How long does it take for IRS to accept or reject refund?

Most years, the IRS states that 9 out of 10 refunds are processed within 21 days from the date the return is accepted.

Why is the IRS taking so long to accept my return?

What’s Taking So Long? If you don’t receive your refund in 21 days, your tax return might need further review. This may happen if your return was incomplete or incorrect. The IRS may send you instructions through the mail if it needs additional information in order to process your return.

How do I know when the IRS accepted my return?

Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted
  1. Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
  2. Viewing your IRS account information.
  3. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
  4. Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.

Why won’t the IRS accept my return?

Probably the most common reason that the IRS will reject a tax return is because of errors that are discovered during e-filing. … You’ll be able to resubmit your corrected return, and we’ll tell you when it’s accepted by the IRS. When you mail a paper copy of your tax return, the IRS reject codes aren’t applicable.

Is the IRS accepting returns?

The IRS started accepting 2021 tax returns on Jan. 24, 2022. Our filing season preparation began early last year and included extensive planning and real-time collaboration inside and outside the IRS.

Why has my refund been accepted but not approved?

Accepted means your tax return is now in the government’s hands and has passed the initial inspection (your verification info is correct, dependents haven’t already been claimed by someone else, etc.).

What does it mean when the IRS says your tax return has been received and is being processed?

This means the IRS has processed your return and has approved your refund. The IRS is now preparing to send your refund to your bank or directly to you in the mail if you requested a paper check.

What do I do if my tax return is still being processed?

If you’re still waiting on your tax return, you can check the status online at Where’s My Refund or you can view your account online here. The IRS said if you filed electronically and received an acknowledgment, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information.