Tax News IRS Update: They Will Begin Accepting Tax Returns with Education Credits and Depreciation Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Feb 8, 2013 - [Updated Mar 7, 2025] 1 min read The IRS began accepting tax returns for a vast majority of taxpayers on January 30. However, the IRS stated that they were not processing tax returns for a small number of taxpayers filing certain tax forms, including certain Education Credits and Depreciation and Amortization. For taxpayers claiming those forms, there is some good news today! The IRS announced today that on February 14, they will begin processing tax returns that contain form 8863 with Education Credits. Form 8863 is used to claim two higher education credits — the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. They also announced that on February 10, they will begin processing tax returns that contain Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. The IRS will begin accepting all other tax forms that are not yet being accepted due to late tax law changes the first week in March. We will update the blog with the exact date as soon as the IRS announces what date that will be. Not sure if your file one of these forms? Here is the full list of the forms that will be accepted the first week of March. TurboTax is up to date with all tax law changes, so you can file today and feel confident that your will get every deduction and credit you deserve. And remember, if you have any questions, only TurboTax lets you talk to CPAs, enrolled agents and tax attorneys as often as you like while you prepare your return, free. You can read the IRS full announcement here. Previous Post IRS Update for Form 8863: Education Tax Credits Next Post The Fiscal Cliff and Your Tax Rate [Interactive] Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. 129 responses to “IRS Update: They Will Begin Accepting Tax Returns with Education Credits and Depreciation” « Older Comments I filed mine with turbo tax a couple a week and a friend of mine file her a couple of weeks after me and she is already approved. Reply I see no rhyme or reason my boys filed before me and have dd after me Reply I filed my taxes with Turbo Tax on Jan. 29. It shows as it has been accepted by Irs and State. Irs Wheres my refund shows only accepted. My State Wheres My Refund does not even recognize my information. Why are some people who filed after me already getting their refund and we have not even being approved or even recognized? Reply I was shocked filed the 4th and already approved with dd date I had education credits and child tax credit Reply when can i file my return and the irs accept it Reply Hi Ashley, TurboTax is accepting tax returns beginning 1/2/14. The IRS will begin accepting e-filed tax returns on 1/31. TurboTax will securely hold your tax return and transmit it to the IRS on 1/31 when they begin accepting them. Read more here https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2013/12/18/irs-announces-e-file-open-day-be-the-first-in-line-for-your-tax-refund/ Thank you, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply i was accepted on july 30th and got a DD between 7-9 of aug. well that passed and got a message saying oops were sorry we did not deliver your refund when estimated.. but good news i should get it between now and the 19th of aug.. now its saying you should have your money by now do you? NO I DO NOT.. what is ging on? Reply I talked with someone last week who told me that mine was pulled because I claimed the education credit with no wages and that was one of the tactics used for fraud. I told him plenty of people attend school and don’t work…he agreed but states that is why it’s being held and I just have to wait till the agent who has been assigned my case gets to it and verifies it. Reply I discovered your blog site on google and check a couple of of your early posts. Continue to maintain up the rather beneficial operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Seeking forward to reading a lot more from you later on! Reply « Older Comments Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Tax News IRS Update for Form 8863: Education Tax Credits Tax News IRS Says Some Taxpayers Must Wait to File 2010 Tax Returns Tax News Some States Experiencing Tax Return Processing Delays TurboTax News Government Shutdown 2019 Update: You Can File Now With TurboTax Tax News IRS Will Begin Accepting Delayed Tax Returns Feb. 14 Latest News IRS Provides COVID Penalty Relief for Late 2019 and 2020 Tax Returns Tax News File Today! The IRS is Now Accepting Tax Returns for the 2015 Tax Season Tax News Unemployment Stimulus: Am I Eligible for the New Unemployment Income Relief? Tax News Facts About the PATH Act and Tax Refunds Tax News Tax Day Update: IRS Extends Tax Deadline to April 18th
I filed mine with turbo tax a couple a week and a friend of mine file her a couple of weeks after me and she is already approved. Reply
I filed my taxes with Turbo Tax on Jan. 29. It shows as it has been accepted by Irs and State. Irs Wheres my refund shows only accepted. My State Wheres My Refund does not even recognize my information. Why are some people who filed after me already getting their refund and we have not even being approved or even recognized? Reply
I was shocked filed the 4th and already approved with dd date I had education credits and child tax credit Reply
Hi Ashley, TurboTax is accepting tax returns beginning 1/2/14. The IRS will begin accepting e-filed tax returns on 1/31. TurboTax will securely hold your tax return and transmit it to the IRS on 1/31 when they begin accepting them. Read more here https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/2013/12/18/irs-announces-e-file-open-day-be-the-first-in-line-for-your-tax-refund/ Thank you, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply
i was accepted on july 30th and got a DD between 7-9 of aug. well that passed and got a message saying oops were sorry we did not deliver your refund when estimated.. but good news i should get it between now and the 19th of aug.. now its saying you should have your money by now do you? NO I DO NOT.. what is ging on? Reply
I talked with someone last week who told me that mine was pulled because I claimed the education credit with no wages and that was one of the tactics used for fraud. I told him plenty of people attend school and don’t work…he agreed but states that is why it’s being held and I just have to wait till the agent who has been assigned my case gets to it and verifies it. Reply
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