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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@Fingerscrossed: many have applied from first week of January and many go on the test batch, it can be good and it can be flagged. You don’t have to wait until January 27th to file. However if you fall under the path, you will have to wait until February 15th or after to be process
@FRAnk: that’s just mean you been accepted
@FRAnk: more than likely. Where did you file at
@Kitty104: great but your son does make a difference I believe. Maybe not much but it does give you extra deductions I believe.
@Fingerscrossed: I believe 1/27 is the date for all returns.
FIled last night and I have one bar on where’s my refund. Does this mean that I’m in a test batch?
Is there a certain date that the IRS will start accepting returns with eic & ctc, other than jan27?
I actually filed last 1/9 and would check the irs app to see if it was up it would say not found then the manager of the office who did my return called today an said a name was wrong for my oldest son he wasn’t making a difference on my return he 18 so she took him off an resubmitted today at 11:49am an I got my first bar on irs site when I checked at 6:49pm
@lilred44 (15th): yes, it was a mess. And a few got stuck with them.
@Sheila_33: yeah always something. Let’s hope to a great year lol
@lilred44 (15th): oh lol same here. I am waiting for my only w2. My job always waits until like 17th-20th
@Mbry0625: I really think it was a glitch of the systems so I’m thinking we may not even see it. But yes, I got mine around the third day.
@Sheila_33: I remember that day. People were freakin out…
@Mbry0625: LMAO! OK. I am still waiting on 1 w-2. I only did it to see if i was offered it.
@Tony: it’s sporadic with the test batches. Never know.
How long does it take to get accepted? I filed yesterday
@Sheila_33: oh let’s hope not to see it lol. So that would make it pop up around tomorrow ?
@Mbry0625: It popped up two days after the first acceptance, I even had one, but after the first cycle day, a lot of them dropped off, which made me think it was a glitch. On a few, it stayed and turned out to be a verification issue, if I’m remembering right.
@Sheila_33: on the first few days 9001 popped up ?
@Mbry0625: Last year the first two days of batch testing of the first round was busy, kind of slowed down the third day. I also noticed a bunch of those 9001 codes showed up too, that I had forgotten about.
@kathyarzola: I wouldn’t worry yet. I think the early batches are random.
@Mbry0625: I just saw one that said they filed today and accepted today. I filed yesterday morning and still not accepted. Getting concerned
@lilred44 (15th): do it do it lol. Tell me how it goes please.
@lilred44 (15th): They send you a temp one via email, which can be used immediately.
@ConcernedMom: No problem!
@Cutt: A test batch is when the Irs accepts returns to see if the efile is working properly. They do around 2 before the opening day to make sure everything is up and running like it should be. Processing will start on opening day.
@Cutt: I think its the batch one and two weeks before actual acceptance to test the IRS systems. But I’m no expert. Lol
@Mbry0625: They didn’t say how much you get until you submit. Mine is free to file this year. I may do it.
@lilred44 (15th): they send you the card information so you can shop online or pay bills off the card.
@lilred44 (15th): yes, it’s just how taxslayer was last year. I filed the 18th. Accepted the 22nd. Money on their green dot card the 23rd.
@MSRazorbackPhD: that was my way of thinking too. Thank you so much!
Am I asking a silly question cause I feel mine is getting overlooked 😂
@Sheila_33: ok!! Thank you
@MSRazorbackPhD: yeah I would like to see what the process is.
@Mbry0625: I read on the website that as soon as it is accepted and something about opening day…I don’t know. But you have to have it put on their card, which is mailed to you.
@lilred44 (15th): SUBMIT IT!🤑
@ConcernedMom: Some banks allow it…some don’t! To be safe…I’d add one!
I went through all the steps on turbo tax and was offered the refund advance in the list of how how I wanted my refund back.. I didn’t submit yet though
@ConcernedMom: sorry 2019
My son and DIL got married this year. They bank with the same bank but do not have a joint account. Will their joint refund be accepted into one or the other if they use that account? Or do they need add each other or open a joint account?
@Steph336: hey lady. How are you?
@Mbry0625: it is odd. I’ll go back and look at last years posts and see how the pattern played out.
Sorry I’m new to this . What exactly is a test batch ? Thanks in advance
@Cutt: early batch. They have 2 before the tax season opens to test the system and you have been accepted into the first one.
@Cutt: Test batch
@Cutt: the IRS always does test batches before officially opening for the season.
@BHibb06: they will either catch it and add it to the refund or you may see a check later.
How in the hell has my tax return already been accepted and it says the irs don’t begin accepting them till the 27th?? 😏🤔
Hey hey hey! Time for another fun filled tax season!
Quick question anyone? My tax provider left off my federal withholding which is $664. What’s going to happen to my tax return?
@Mbry0625: Sorry, yes ma’am. Hubby just got home🙂
Taxes sent today at 11:49 accepted today not sure of the time but just checked irs got one bar yaaa!! Got to walk the path though ugh lol I’m patient. Will update when changes occur.
Anyone have experience with getting the Turbo tax advance this year ? Anyone see the money yet. Also the process.
@MSRazorbackPhD: for TurboTax?
So, when are folks finding out they’ve been denied?
@Amy Spence: ahh ok yeah probably because it looks like you filed after the tax season started and got accepted on the same day so you got it quickly.
@Mbry0625: no, last year. I have not even received my W-2 yet this year, seems everything is pushed back!
@Sheila_33: I haven’t seen anyone else get accepted today. I wonder when they Will start again…
@Amy Spence: this year for turbo tax refund? When did you file?
@Mbry0625: I had access in less than 5 minutes it was almost instantaneous.
@@phillyhero64: yes.
@Che’: I believe as soon as your accepted within 24 hrs of that they will put advance on the card. You can use card info online. The rest of refund will go on that card when it’s deposited
@LaiJae20: we’re you told this? It would make sense why maybe a lot of people are being denied.
@Che’: I got that last year. As soon as I finished putting in my info it asked me if I wanted it I said yes. They sent me an email immediately with card info and u got a card in the mail in a few days. Balance of refund went on that card first big drop on path refunds whatever day that was there are pros and cons, but it is instantly you get to use the card. I was on Amazon within 5 min that’s all I use refund for anyway, shopping. Good luck!!;
I was accepted on Jan 13 by IRS. Does that mean I am in test batch
@MSRazorbackPhD: ok thanks
I was accepted on January 13 by IRS. Do you all think I am in test batch
FYI: if your preparer is using refundgo as their bank, do not apply for a refund if your W2 is not posted (meaning with your pay stub). That bank will deny you a refund advance if your company’s W2 isn’t already posted.
@Sheila_33: Thanks…I think I may have a lovely coupon :)
@Mbry0625: Snacks…ugh! I got a steal on some snacks AND cereal. Took them 3 days and now ask me…any snacks? My 9yr old son is BARELY a 12H!
@Mbry0625: Eating machines, lol.
@MSRazorbackPhD: Lowes, they’ve got some good deals right now on appliances.
@Sheila_33: I am on the 4th kid and that wouldn’t be good. I just told them I am working for snacks lol. They go through a pantry in a few days.
@Sheila_33: I gotcha. I am in need of a dishwasher…where did you find a deal, if you don’t mind me asking
@MSRazorbackPhD: 5 kids, without a fridge, equals hysteria, lol. Thankfully, the January sales are going on so I got a nice one, but the timing was less to be desired.
@Sheila_33: No, I guess I’ll figure it out when I get my w2 lol
@Mbry0625: Sounds like a mess. So, have you decided who you are filing with? Or did I miss that post?
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