topic How long before something shows on Where's my refund? in After you file

How long before something shows on Where's my refund?

myfuckinmoney — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:42:09 GMT

Turbo Tax said it's accepted. On 01/31/2023 but Where's my refund shows nothing.

Re: How long before something shows on Where's my refund?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:39:05 GMT

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 2022 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/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1901548-why-do-some-refunds-take-longer-than-others

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://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2840013-does-accepted-mean-my-refund-is-approved

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2724106-my-return-is-accepted-but-still-not-approved-is-there-a-problem-should-i-be-worried

OR——if you filed by mail, expect a long wait. It is taking the very backlogged IRS six to nine months to process mailed returns. Until a human opens your envelope and enters the data into the system, nothing will even show up on the refund site, so you will have to be very patient.

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 earlier than late February.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/3397970-path-act-delayed-refunds-for-some-filers

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-the-path-act-and-how-may-it-impact-your-taxes/L2fkZJmNC

Re: How long before something shows on Where's my refund?

LindaS5247 — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 23:13:52 GMT

Per the IRS website e-filed returns will take 24-72 hours to show up in the "Where's My Refund?" tracking tool.

Click here for updated information from the IRS on what to expect for "Where's My Refund?"

As per xmasbaby0, TurboTax gives an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer. The 21 days, is not a guarantee.

There are many factors involved and every tax return is individualized, with different circumstances. Credits such as the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC) will delay your refund

Click here for detailed TurboTax instructions on tracking your refund.

Click here for an explanation by TurboTax regarding the timing of IRS refunds.

Re: How long before something shows on Where's my refund?

fanfare — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:57:05 GMT

"On 01/31/2023 but Where's my refund shows nothing."

it should be showing by now, but there's nothing you can do about it.