What Does Pending Status Mean On Turbo Tax

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on March 31st, 2014 11:02 AM

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After e-filing, your federal return may sit in "Pending" status 24-48 hours before its status changes. And if you e-filed on or before January 31, when the IRS starts processing the backlog of early-filed 2013 returns, your return will likely remain in "Pending" status through February 2 or even later.

But it's been more than 48 hours. What should I do? Be patient. There is nothing further you should do until your return is reviewed by the IRS.

If you contact the IRS or try to look up your return or refund status on their site while your return is in "Pending" status, don't be alarmed if they tell you they have no record of your return. This is normal; once the IRS acknowledges your return, they will update your status to "Accepted" or "Rejected."

Also, if you're looking up your federal tax refund status, wait at least 72 hours after your return has been accepted before going to the IRS Get Refund Status tool or contacting the IRS. Otherwise, you may be told – incorrectly – that you never filed a return.

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