If my e-filed returns show as accepted do I still have to file a paper return?

amanda-ramos8419 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:35:42 GMT

I count as a first time Florida resident this year and was told I had to file my returns via paper, but I e-filed them with Turbo Tax and they show as accepted. Do I still have to file them as paper returns?

Re: If my e-filed returns show as accepted do I still have to file a paper return?

DoninGA — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:37:30 GMT

If you e-filed your federal tax return there is no need to mail a paper copy of the federal return.

Re: If my e-filed returns show as accepted do I still have to file a paper return?

xmasbaby0 — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:38:12 GMT

No. If you e-filed and the return was accepted by the IRS, it was all done electronically and you do not have anything that you have to mail. Florida has no state income tax, so you do not have anything to submit to FL.

You can watch the IRS refund site to track your refund.

TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer. “21 days” is not a promise from TurboTax or the IRS.

First, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control. TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS. Your ONLY source of information about your refund now is the IRS.

You need your filing status, your Social Security number and the exact amount (line 35a of your 2025 Form 1040) of your federal refund to track your Federal refund:

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

To track your state refund:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/track-state-refund/L3jgO8PGs_US_en_US?uid=lt447ebr

If you chose to have your TurboTax fees deducted from your federal refund, that will take some extra time, while the third party bank handles the refund processing

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/refunds-take-longer-others/L14YlqFrH_US_en_US?uid=lexdr7zh

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-refund/irs-refund-taking-longer-21-days/L2vRAJbdU_US_en_US?uid=lexe7lst

If you are getting earned income credit on line 27 or additional child tax credit on line 28 You are subject to the delay required by the PATH act. Do not expect your refund before early March

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/internal-revenue-service/federal-refunds-delayed-due-path-act/L5jnQJsBi_US_en_US

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If my e-filed returns show as accepted do I still have to file a paper return?

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