Where’s My Refund?
When does IRS accept tax returns in 2020?
IRS e-file Open Date is January 27, 2020.
This is the date the IRS will begin accepting tax returns. You can submit now and they will sit in queue until 1/27.
When Can You File Taxes in 2020?
Most tax preparers will allow you to enter and submit your tax return beginning the first week of January 2020. You don’t need to wait for the IRS to start accepting tax returns to start, but you must have the proper forms and paperwork. Some forms are not available until mid January and some even later. When you submit your return before the IRS begins processing, it will sit in a “queue” and be held until the date that the IRS will officially accept tax returns. If you e-file early and it sits in queue, your return may be sent to the IRS early in a test batch. This has resulted in early direct deposits in the past, but also major glitches because they are tests after all.
Where is the IRS Refund Cycle Chart?
2020 Refund Cycle Chart
The most recent tax refund cycle charts have already been published. The official IRS tax refund cycle chart has been eliminated and replaced with an IRS Information Guidelines for the Tax Preparation Community publication and the IRS says the best way to check the status of your refund is using the Where’s My Refund tool. However, various websites with refund calendars for the 2020 tax season (2019 tax year) have been updated with 2020 direct deposit and check mailing dates.
When to Expect My Refund?
IRS Refund Schedule Charts typically show that early filers whose returns are accepted before the end of January can anticipate a tax refund direct deposit as early as the first week of February. The day that IRS deposits refunds varies but we notice trends that help you determine the time and days WMR updates and when your tax return is processed.
The refund calendar by the College Investor is a good reference which has been updated for 2020 here: When To Expect My Tax Refund.
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@MelloDello53: Yes, you’re definitely in the test batch. Good luck!
@Sheila_33: Poor child. We had to replace our hot water heater the Sunday before Thanksgiving. I was geared up for little BF deals, but on a Sunday😭
@Steven: Welcome back. Hope your tax season goes well too.
@Sheila_33: lol exactly!
@Mbry0625: no, I’ll scroll back. I was busy dragging my fridge out to the street, stupid thing quit and I had to go buy another one. This tax year better go smooth, lol
@Sheila_33: did you see my post earlier about TurboTax lol?
@TammyD: oh yeah unfortunately once you submit I don’t think you can cancel it. Unless it gets rejected for like a name incorrectly spelled or wrong social.
@Mbry0625: I transmitted through Turbo Tax on 1/11. But it just says pending. Got no option for the advance. Wanted to try again to see if another preparer offers it to me
@TammyD: If you file with someone else, it could be rejected or the return could be flagged for verification.
@TammyD: did you file yet?
Am i able to file with another tax preparer if my taxes have not been accepted by the IRS yet?
Am i able to file with someone else if i didnt get acceptance yet? I already paid fees
@MSRazorbackPhD: I seen that but was scared lol.
@Che’: It’s confusing, because it shows 1 hour AFTER acceptance, but states AFTER ACCEPTANCE and opening day. Hoping anyone here knows the truth!
@MSRazorbackPhD: yes i have applied. And i have set up and account as well. Just really wasn’t for sure what will happen afterwards if i am just waiting on the 27th or what
@Che’: Per the site…if approved you’ll get info to create an account for the card. Have you applied or wondering?
@Mbry0625: https://www.taxnetfinancial.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInPPp2fiD5wIVAVYMCh0ABQRtEAMYAyAAEgIAVfD_BwE
Ever heard of them? I saw something about an advance, but didn’t read through it, sawwy!
Tax Return Status
Congratulations! Your e-filed federal tax return has been ACCEPTED by the IRS.
Acceptance Date: 01-14-2020
Submission ID: 44079220200130200353
Submission Timestamp: 01-03-2020 3:05 AM MST
– Tax Help
Where’s My Federal Refund?
Print Acceptance Report
I was actually accepted on 13 January 2020, FreeTaxUSA is always slow to show it, because I went to WMR and it said received yesterday.
