Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted
- Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
- Viewing your IRS account information.
- Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
- Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.
How long does it take for e-file taxes to be accepted?
21 days
9 out of 10 e-filed tax returns with direct deposit will be processed within 21 days of IRS e-file acceptance. If you filed your tax return on paper through the mail, you can expect a process time of 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS received your tax return documents.
How do I file my tax return electronically?
To file your return electronically, you must choose E-File My Return on the Filing screen. Follow ALL of the steps. After answering a series of questions, you will reach a screen with a Submit button. Your return will not be transmitted unless you click the Submit button.
What happens to my tax return when i e-file?
Once you file your return on eFIle.com, your status will change – if it is Accepted, the IRS has acknowledged and accepted your return. The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool may show that you have not provided enough information or that your return is still processing.
Do you get acknowledgement e-mail when you file your taxes?
I did not receive an acknowledgement e-mail that my tax return was received by the IRS after turbo tax filed it electronically. If you didn’t receive your confirmation email, try checking your junk or spam folder. You also check your e-file status by logging into your TurboTax account.
How to know if your tax return has been filed?
After transmitting your return, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is accepted by the IRS or state agency. If you do not receive an email confirmation or acceptance, you can check the status of your electronically filed returns at efstatus.TaxAct.com, or Electronic Filing Status.