If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.
What does it mean if my federal tax return was accepted?
When you receive confirmation that the IRS accepted your return, it means that they have reviewed your return, and it has passed their initial inspection. They verify your personal information and other basic items, like if your dependents have already been claimed by someone else.
When does a tax return get accepted by the IRS?
Your tax return goes from pending to accepted. Accepted means the IRS received your return and are processing it. Once they approve your return, they will issue you a refund. The IRS releases most refunds with some exceptions, within 21 calendar days after the e-filed return is approved, not 21 days from the e-filing date.
How long does it take for a federal tax refund to be accepted?
If you filed your tax return on-line, then you probably were also able to accept an e-check refund payment. Typically, these take from 10 to 14 days depending on your bank’s direct deposit process.
How long has it been since I mailed my tax return?
IRS representatives can only research your refund if it’s been at least 21 days since you e-filed, at least 6 weeks since you mailed your return, or if their Where’s My Refund? lookup tool tells you to contact them.
How can I find out if my tax return was accepted?
This is due to delays caused by complications related to stimulus payments. It is important to understand that your tax return was accepted, but your tax refund is processing in this case. You can only check your IRS and state tax return status or IRS and State (s) acceptance if you prepared and e-filed your tax return on eFile.com.