Does the 21 days start from the time you file your taxes or from the time the IRS starts processing returns?

[EdwardLO · Accepted solution]

It starts from the date your return is accepted by the IRS.

[nme6802]

@TurboTaxEdwardLO my return was accepted on 2/11, would my 21 days start on 2/11 or 2/12? thanks!

[SweetieJean]

21 days is only an estimate.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043en.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043en.pdf</a>

[nme6802]

@SweetieJean thanks a lot!