Why has irs not excepted my return ?

markturkeydriver — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:25:08 GMT

My return was filed but still pending

Re: Why has irs not excepted my return ?

rjs — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:51:10 GMT

Duplicate question. Please post your question only once. If you want to add more information or post a follow-up question, add a reply to your original question. Do not post separate questions about the same issue.

Re: Why has irs not excepted my return ?

TiffanyL — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 16:59:11 GMT

@markturkeydriver

Please know that is the IRS that must approve your return, not TurboTax. It varies, but normally it takes 24-48 hours. Also, the identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS in recent years may account for longer wait times. Eventually, you will receive an email letting you know whether your return has been accepted or rejected.

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 contact the government or try to look up your refund status while your return is still pending, don’t be surprised if they tell you “No record found.” This is normal; until the government starts reviewing and processing your return, they won’t have any record of it. For further assistance, please see the FAQ link provided below:

Why is my return still pending

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