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GabiU
Level 13
February 18, 2021
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Why is my return still pending? (updated 3-16-21)

  • February 18, 2021
  • 133 replies
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***Closing thread 3/16. 
Users are experiencing an accepted return with TurboTax and a pending status with the IRS. The IRS is doing its best to keep up with this year's circumstances. Please refer to the IRS Website: https://www.irs.gov/refunds for updates on your personalized situation. 

2-26 Update: Why is my return still pending (With TurboTax?) 
Earlier this tax season, many people noticed that their return was "pending" for more than the average 48 hours. This pending status meant we noticed an issue that may have caused your return to be rejected and did an extra review to assess the reason it was flagged, resolved it for you, or identified what you needed to do to ensure everything is accurate and your return is accepted.  

 

---the majority of users should have seen a rejected or accepted status since that time. 

New Mexico State, as of (2/26) is currently experiencing a backlog building up. This week, they are increasing the volume of returns retrieved, and expect to clear the pending backlog within the next few days.

If you are not filing with New Mexico and it's been 48 hours since you've submitted your return, please comment on this thread. 

Check out this FAQ: Why is my return still pending?

 

    133 replies

    Level 2
    March 12, 2021

    It keeps stating my return is still processing. I did my taxes on feb 16 and it was accepted by the irs but it’s been processing for more than 21 days. I have never had this issue before. Everyone around me has already received theirs. I’m in Phoenix, AZ. Anyone else having the same issue?!

    Level 2
    March 12, 2021

    Mine was the same my taxes were accepted february 10th and mine switched to still pending and today I finally got through to the IRS and they said they sent me a letter so I could verify it was me then the will deposit my money. I had the rebate credits on mine.

    Level 2
    March 13, 2021

    Filed 2/11/2021 2/12/2021 sent 2/13/2021 Accepted. Status still processing after bar disappeared.  Also did not receive stimulus money on this 3rd round for my 3 kids. 

    Ugh. 

    Level 15
    March 13, 2021

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    Level 2
    March 16, 2021

    I am not from New Mexico I am from Arizona and my both federal and state still say pending but I got a letter that my state return is going to be given to one of the debts I owe so how is it still pending?? And I have not heard anything about my federal but it says accepted so I'm so confused

    ReneeM7122
    Level 9
    March 16, 2021

    Your best bet is to check the status of your return  through the IRS website using your IRS Online Account.  It sounds like the letter you got may not be legitimate, but anything like that would be recorded on your account.

    Online Account is an online system that allows you to securely access your individual account information.  You can view:

    • The amount you owe, updated for the current calendar day
    • Your balance details by year
    • Your payment history and any scheduled or pending payments
    • Key information from your most recent tax return
    • Payment plan details, if you have one
    • Digital copies of select notices from the IRS
    • Your Economic Impact Payments (EIP 1 and EIP 2), if any

    You can also:

    • Make a payment online
    • See payment plan options and request a plan via Online Payment Agreement
    • Access your tax records via Get Transcript

    Here is the link to see your Online Tax Account.

    @Fel6021