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How long is the pending process

mont1738 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:38:32 GMT

E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

ChondelLO — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:38:34 GMT

E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer.

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Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

Cokelady61 — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:50:50 GMT

Why isn't my Federal accepted yet ? It's been over 24 and 48 hours !! More like days since I e-filed

Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:59:08 GMT

You can expect to be in pending for a few weeks since the IRS will not be accepting returns until January 27. Right now your returns are just sitting on the server.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

Jami83 — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:07:49 GMT

No, because my friend did hers same time & hers were accepted the next day!

Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 03:12:42 GMT

@Jami83 There have been a few small test batches accepted to try out the system before they start accepting/rejecting returns on Jan, 27.

Here is the announcement from the IRS

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

mslena8297 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:11:20 GMT

My state and federal return were recieved and accepted within 3 days of filing last year. Now it's been longer than thst and it's still in pending. I am the only person who is dealing with this thst I know of. Other people who used different software have already had their state returns accepted. What is so different with Turbo Tax this year?

Re: E-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24-48...

xmasbaby0 — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 14:47:44 GMT

@mslena8297

Your return is still in pending on the server because the IRS will not begin to accept/reject/process returns until January 27. Only a few returns were accepted early in a test batch. Everyone else has to wait.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

So watch your emails and spam folder to make sure you know after Jan. 27 if your return was accepted or rejected.

Re: How long is the pending process

xIzzyx — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:12:34 GMT

IRS just opened today to begin accepting/rejecting I had mine sitting since the 15th but finally says it’s transmitted so now it should take 24-48 hrs

Re: How long is the pending process

BrandiLO — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:28:13 GMT

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24–48 hours before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected. Sometimes state returns stay in Pending for several days or even longer. For more information, please click here.

Re: How long is the pending process

Vvaugmi — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:23:59 GMT

Mine also just updated with a new pending date for today and also says the IRS has received them. Just have to patiently wait now... It's only the first day they are open.

Re: How long is the pending process

BrandiLO — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:31:00 GMT

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns which officially began today, 01/27/2020.

Re: How long is the pending process

Leticiar13 — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:47:48 GMT

I JUST FILED LESS THAN 15 MIN AGO STATE AND FEDERAL AND MY FEDERAL WAS ACCEPTED ALREADY LIKE 5 MINUTES AGO SO WHY DIDNT MY STATE GET ACCEPTED YET

Re: How long is the pending process

DaraLO — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:52:58 GMT

Your state may not start processing tax returns at the same time as the IRS. In January and early February, it is common for e-filed state returns to remain in pending status even after your federal return is accepted.

Source: Why is my state e-file still pending?

Re: How long is the pending process

Kelly_q — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:34:01 GMT

I submitted my refund 1/29 at 8 pm and my status is still pending. Where is says "Recieved by IRS" the status is unkown. Its now 36 hours later. What is going on?

Re: How long is the pending process

TerukoL — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 18:44:57 GMT

Please click the TurboTax link to learn more.

Re: How long is the pending process

A_J — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 14:07:02 GMT

Has your status changed yet ?

Re: How long is the pending process

JakailaLO — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:44:19 GMT

Please clarify to whom you are asking this question of..as Pending status with the IRS can vary with each return.

Re: How long is the pending process

Carlostorres94 — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:23:03 GMT

Need help my pending bien pending for 2 days and the irs says receive unknown somebody help me

Re: How long is the pending process

CassLO — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:30:32 GMT

Pending simply means that your e-filed return is on its way and that the government hasn't accepted or rejected it yet.

If you e-filed your return in January, it'll stay in Pending status until the IRS starts processing the backlog of returns.

After January, e-filed returns generally sit in Pending status for 24–48 hours or sometimes longer before coming back as either Accepted or Rejected.

Once your return shows "Accepted" you can then start tracking your return on the IRS Where's My Refund? site.

Keep in mind:

E-filing status is what stage of the process your return is in. e-file status
Refund status is when you can expect you refund. If that’s what you’re interested in, go to Where's My Refund?