Is the IRS working with TurboTax?
Intuit, the company behind popular tax filing software TurboTax, announced that it will no longer participate in the IRS Free File program, which helps millions of Americans submit tax returns at no cost.
What does it mean when the bar on the IRS website disappears?
This simply means your return is still being processed, and the refund date is not yet available. Generally, most people receive their refunds within 21 days.
Why does it say accepted on TurboTax but not on IRS website?
It simply means that your e-filed return is being processed and that the government hasn’t approved or rejected it yet. Sometimes return status does not update for several days or even longer.
How do I know if TurboTax filed my return?
If you are using TurboTax desktop product, open the software, click File tab in the very top of computer screen and scroll down to Check E-Filing Status. Your status should show as either Pending, Accepted or Rejected. If accepted, that means the government has your return and will handle processing from here on out.
Can I still file 2020 taxes on TurboTax?
Yes, with the 2020 TurboTax CD/Download software which is available at our past-years’ taxes page.
Is it safe to efile with TurboTax now?
Key Takeaways. E-filing your tax return is a safe and secure way to file your taxes. Returns that are e-filed are more secure than those that are snail-mailed because your e-filed return is submitted using encryption and does not pass through human hands.
Why I cant see my refund status?
If your return is still pending and not accepted yet by the IRS, you will need to wait 24hrs after it’s accepted to check the status on the IRS website. Be sure when checking Where’s My Federal Refund? site that you are entering only your Federal refund amount. This can be found on your Federal form 1040, line 21a.
Where’s my refund says we Cannot provide any information?
IRS Refund Status says “We cannot provide any information about your refund” This is normal. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to update and show the status. The 21 days is just an estimated time frame.
Does TurboTax know when your refund is approved?
No, TurboTax does not inform you when the tax refund has been approved by the IRS. Only if the tax return has either been accepted or rejected by the IRS.
How do you tell if your taxes have been accepted?
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 IRS to accept return from TurboTax?
tool on IRS.gov. Information for the most current tax year filed is generally available within 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of a taxpayer’s e-filed return. If they filed a paper return, taxpayers should allow four weeks before checking the status.
How long does it take for TurboTax to process?
TurboTax gives you an estimated date for receiving your refund based on a 21 day average from your date of acceptance, but it can take longer. Once your federal return has been accepted by the IRS, only the IRS has any control.