Turbo tax blue line is now full was half way what does that mean

[ChrisVonHoep]

It simply means it is in the later stages of processing.

Delays have been common this year.

The IRS started processing returns later than in prior years and as such has a backlog to work through. They also just recently started processing returns claiming EIC and/or ACTC.

During processing, the government reviews your refund. During the review process, they look for math errors on your return (extremely rare in TurboTax) and they also check if you owe back taxes, unpaid child support, or other debts.

If they need to make any corrections, they may offset (reduce) your refund. In some cases, the correction might even increase your refund.

Once that part's done, the government approves your refund, which means it's ready to be deposited or sent.  At that point the IRS site will update with a direct deposit date.

[Jai7]

1. Yeah mine was half now it's all the way full and I prepped mine on the 7th with direct they say my latest is the 7th. I hope so!!? What you think

[TerukoL]

When the blue line is complete, this means that your tax return has been accepted by the IRS and you have an estimated date.  TurboTax does not receive any updates from the IRS once your return has been accepted, so you will need to track it using the IRS Where's My Refund link.   

Please click When will I get my IRS tax refund? to learn more.