Delay in IRS Acceptance?
In the past, I've e-filed my own returns with different types of software (including FreeTaxUSA last year) as well as hundreds of returns as a tax preparation volunteer. I have NEVER had to wait for a return to be accepted or rejected for more than 30 minutes or so.
I e-filed my 2023 returns on Sunday (4/7) morning, and now, almost a full day later, they have neither been accepted nor rejected. What is causing this delay?
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UPDATE: It was finally accepted at 11:28 AM (PDT) today. I'm still curious about the delay.
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Hi JMS,
Thank you for reporting back on your experience. The average response time for an IRS acceptance is typically very rapid and I think all of us get used to that. However, the normal response time for the IRS is actually 24-48 hours.
It may be related to the IRS implementing additional checks on returns.
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I, too, am concerned. The Free Tax system didn't lead me to specify the companies that paid dividends, as last year, nor a Schedule D for a stock sale. It should ask questions if something is missing. Instead I plowed ahead, declaring the total amount of dividends, but attributed them to Charles Schwab, which paid them. and only noticed the difference comparing last year's return with this year's. I'm afraid my returns will be flagged. Now, it's more than a day, and my friend's was just accepted in less than an hour. I tried to amend the return, but it won't allow it until the IRS makes a decision, which may take us past April 15. The support staff has not been very helpful, and I wonder if I should just file again.
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Hi Michael_WGAW2025,
When did your return finally get accepted? 24-48 hours is generally the max unless there is a major issue.
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