Filed with H&R Block on March 18th - IRS Accepted Today

The IRS acceptance is like getting your foot in the door of a busy restaurant - you're in line, but the meal hasn't started cooking yet. Processing times typically run 21 days from acceptance date for straightforward returns without credits like EIC or ACTC. Your return is now in the IRS processing queue where it goes through multiple verification checkpoints: identity verification, math error checks, and fraud detection filters. You can track your refund status using the Where's My Refund tool, which updates every 24 hours, usually overnight. Without those specific credits, you're on the faster processing track.

I might be able to offer some insight, though everyone's situation can vary somewhat. I filed on March 15th, also without any credits that would delay processing. My return was accepted on March 16th, and the refund appeared in my account on March 29th—so approximately 13 days from acceptance to deposit. It could potentially be faster or slower for you, depending on various factors such as verification needs and overall IRS workload this time of year.

OMG I was in ur exact situation last yr! Filed w/ HRB, no credits, got accepted super fast but then NOTHING for weeks. Tried calling IRS like 27x and kept getting disconnected or 2+ hr wait times. Finally found Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got thru to an agent in like 20 mins! They confirmed my return was just stuck in a random verification queue. Got my $$ 3 days later! Def worth it if u need to talk to someone at the IRS and don't wanna waste ur whole day on hold.

Here's what happens after IRS acceptance in a typical timeline: Step 1: Initial processing (1-5 days) - Your return enters the main processing queue Step 2: Error review (2-7 days) - Automated systems check for inconsistencies Step 3: Refund approval (1-3 days) - Final verification before payment Step 4: Refund issued (1-5 days) - Treasury releases payment via direct deposit or check You need to check your refund status NOW using the IRS2Go app or WMR tool since we're approaching mid-tax season when processing times often increase due to volume. Without credits that trigger special review, you should see movement within 14-21 days from acceptance date.

While your return being accepted quickly is promising, I would caution against expecting the refund too soon. Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, standard processing time is 21 days, but I've seen numerous cases where returns filed in March face additional delays due to increased filing volume. The IRS's Taxpayer Advocate Service reported that approximately 18% of returns face some form of processing delay, often without clear explanation to the taxpayer. I understand how important this refund may be, especially as someone new to our tax system, but preparing for a potential wait will help manage expectations.

My return went from accepted to refund in 8 days this year, which is much faster than last year when it took 19 days. Unlike those nightmare stories you hear about months-long waits, straightforward returns without credits are processing quite efficiently this season compared to the COVID backlog years. Your experience as a recent immigrant will likely be smoother than someone with a complicated return claiming multiple credits or with past filing issues.

I've been tracking my returns for the past 3 years using the IRS2Go app and irs.gov/refunds. According to my records, my timeline has been getting faster each year: 2022: Accepted Feb 3, refund Mar 1 (26 days) 2023: Accepted Feb 5, refund Feb 22 (17 days) 2024: Accepted Feb 2, refund Feb 14 (12 days) The key seems to be filing early and having a simple return without credits that trigger additional review. Since you're already accepted in March, you're probably looking at 10-14 days based on current processing patterns I've seen discussed on r/tax and other forums.