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Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

leshia2271967 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:00:03 GMT

It has been 8 days since submitting my return and it is still pending acceptance.

Re: Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

AndiG — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:56:20 GMT

I e filed mine and my sisters in the last 4 hours. My sister got a text right away saying the accepted hers at 3 am this morning.

I just filed mine...so we will see.

Re: Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

CatinaT1 — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:24:42 GMT

There could be a couple or reasons why you might be experiencing a delay;

1. First, the status might be pending for security reasons. This may be a sign that someone is trying to use your identity to file a tax return. The return has been placed on hold to give you an opportunity to cancel it if it doesn't belong to you. This can take up to 72 hours, after which your return will then be forwarded to the IRS, or if applicable, rejected. If rejected, you can then correct the rejection issue and resubmit. Please see this FAQ for reference.

2. Secondly, there could be a delay if your return has various refundable credits, such as the Earned Income Credit.

Note: Both instances may be applicable. That is, you could have a hold for security reasons first. And additionally for verification of the refundable credits in your return. In this case, delays might extend beyond 72 hours.

Re: Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

pktrader — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:34:52 GMT

I'm experiencing the same problem. I e filed on 2/15 and it's been a week and it still shows pending. Very strange as I e file every year and never had the problem. My return is relatively easy, so not sure why the delay. Have they finally accepted your return?

Re: Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

CatinaT1 — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:51:05 GMT

Is this for both state and federal? What state?

Re: Is anyone else experiencing delays in filing their returns?

pktrader — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:14:42 GMT

Update:

Both returns were finally accepted, it took 8 days. This was for the fed and the state is CA.

I just never have had an e-file take this long.

But all is good now!

Thanks!