Why is my return still pending? It’s been a week.

tiffaniehart13 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:52:33 GMT

Federal return

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VolvoGirl — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 04:17:12 GMT

The IRS won't open and start taking returns until Jan 23. So it will wait at Turbo Tax until then.

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xmasbaby0 — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:19:28 GMT

MY RETURN IS IN PENDING—what does that mean?

Did you e-file? Did you click that big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?” If so, your return is now in “pending” on a server. Do not try to change anything while your return is in pending.On January 23 the IRS will begin to accept/reject e-files. Watch your emails—including your spam folder—for the notice about whether your e-file has been accepted or rejected. If your return is rejected you will be able to make corrections before re-filing. If the return you e-filed is accepted you will have to wait until it has been fully processed and then amend it to fix any mistakes or omissions. It has been taking the IRS six to nine months—sometimes longer—to process amended returns. If you e-filed your state return there will be another email later that tells you if the state was accepted or rejected.

WARNING: Do not try to change anything on your return while it is pending.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-sets-january-23-as-official-start-to-2023-tax-filing-season-more-help-available-for-taxpayers-this-year

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