topic Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return? in After you file

Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

darriusworks — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:15:18 GMT

Re: Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

Mike9241 — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:41:12 GMT

if your return was accepted that likely indicates the expected ( a pure guess) of the date you'll get your refund.

Re: Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

darriusworks — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:45:13 GMT

Yeah my return was accepted. I just was wondering. Thank you for your feedback. It’s much appreciated 💙

Re: Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

riafit — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:18:45 GMT

when were you accepted? i was accepted on 1/29 and still no date on where’s my refund?

Re: Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

9greenshauntaya — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:26:58 GMT

Is there a date under IRS refund ?

Re: Can anyone tell me what does “est” means? I noticed it on the status bar of my return. It’s shows est. 02-09-2023. Does that mean that’s when I should receive my return?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:09:40 GMT

@9greenshauntaya

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 2024 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