If the status on the return changes, does it also changes the estimated issue date?
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This would depend on the reason for the status change. If the status on your return changes the estimated date will be adjusted if required.
Viewing the transactions within your Income tax account, may provide some useful insight.
The processing of your return begins with a balance transferred to your account and includes an 'effective date', which indicates when you should expect the funds to reach your bank account, based on your specific processing requirements.
If additional processing is triggered during processing, then the effective date may change. If your status has changed but the effective date doesn't change, then your return is processing as expected.
Typically, your return is completed three days before the effective date. You’ll know your tax return is completed when the last transaction brings your account balance back to zero. If you’re due a refund, it should arrive on the effective date shown.
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