Tax News Tax Day Update: TurboTax is Accepting E-Filed Tax Returns Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Apr 17, 2018 - [Updated Feb 11, 2025] 1 min read Updated April 17, 2018 2:34 pm PST As of 2:00 PM PST, the IRS announced that they are once again accepting e-filed tax returns. If you still need to file your tax return, you should continue to prepare and file your taxes as normal with TurboTax. If you prepared and filed your taxes with TurboTax earlier today, TurboTax is now submitting those returns to the IRS and is currently processing newly filed returns as normal. April 17, 2018 11:21 am PST Today the IRS announced that they are having technical difficulties accepting e-filed returns. While this is impacting tax returns filed today, you should go ahead and continue to prepare and file your taxes as normal with TurboTax. TurboTax has uninterrupted service and is available and accepting e-filed returns. We will hold tax returns until the IRS is ready to begin accepting them again. We will keep you updated as soon as we receive additional information from the IRS. Check back with the TurboTax blog for the latest information. Previous Post IRS Provides Guidance on the Taxation of Bitcoins and Virtual… Next Post Tax Day Update: IRS Extends Tax Deadline to April 18th 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. 4 responses to “Tax Day Update: TurboTax is Accepting E-Filed Tax Returns” I filed with TurboTax this morning. My status is “pending.” Once the IRS is able to accept returns, and if that is after today, will the returns be considered late? Should I just ask for an extension? Reply Hi Margarita, If you filed today, your tax return will be considered timely filed. The just IRS announced that they are once again accepting e-filed tax returns. If you prepared and filed your taxes with TurboTax earlier today, TurboTax is now submitting those returns to the IRS and is currently processing newly filed returns as normal. Thank you, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply TurboTaxLisa, Is there a way I can verify that my e-filed tax return has been received and is being processed by TurboTax or has beed forwarded to the IRS? I submitted it shortly after 5 PM EDT. Name is Edmund D Eaton Jr. Hello Edmund Denis Eaton Jr., You can check the status of your electronically filed tax return here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/. Thank you, TurboTax Brittany Leave a ReplyCancel reply Browse Related Articles Life To Rent or to Own: The Ultimate House Debate Life Smart Shopping This Summer: Saving on Goods and Cars Latest News Arkansas Champions NIL State Tax Exemptions: What This Means for Student-Athletes and Schools Tax Tips TurboTax Up to 5-Day Early Refund Option: What You Need to Know Tax Help How to File a Business Tax Extension: Deadlines, Forms, and Penalties Tax Tips The White Lotus Tax Lessons: Navigating Gift Taxes, Lump Sum Payouts, Hush Money, and the IRS Tax Questions What Day Are Taxes Due? April 15! How to File for a Tax Extension or Pay Taxes Online Tax Questions What Happens If You File Your Taxes Wrong? Late Filing Penalties, Interest, and More Tax Questions What’s Tax Deductible? A Guide to Mortgage Interest, Long-Term Care, Funeral Expenses, Student Loans, and Roth IRA Contributions Tax Questions Is it Better to Get Your Taxes Done or Do Them Yourself? (And Other Tax Questions Answered)
I filed with TurboTax this morning. My status is “pending.” Once the IRS is able to accept returns, and if that is after today, will the returns be considered late? Should I just ask for an extension? Reply
Hi Margarita, If you filed today, your tax return will be considered timely filed. The just IRS announced that they are once again accepting e-filed tax returns. If you prepared and filed your taxes with TurboTax earlier today, TurboTax is now submitting those returns to the IRS and is currently processing newly filed returns as normal. Thank you, Lisa Greene-Lewis Reply
TurboTaxLisa, Is there a way I can verify that my e-filed tax return has been received and is being processed by TurboTax or has beed forwarded to the IRS? I submitted it shortly after 5 PM EDT. Name is Edmund D Eaton Jr.
Hello Edmund Denis Eaton Jr., You can check the status of your electronically filed tax return here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/. Thank you, TurboTax Brittany