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On my irs transcript it says return not received and it’s been passed 21 days. What is going on ? I had this issue?

dejafavors — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:05 GMT

Re: On my irs transcript it says return not received and it’s been passed 21 days. What is going on ? I had this issue?

xmasbaby0 — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:33:12 GMT

DID YOU E-FILE?

Did you e-file? Did you go through all three steps of the FILE section and click a big orange button that said “Transmit my returns now?”

When you e-file your return you will get two emails from TurboTax. The first one will say your return has been transmitted; the second one will tell you the IRS has accepted or rejected your federal e-file. If you filed a state return, there will be a third email (usually a day or two later) that tells you if the state e-file was accepted or rejected.

Check your e-file status:

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/

What does it say in your account? Does it show that the return was accepted? Or does it say something else---like "rejected," "printed," or "ready to mail?”

Re: On my irs transcript it says return not received and it’s been passed 21 days. What is going on ? I had this issue?

dejafavors — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:41:42 GMT

Recieved my state and IRS GAVE ME A DATE OF 3/4. I guess they just was late recently .

Re: On my irs transcript it says return not received and it’s been passed 21 days. What is going ...

CatinaT1 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:46:37 GMT

Once your return is filed, TurboTax has no control over the processing or the timing when the IRS releases your refund.

The IRS states that most federal tax refunds are issued within 21 days of acceptance, however, some may take longer if they require additional review. Also, by law, the IRS cannot issue EITC or ACTC refunds before mid-February. This applies to your entire refund, not just the portion related to those specific credits.

Here are a few FAQs to help you track your refund:
When will I get my federal tax refund?
How do I track my state refund?
Why does Where's My Refund say "approved" but TurboTax still says "accepted"?

Why do some refunds take longer than others?

What if my IRS refund is taking longer than 21 days?