Has anyone ever applied for an advance thru turbotax? If so when did you know you was approved and how long did you wait for the advance?
Return received 13 January 2020. First Bar, looks good, hopefully in test batch?
@amuz: yup i am thinking same as last year. weeklies will update on transcripts on 02/21 and ddd 2/26. just my theory.
Since it’s slow right now, Any theories on how the 15th of February will play out since it’s on Saturday this year… Just curious because last year it was a Friday, but on Saturday last year there were transcripts and wmr updating amd deposits and all types of things going on
@Steven: Well stay off this website if you’re trying to hold off. We will tempt you to file earlier lol! JK about the stay off the site it was a joke.
@MSRazorbackPhD: well now back to waiting for my w-2 lol. i am thinking Friday.
Hello Everyone hope all is well with each and everyone of you guys and gals. I’ve been coming to this site over four years lol it helps me out but this year I don’t plan on filling till the path is lifted. Hope everyone has smooth filling this year and may God bless you all and keep you all safe and healthy.
@MSRazorbackPhD: yup!
@Mbry0625: They truly are. I get why they are being sued
@MSRazorbackPhD: 40 for deluxe when they already charged me on the other account lol. They’re slick.
@Mbry0625: Why fees? They wanted to charge us $80, because of 401K…I was like NOPE!
@MSRazorbackPhD: but who is to say they even approve me smh whatever. lol
@MSRazorbackPhD: lol omg! so i can pay their fees again!
@Mbry0625: LMAO! I can’t w/ them. I almost suggested that😁
@MSRazorbackPhD: so i created a new account with them and what do you know it’s offering advance!
@MSRazorbackPhD: YES! I am guessing it’s because i haven’t filed with them in like 2-3 years nothing to base it on.
@Mbry0625: That sucks arse. I decided to check today and it popped up. I was shocked, because it hasn’t been there. Happened last year…AFTER I filed with TS!
@Sonny: Are they loading cards prior to 01/27? I saw TT showed opening day and acceptance. Could be off…help me if I am off base🙃
Good afternoon refund-seekers.
Here we are again, another tax season. Some of us have been coming to this site it started… It’s always nice to see that it’s still here. :)
Happy Taxmas everyone (and may the odds be ever in your favor)!
@Sonny: I only seen people yesterday I believe.
Anyone accepted today
Has anyone done the Jackson Hewitt or HR block advance? Did you get it yet? Also, what were their fees like to file with them?
@MSRazorbackPhD: It doesn’t show on my end :(
To everyone who is having issues with ID Pin Retrieval tool/ online transcripts here is how to do it. I have already been registered since last year, however it kept saying info does not match. So i went to register again, said account exists, but you have to RE-REGISTER. Yes it will ask you to verify credit report info and phone number and then you are in. FYI they soft pull experian, it helps to pull your free report
@Mbry0625: Did you ever finish filing? I see that TT advance is now showing on our end. Have you looked? I know you LOATHE them…I felt the same about Taxslayer😉
Has anyone received the turbo tax advance
Sorry. I looked at my e-mail wrong. I was accepted yesterday around 2ish PM central time.
Hello all! I guess I am an early bird. Anywho, my brother and I filed our taxes last week via Free Tax USA. We both got an e-mail this morning that our return was accepted by the IRS (although not officially open until January 27th). Since we are in no rush for our refunds, we wouldn’t mind being in a “test batch,” but it would be nice to see something right after Feb 15th (we both have EIC and CTC). I just checked the IRS Where’s My Refund website and we are both sitting on the first orange bar with a tax topic 152. Let the anxiety begin lol.
@Sweetsweetcash: good stuff. thanks! i got mine through the mail but i know a few people were asking about the online retrieval system.
I’d theft pin website is up on Irs.gov
Id they pin is up on Irs website
@Sheila_33: it’s always around the 16th-20th.
