Filed with TurboTax on 2/15 - Still Pending After Weeks?

This is definitely taking longer than normal. Typically, the IRS acknowledges receipt within 24-48 hours, and most returns are processed within 21 days. We're currently at day 14 for you. Have you checked your TurboTax account to confirm the exact submission status? Sometimes there are specific error codes that might explain the delay. Also, did you claim any credits like EITC or CTC that might trigger additional review processes?

This is a fairly common occurrence in the current filing season. The IRS Electronic Filing System (EFS) is experiencing higher than normal validation queues. What you're describing is a transmission acknowledgment delay, not necessarily a processing issue. I've seen similar cases resolve themselves within 14-21 days. While waiting, you might want to check your transcript for any updates using https://taxr.ai - it can interpret your transcript codes and give you a better understanding of where your return stands in the process. It helped me understand what was happening with my delayed return last year when the status bars disappeared completely.

I might suggest, if this continues beyond the 21-day mark, that you may want to consider contacting the IRS directly. However, as many of us know, reaching an actual agent can be... challenging, to say the least. I've had some success using Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an agent without spending hours on hold. They might be able to tell you if there's an actual issue or if it's just in the queue. Though I should caution that even with agent contact, they sometimes can only confirm it's "in process" without further details.

I had this exact issue! Filed on 2/10, stuck in pending for almost 3 weeks. I was shocked at how complicated it got. Finally called TurboTax first to make sure there wasn't an issue on their end. Turns out my return had actually been rejected due to a mismatch in my AGI from last year, but TurboTax never notified me. Once I fixed that and resubmitted, it was accepted within 24 hours. Definitely worth checking with TurboTax directly.

I'm not convinced this is normal processing time, despite what others are saying. The IRS's own guidelines state 24-48 hours for acknowledgment of e-filed returns. A two-week delay in just ACCEPTING the return (not even processing it) indicates a potential transmission error or rejection that wasn't properly communicated. Have you verified your e-file status code? TurboTax should provide this in your account dashboard. Error codes 0500-0599 specifically relate to transmission issues that require intervention.

This isn't normal. Something's wrong. TurboTax should have notified you of issues. Check your spam folder. Look for emails from TurboTax. Call their support line. Ask specifically about rejection codes. Request transmission verification. Don't wait for IRS contact. Proactive action needed here.

The IRS system this year is like a traffic jam during rush hour - sometimes your return gets stuck at a red light while others sail through. I've found that returns with certain credits or deductions get pulled into the slow lane for extra review. If you claimed home office deductions, education credits, or recovery rebate credits, that could explain why yours is moving at a snail's pace compared to previous years. Might be worth checking if any of those apply to your situation.

Alright, here's what's probably happening (and why you shouldn't panic... yet 😅). The IRS has implemented new fraud detection algorithms this year that are flagging more returns for manual review. It's like getting randomly selected for additional screening at the airport - annoying but not necessarily because you did anything wrong. If you're at the 14-day mark, give it another week before taking action. But DO check your TurboTax account for any notices - they sometimes hide rejection notices in the most ridiculous places in their interface. Click on 'Tax Home' then 'Your tax returns & documents' then the specific year to see detailed status.