topic Will a possible compliance issue delay my return? in After you file

Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

Jlheard1978 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:50:34 GMT

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:19:35 GMT

Please explain what you mean by a "compliance issue." Have you e-filed yet? Was your return accepted?

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

Jlheard1978 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:11:15 GMT

Yes I filed and it was accepted. When I pulled my compliance report it said possible compliance issue

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

xmasbaby0 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:13:48 GMT

Not sure what you mean. But if your return has been accepted, your only source of information now is the IRS refund site.

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

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 before early March

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

Note: “Accepted” is not the same as “approved”. TurboTax tells you the e-file was accepted if the IRS deems that there is enough information on the return for them to take it in for processing. Only the IRS can approve of the refund, which is a later stage of processing. If the IRS approves your refund they will provide a date for the refund to be issued.

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

LindaS5247 — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:06:41 GMT

A compliance issue could potentially delay the timing of your refund.

A compliance issue usually means there is an issue with meeting your tax obligations. You've met all your tax obligations if you have filed all of your tax returns, and paid all taxes on time. You don't have an overdue tax return or unpaid tax debt.

Compliance issues:

You have one or more of these issues:

Are paying a balance due through an installment agreement
Have a history of filing or paying taxes late
Received a civil fraud penalty, even if it’s fully paid
Have a balance due that’s under administrative or judicial review

Your compliance status summarizes your compliance status as: compliant, non-compliant or compliance issue.

Once your return is accepted, you can use this link to check the status of your refund. Where’s My Refund?

Click here for common reasons for a delay in your refund.
Click here for additional information on tax compliance.

Click here for information on receiving a noncompliance alert.

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

Jlheard1978 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:25:48 GMT

The compliance check shows no violation for the past 4 years . I guess I’m just waiting on system to update

Re: Will a possible compliance issue delay my return?

user17660548583 — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:48:22 GMT

Yes, it can. If the IRS flags a compliance issue—like missing forms, mismatched income, or unclear deductions—your return may be delayed while they review or request clarification. Even small errors can slow processing. This is why many businesses rely on structured reviews (often done by firms like Ledger Labs) to catch compliance gaps early and avoid unnecessary delays.