How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted TurboTax?
Michael Gray
Updated on March 13, 2026
about 21 days
How long does it take for irs to approve you once they’ve accepted your taxes. The IRS issues most refunds in about 21 days, although some returns take more time to review.
How do I know if My TurboTax return was accepted?
If you e-filed your tax return using TurboTax, you can check your e-file status online, to ensure it was accepted by the IRS. You’ll also receive an e-mail confirmation directly from the IRS.
Why does TurboTax say my refund was accepted but IRS says processing?
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. During this time, the government reviews your refund (processing).
Why did my tax return go from accepted to processing?
“Being processed” means you are only that much closer to getting your refund. It means they must first process your return and then approve your refund. It can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks to go from acceptance to approval. Keep tracking your IRS return on the IRS website at
Why is my TurboTax refund different?
The IRS will correct any differences there may be. It is possible that amounts reported to the IRS from other sources and what’s reported on your tax return is different. Some common errors that result in adjustments by the IRS include: Missed income, like small interest reported on a 1099-INT or a missing W2.
How many federal returns can i e file in TurboTax?
Federal returns: Although you can paper-file as many federal returns as you want using the CD/Download software, only five (5) of those can be e-filed per IRS regulations. State returns: If you have more than one state attached to your federal return, up to three (3) of them can be e-filed.
When does Turbo Tax Change Your refund amount?
Turbo Tax changed our refund/amount owed after we filed. March 27, 2021 10:03 PM Turbo Tax changed our refund/amount owed after we filed. I’m in the same situation. How do we get this corrected? IF they changed the amounts does that mean they now have the correct forms to be completed to make the return correct.
Do you have to create a new TurboTax account?
TurboTax Online can only prepare and e-file one federal return and up to five state returns. To file a return for someone else, you must create a new UserID for that person. You may create a new login (up to 5) tied to your same email address if you’d like. To create a new account for TurboTax Online, please see this TurboTax FAQ:
How many times can I use TurboTax online?
When you use Online TurboTax, you get one return per fee. Each return needs its own account and user ID. If you use the same account and user ID for a second return, you overwrite the first one and lose it forever.
