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AmyC
AmyC
Alumni - Intuit
March 12, 2021

The DCN is the tracking number for your return. It tells when, where, and who filed your return for tracking.

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austinpratt1997Author
Level 2
March 13, 2021

So it doesn't mean your refund has BEEN approved and funds are on the way?

 

 

AmyC
AmyC
Alumni - Intuit
March 15, 2021

No, the number is assigned when filed, before being approved. Remember, if your refund includes Earned Income Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, or Stimulus - those refunds will take longer to fully process. Your refund could even come in two parts

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