sign onto the TurboTax website with the User ID you used to create the account - https://myturbotax.intuit.com/   When you sign onto your online account and land on the Tax Home web page, scroll down and click on Add a state.  This will take you back to the 2025 online tax return. Click on Tax Tools on the left side of the online program screen.  Then click on Print Center.  Then click on Print, save or preview this year's return.  Choose the option Include government and TurboTax worksheets   If you used the desktop CD/Download editions installed on your computer, the only copy of your tax data file and any PDF's will be on the computer where the return was created.  TurboTax does not store online any returns completed using the desktop editions.

The $40 charge is a "Refund Processing Service" fee triggered by selecting the option to deduct TurboTax fees from your federal refund, which is processed by a third-party bank. To avoid this, pay upfront using a credit/debit card before filing. If you owe taxes and are not getting a refund, this option should not be selected.    If you have not yet filed, go back to the "File" section, review your payment options, and ensure you do not select the option to pay with your refund. Once your e-filed return is in pending or accepted status, it's too late to remove Pay with My Refund. If your return is rejected, you can remove Pay with My Refund.   See this help article for more information.   @srrrrr