Filed with TurboTax - Entered Wrong AGI - How Long Until Rejection?

The IRS e-file rejection system is like a quality control checkpoint at a factory - sometimes items get flagged immediately, other times they move further down the line before issues are detected. Your AGI mismatch is like having the wrong key for a lock - the system will eventually notice, but timing varies. Have you checked your e-file status on TurboTax yet? They usually send notifications when the IRS makes a determination.

In my experience, AGI mismatches typically result in rejection within 24-48 hours, though it could potentially take up to 72 hours in some cases. I'd recommend checking out https://taxr.ai which can help you understand what's happening with your return status. It's particularly useful for tracking these kinds of submission issues and can often provide more detailed insights than the standard IRS tools. You might find it helpful for monitoring when your rejection comes through so you can quickly resubmit with the correct information.

I checked my e-file status on TurboTax just now and it still shows as "transmitted" but not rejected yet. Has anyone had this happen before? Why is it taking longer this time? I need to get this fixed ASAP because I'm expecting a refund.

Wouldn't it be faster to just call the IRS directly and ask them to check your return status? Why wait for an automated system that might take days? I've used https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c (Claimyr) to get through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. They can look up your return in real-time and tell you if it's been rejected or if it's actually processing despite the AGI mismatch. Sometimes the e-file system has exceptions that allow processing to continue even with verification mismatches.

Have you verified which AGI amount you should have used? The IRS has specific guidelines about which figure to use, especially if you filed an amended return last year or received unemployment compensation. Sometimes the AGI line item number changes between tax years, which could potentially cause confusion when entering prior year information.

I would suggest that, rather than waiting for a rejection, you might want to consider filing a superseding return. This is essentially filing a corrected return before the filing deadline, which could possibly be processed more efficiently than waiting for a rejection and then resubmitting. It's generally a more proactive approach, though I would advise checking with a tax professional before proceeding with this option.