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Returning Member
posted Jan 27, 2020 7:46:43 AM

Why still pending

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Level 15
Jan 27, 2020 7:47:17 AM

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

Returning Member
Jan 27, 2020 10:00:01 AM

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?  

Level 15
Jan 27, 2020 10:00:56 AM


@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