The timeline you should expect depends on when you filed. I submitted my return with an IP PIN on February 3rd this year and received my refund on April 12th - exactly 69 days later. Last year I filed on January 29th, 2023 and received my refund on March 27th, 2023 - 57 days. The year before when I first got my IP PIN, I filed on February 15th, 2022 and received my refund on May 2nd, 2022 - 76 days. Based on my experience, you should expect 8-11 weeks from your March 1st filing date, so approximately early May to late May for completion.

Be careful about contacting the IRS too frequently about this. I had identity theft issues in 2022 and kept calling about my delayed refund. An agent told me that multiple inquiries on identity theft-flagged accounts can sometimes trigger additional verification measures, further delaying processing. The Identity Theft Centralized Review unit has specific protocols, and patience is unfortunately required. My return was eventually processed after 137 days, but only after I stopped calling every week.

I'm not convinced that the acceptance notification provides enough data to accurately predict a deposit date. The IRS Return Processing Pipeline has multiple verification stages that aren't visible to taxpayers. Have you checked your Account Transcript for cycle codes? The presence of TC150 with a processing date would give more definitive information than just the acceptance notification. Without seeing transaction codes, predicting 2/27 seems premature.

I thought the same thing last year and it was way off compared to what happened with my cousin's refund. Her return was accepted the same day as mine but she got her refund 10 days earlier! I learned that "accepted" just means they received your return, not that everything is approved. It's not like when a college accepts you and you're done - it's more like when they accept your application but still need to review everything. The PATH Act makes CTC refunds take longer than regular returns, but late February is still realistic if everything else on your return is straightforward.

Call them. Don't wait. This isn't normal. Two months is too long for acceptance. Something's wrong. Ask for a taxpayer advocate. They can help.

I had a similar situation in 2023 where my return wasn't accepted for exactly 87 days. When I finally got through to someone, I discovered my return had been flagged for potential identity theft because of the amended documents. The system sometimes interprets corrections as suspicious activity. This led to me having to provide additional documentation and verification, extending my wait by another 43 days. I'd strongly recommend not just waiting but taking proactive steps now.

Per IRC §32(b), the maximum EITC for a taxpayer with three qualifying children for tax year 2023 is $7,430. Combined with $2,000 per child under the Child Tax Credit as stipulated in IRC §24, that's $6,000 in child-related credits. Add potential overwithholding from your W-2 employment, and $10,757 is entirely reasonable. The PATH Act requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming EITC until at least February 15th, but processing typically completes within 21 days after that statutory hold period.

Got a similar refund. Three kids too. Filed HOH. Was shocked. Called tax preparer. They confirmed it was right. My income was $36k. Got my direct deposit in 16 days. No issues at all.

I was in your exact situation last April. Per IRC §32, I qualified for Earned Income Credit with my children, which helped offset my federal taxes significantly. I also learned that as a 1099 contractor, I needed to make quarterly estimated payments per IRC §6654 to avoid penalties. I set calendar reminders for April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15. Now I set aside 30% of each payment - life-changing difference this year! My state tax bill is still high, but I'm prepared for it now.

Have you considered restructuring how you handle your Amazon Flex income? Perhaps forming an S-Corporation could help reduce your self-employment tax burden? The Child Tax Credit is indeed federal, but have you explored your state's specific deductions for dependents? Many states offer dependent exemptions rather than credits. Could you benefit from increasing your business expense deductions to lower your overall taxable income?