Confirmation from Turbo Tax

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How do I know if my electronic e-file went to the IRS?  Do I recieve an e-mail from your office or IRS?

[DoninGA]

The tax return will remain as Pending until the IRS starts accepting or rejecting 2020 tax returns on February 12, 2021.

After completing the File section and e-filing your tax return you will receive two emails from TurboTax. The first email when your tax return was transmitted and the second email when the tax return has either been accepted or rejected.

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

[VolvoGirl]

Yes. After you efile you will get back 2 emails.  The first email only confirms you submitted it.   Then you will get another email when the IRS accepts or rejects it.

It will say Pending until the IRS either accepts or rejects your return which won't be until after they open on Feb 12, 2021. See, https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/2021-tax-filing-season-begins-feb-12-irs-outlines-steps-to-speed-refund... So be patient and watch your emails.

Even if Turbo Tax lets you submit your return they will just hold all the returns until the IRS opens filing on Feb 12, 2021. So there is no hurry. And a lot of people who file early find out they have to amend later like when they get their actual W2 and 1099 forms. Or they get more forms than they were expecting.