Can your refund be denied after being accepted?

No. Once your return is accepted by the IRS, it can't be rejected. If anything, they may send a letter or notice requesting additional support if needed. The IRS operations are limited during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Why has my refund been accepted but not approved?

First, they look for things like back taxes and unpaid child support. If they find any debts, they'll offset (reduce) your refund to cover the outstanding amount. Once they are satisfied that you have no outstanding debts, they will approve and then issue your refund.
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Does accepted mean my refund is approved?

Not yet. 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.). After acceptance, the next step is for the government to approve your refund.
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How long after return is accepted is it approved?

Once your return is accepted, you are on the IRS' refund timetable. The IRS typically issues refunds in less than 21 days. You can use the IRS Where's My Refund? tool or call the IRS at 800-829-1954 to check on the status of your refund, beginning 24 hours after you e-file.
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How do I know if the IRS is rejecting my return?

The IRS won't email, text you, or contact you via social media. It will generally mail you a notice if there is a problem with your return. An IRS agent may call you or visit your home, but usually only after sending several letters first.
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Does accepted mean my refund is approved?



How long does it take for the IRS to reject your refund?

If you receive a rejection of your e-filed return by the day after the filing deadline (usually April 15), the IRS gives you a rejection grace period of five days to refile a timely filed rejected return.
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Why are my taxes stuck on accepted?

There are many different reasons why your refund may have not been processed yet, but the most common include: Your tax return included errors. Your tax return is incomplete. This could mean that all of the necessary forms were not sent to the IRS for processing.
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What's the difference between accepted and approved IRS?

Once your return has been “Accepted” its status will remain the same until it has been “Approved.” This would mean it has been processed and that the IRS has approved the release of your refund.
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What does it mean when the IRS says we have received your tax return and it is being processed?

The prompt means that the IRS has received your return, but due to Covid-19 delays, the IRS is experiencing a considerable backlog, slowing processing times and disbursements. Typically the IRS processes tax returns and issues refunds within 21 calendar days of receipt.
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How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted 2022?

The IRS issues most refunds in fewer than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically and choose direct deposit. However, some returns have errors or need more review and may take longer to process.
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What happens after your refund is accepted?

Once that part's done, the government approves your refund, which means it's ready to be deposited or sent. It can take up to 21 calendar days after acceptance for the IRS to issue your refund, although most refunds go more quickly than that, while a small handful may take a bit longer.
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Can you be audited after your return is accepted?

Key Takeaways. Your tax returns can be audited even after you've been issued a refund. Only a small percentage of U.S. taxpayers' returns are audited each year. The IRS can audit returns for up to three prior tax years and, in some cases, go back even further.
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What does the IRS look for to approve your refund?

They verify your personal information and other basic items, like if your dependents have already been claimed by someone else. Then, they have a few days to approve your refund. They will take a more in-depth look at your return and your history.
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How do I know if my taxes were approved?

To check the status of your federal tax return go to Where's My Refund? at IRS.gov. It will say 'approved' if it is approved. Or go to our e-file status lookup tool to get your current status (pending, accepted, or rejected).
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Is it 21 days from accepted or approved?

Once accepted, it can take anywhere from a few days to 3 weeks (21 days) to go from acceptance to approval, and this timeframe is unrelated to how, where, or when you filed, nor is it connected to how quickly you got your refund last year. If your refund is still processing, it has not been approved.
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Does being processed mean approved?

Refund has been processed means that they have approved and are ready to send you your refund. Your return being processed mean that your tax return is being processed. Your status should change from being processed to accepted and then a date given for your refund.
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What days does the IRS approve refunds?

If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS will generaly process direct deposit refunds within 7-10 days of receiving your tax return, and process paper checks within about two weeks. Filing a paper tax return may delay your refund by up to several weeks.
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Does still being processed mean audit?

If my refund on the IRS website says still processing does it mean I will be audited? There's absolutely no reason to necessarily think that you're under review or that an audit is pending, so please don't worry. The "processing" message you see is perfectly normal. In fact, the messages and bars on the IRS.
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Why does TurboTax say my refund was accepted?

Accepted in TurboTax just means the government has received your return; it's the status of the tax return, not the refund. The status will no longer update in TurboTax and will remain as accepted from here on out since the IRS now has that return.
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How long after it says refund is being processed?

We issue most refunds in less than 21 calendar days. However, it's possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.
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Why is my refund still processing?

If you're still waiting on your tax refund, it's possible that your tax return is taking longer for the IRS to process because it requires additional review. There are several reasons why your tax return may be delayed: Errors such as an incomplete filing status. Missing information.
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Why does Turbotax say my refund was accepted but IRS says processing 2022?

It means the efile was successfully sent to the IRS and that the IRS computers determined that it met all the technical requirements such that they could begin processing it.
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What will trigger an IRS audit?

Top 10 IRS Audit Triggers
  • Make a lot of money. ...
  • Run a cash-heavy business. ...
  • File a return with math errors. ...
  • File a schedule C. ...
  • Take the home office deduction. ...
  • Lose money consistently. ...
  • Don't file or file incomplete returns. ...
  • Have a big change in income or expenses.
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How will you know if you're being audited?

In most cases, a Notice of Audit and Examination Scheduled will be issued. This notice is to inform you that you are being audited by the IRS, and will contain details about the particular items on your return that need review. It will also mention the records you are required to produce for review.
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