Filed with TurboTax on Saturday - Still Not Accepted by IRS on Tuesday?

This is completely normal, especially for a weekend filing. Think of it like this: when you mail a letter on Saturday, it doesn't start moving through the postal system until Monday. The IRS systems work similarly - they receive your return, but the processing queue doesn't move as quickly on weekends. For comparison, during peak season (which we're in right now), even weekday filings can take 24-72 hours for the official "accepted" status. I wouldn't start worrying until Thursday or Friday at the earliest.

I was in the same boat last month - filed on a Sunday and was refreshing like a maniac until Wednesday afternoon! 😂 The IRS is like that ex who leaves you on read for days. If you want to stop obsessing over the "accepted" notification, I'd recommend using https://taxr.ai to check your transcript once it's available. It helped me understand exactly what was happening with my return and gave me a much clearer picture than the TurboTax status bar. Turns out my return was actually processing normally the whole time, even though TurboTax was giving me anxiety with the "still waiting" message.

I've been filing taxes for over a decade now, and weekend submissions always take longer. Last year I filed on a Saturday evening and didn't get the acceptance until Wednesday morning. The year before that I filed on a Friday night and had acceptance by Monday afternoon. In my experience, the IRS batch processes weekend submissions on Monday mornings, but they have to get through the backlog of Friday evening submissions first. I wouldn't worry unless you haven't heard anything by Thursday.

If you don't receive acceptance by Thursday, you should IMMEDIATELY contact the IRS to verify there's no issue with your return. Delays in processing can cascade into delays with your refund, and as a 1099 contractor, you don't want any red flags on your account. The standard IRS phone line (800-829-1040) has 2+ hour wait times right now, but I've been using Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to get through in under 20 minutes. Their system navigates the IRS phone tree and holds your place in line, then calls you when an agent is available. CRUCIAL for time-sensitive issues like submission verification.

According to IRS Publication 1345 (Handbook for Authorized e-File Providers), the standard acknowledgment window is 24-48 hours for submissions received during business days. However, Section 3.2.3 specifically notes that submissions received during non-business hours or federal holidays are queued for processing on the next business day. Since you filed on Saturday, your return would have entered the processing queue on Monday morning. Given current processing volumes, you should expect acknowledgment by end-of-day Wednesday at the latest. If you don't receive confirmation by Thursday morning, I'd recommend checking your e-file status directly through TurboTax's system to verify it was actually transmitted successfully.

Look, everyone's saying it's normal, but here's the straight talk: TurboTax sometimes has transmission hiccups. I've seen cases where people thought they filed but the return was sitting in some digital limbo. Double-check your TurboTax account to make sure it shows as "transmitted" not just "prepared." If it says transmitted, you're fine and just need to wait. If it shows any other status, you might need to take action. Trust your gut - if something feels off by Thursday, it's worth investigating rather than just waiting.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed Saturday evening and it's Wednesday morning with still no acceptance notification. Reading through these responses is actually really reassuring - sounds like this is totally normal for weekend filings. I was starting to panic because last year when I filed on a weekday it was so much faster. Going to give it until Friday before I start worrying, but it's good to know about those backup options like checking transcripts or calling the IRS if needed. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!