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June 1, 2019
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If i do not qualify for the earned income credit or the additional child tax credit why is my return still not approved?

  • June 1, 2019
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I have never had the IRS not approve my return within 24 hours. I know there is a hold on returns for ones claiming the EITC and additional child tax credit, but I don't qualify for either of those. Why is my return still not approved?
Best answer by Opus 17

E-filed returns are usually accepted in 24 hours, although up to 72 hours is possible.  Refund approval usually takes a further 5-10 days.  You are very lucky if your past tax returns have been accepted and approved the same day.

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June 1, 2019

E-filed returns are usually accepted in 24 hours, although up to 72 hours is possible.  Refund approval usually takes a further 5-10 days.  You are very lucky if your past tax returns have been accepted and approved the same day.