Has anyone received IRS acceptance notification same day as filing?

Yes. It happens often. The IRS sends an acceptance notification quickly for simple returns. Most e-files get accepted within 24-48 hours. Acceptance just means they received it. Processing takes longer. Don't worry yet.

I've had same-day acceptance for the last three years! It's like getting a text from your ex - surprisingly quick but doesn't mean things are moving forward yet 😂 Just make sure you check both your email and your tax software account. Sometimes the notification goes to one but not the other.

Be careful about confusing IRS acceptance with actual processing completion. The Form 1040 e-file acceptance is merely an acknowledgment that your return met basic formatting requirements and your SSN matches their records. I received acceptance notification within 3 hours this year, but my return is still showing "Processing" in WMR after 21 days. The acceptance notification doesn't indicate anything about whether your return will be selected for review or how quickly your refund will be issued.

I filed on February 22nd this year and got acceptance on the same day. But then my return got stuck in processing for 3 weeks with no updates. Called the IRS on March 16th but couldn't get through after 2 hours on hold. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Found out there was a simple verification issue they needed to clear. Got my refund 5 days later. Sometimes quick acceptance doesn't mean smooth processing.

Same-day acceptance depends on several factors: 1. Time of day you file - submissions before 1pm EST have better chances of same-day acceptance 2. Complexity of return - simple returns process faster 3. Filing method - some tax software transmits in batches 4. IRS system load - early season typically has faster response times Acceptance only means your return passed initial validation checks. The actual processing and approval for refund is a separate, longer process that involves verification of income, credits claimed, and potential manual review.

My experience with acceptance times over the past 3 years: • 2022 taxes: Filed 2/3/2023 at 9am, accepted 2/3/2023 at 2pm (5 hours) • 2023 taxes: Filed 1/29/2024 at 7pm, accepted 1/30/2024 at 10am (15 hours) • 2021 taxes: Filed 3/15/2022 at 5pm, accepted 3/17/2022 at 9am (40 hours) Factors that seemed to matter: • Filing early in tax season = faster acceptance • Filing during business hours = faster acceptance • Simple return = faster acceptance

Try checking your tax software account instead of waiting for an email! I was feeling so anxious about not getting my acceptance notification, but when I logged into my TurboTax account, it showed my return was accepted 3 hours after filing! The email notification system sometimes lags behind the actual status. I'm so happy I checked there first instead of worrying needlessly!