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lisadodd66
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January 27, 2020
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Why still pending

  • January 27, 2020
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    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    January 27, 2020

    Your tax returns will remain Pending until the IRS starts receiving tax returns. It may be several days after the IRS start date before your tax return gets accepted or rejected.

    Go to this IRS website for the official start date - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

    If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds

    See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

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    Sykestcx
    Level 2
    January 27, 2020

    Typically I’ve never had this issue.  I filed on the 23rd of January. Usually I get a accepted notification within one day.  Is it 24 48 business hours?  

    DoninGA
    Level 15
    DoninGALevel 15
    Level 15
    January 27, 2020
    @Sykestcx wrote:

    Typically I’ve never had this issue.  I filed on the 23rd of January. Usually I get a accepted notification within one day.  Is it 24 48 business hours?  

    Your tax returns will remain Pending until the IRS starts receiving tax returns. It may be several days after the IRS start date before your tax return gets accepted or rejected.

    Go to this IRS website for the official start date - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-opens-2020-filing-season-for-individual-filers-on-jan-27

    If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds

    See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

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