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Clarrieann05
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Feb 24, 2021 11:22 PM UTC
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Federal Tax

What does it mean when my federal return says it’s being proceeded? At that point can they reject it?

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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    Feb 24, 2021 11:26 PM UTC

    Once the tax return has been initially e-filed it can either be Accepted or Rejected.  If rejected the user can correct the error and e-file again.  Once Accepted the tax return is processed by the IRS.  If the IRS finds a problem with the tax return during Processing they send a letter or notice in the mail to the taxpayer describing the problem and what they need the taxpayer to do.

     

    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

    Clarrieann05Author
    Level 2
    Feb 24, 2021 11:30 PM UTC

    Okay but if my state was rejected but my federal is accepted & being processed is my federal going to be rejected to?

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    Feb 24, 2021 11:36 PM UTC
    @Clarrieann05 wrote:

    Okay but if my state was rejected but my federal is accepted & being processed is my federal going to be rejected to?

    If the tax return has been Accepted it cannot be Rejected after being Accepted.

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