@Moma3byz: when they receive your signed form, they will make the adjustments and close the audit. It then takes approximately 2-3 weeks for the refund to be released.
@Mbry0625: stingy w2s lol. Are they good about sending them out early?
@kathyarzola: just hang in there. This first testing batch ends tomorrow evening and there is another testing batch next week on Tuesday and goes till Friday.
@kathyarzola:
It is absolutely normal since the IRS does not officially begin the new tax season until 01/27 this year.
I filed Friday night and was accepted Monday afternoon. It just means the IRS received it without glaring issues and will likely remain in queue until tax season begins. These are just test batches making sure systems are working properly.
Another day with no W2 lol.
@Lisa in Atlanta:
They ARE accepting (receiving) returns. The IRS is even acknowledging this on their tracker. But all it means is it was transmitted and no glaring issues arose (or it would have been rejected) – basically, the names, birthdays and socials match and none have been used on another return at this time.
@Ashley Fair: Good point!
And just fyi: ALL of the tax platforms say “accepted by the IRS” but what they really mean is that you have completed the tax return submission through their sites. As it says above the IRS is not really accepting returns until January 27.
Ahhh, welcome back all!!
@Amandax3: Sadly, no. TT will not refund any filing fees once your return has been submitted.
Good morning. For those using the Refund Advance from TurboTax (($250 to 2000) note that you have to be using the TurboTax Visa Debit Card for your refund. You cannot use direct deposit.
There are no fees because TT wants you to use the debit card all the time for your purchases. Your refund advance money will be deposited on the card once the IRS accepts your return.
Filed with TurboTax free edition on 01/08.My Federal return was accepted by the IRS yesterday at approx 2pm.
Top of The Day you and congratulations to the early filers who have received an acceptance already!! We’re still waiting on forms over here so. We’ll probably just wait until after official opening day or sum. Love to all!😘
Filed yesterday morning, still not accepted. It’s never taken this long for it’s to accept my return
Does anyone who’s been audited with an adjustment know how long after you sign the paper agreeing with the changes, does it take to get your refund? I know it says 8-16 weeks but of course it’s last years return and I’m hoping it’s sooner.
Being accepted by the IRS and being approved by the IRS are very diffrent.
Did you use TurboTax? I filed on 1/11 using TurboTax and this year I decided to get the refund advance which I never done before so fingers crossed everything runs smoothly. My dumb self totally forgot I was getting the refund advance at first so I decided to pay my fees upfront so my refund didn’t get delayed not even thinking it’s going to be delayed and processed through their bank anyway because of the advance lmao. Any chance they would refund me my filing fees and take it from my refund? Lol just a thought.
@Amandax3: This is what my notice said:
Congratulations! Your e-filed federal tax return has been ACCEPTED by the IRS.
Acceptance Date: 01-13-2020
Submission ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Submission Timestamp: 01-11-2020 10:20 AM MST- Tax Help
Where’s My Federal Refund?
Note: Since you’re getting the Earned Income Credit, the IRS can’t process your refund until after February 15, 2020. The earliest the IRS expects refunds to be available is March 2, 2020 (if you chose direct deposit or a debit card).- Tax Help
@Amandax3: I was notified today (1/13) at 1:57pm (PST) that my return was accepted by the IRS. However, I don’t expect it anytime soon since I have the eic.
Did anyone get accepted today?
@Mbry0625: thank you. It is making me a bit nervous but i do have all my paperwork together. Hoping for the best for everyone.
@Jill: anything can be flagged but I just think if you file correctly and everything you need to your going to be ok. However, irs does what they want unfortunately
@CuriousLime: I would call irs to update your address.
In March I moved from California to New Hampshire. Is it likely my return will get flagged this year? l claim actc and eic.
@Mbry0625: no I didn’t, I’ve moved. Not sure if they would forward mail from irs??
@CuriousLime: you didn’t get it in the mail?
Anyone have an idea what Jackson Hewitt charges for the credits and w2 for them to file taxes ?
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