Check IRS EFile Status
I've submitted my return. How do I check the status?
Easily check your return status from our web site homepage by clicking the "E-File Tools & Info" menu then click on "Check the Status of your E-filed Return." You will need to enter your user ID and password and the status will be displayed.
When you are logged into the program you can view your status at any time by checking the status feature on the upper right hand side. Click on the "Federal" or "State" link to display the status of your return.
How do I know if my return was accepted by the IRS?
You will be notified by e-mail once your return is accepted or rejected. You may also check the E-File Status link on our Home page in the Get Started Now section. When you click on the link you will login to verify your identity, and then the status of your return will be available.
The IRS has accepted my return, but why haven't I heard back from my state?
The states will usually be a few days behind the federal since most states receive your information from the IRS only after the IRS has accepted the return.
What happens if I file electronically, and the IRS rejects my return?
First, you need to determine the reason for rejection. If it is something simple, like a misspelled name or your social security number was entered incorrectly, then you only need to correct the mistaken information, and re-submit for electronic filing. If the issue is something more, you may need to contact the IRS at www.irs.gov or at (800) 829-1040 and find out what you need to do to correct the problem with your return. It is possible that you will not be able to file electronically due to some IRS regulation. In that case you will need to print out your return and mail it to the IRS.
Will I be able to check the status of my electronic tax return?
Yes. There will be a link in the Start Your Taxes menu, as well as the E-File Tools & Info menu. When you click on "Check the Status of Your Electronically Filed Return," you will login to verify your identity, and then the status of your return will be available.