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June 1, 2019
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I'm just concerned about my tax refund its been 21 days today and I still have not received my taxes. How can I find out exactly whats going on?

  • June 1, 2019
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The only thing the wheres my return gives me is that it is being processed so how much longer now?
Best answer by Critter

If you e-filed your return with TurboTax Online you can check the status of your return at https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp

You can check the status of your refund at the IRS website: http://www.irs.gov/Refunds

You can also call the automated IRS refund hotline at 1-800-829-1954.

Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after your tax return has been received, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review by the IRS that would delay your refund.

Consider calling the IRS about your refund if it has been:

·         21 days or more since you filed electronically;

·         More than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return; or

·         The Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them.

If it's been "processing" longer than 21 days since it first showed up at "Where's My Refund", you can phone the IRS to inquire and see what you can learn about the delay. They may be reviewing something on a return, or some filers have to provide additional documents, etc.

IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
 
First choose your language.
Then press 2 for "personal income tax".
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  
Then press 4 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent, but there is likely to be a long wait.

 


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Critter
CritterAnswer
June 1, 2019

If you e-filed your return with TurboTax Online you can check the status of your return at https://shop.turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp

You can check the status of your refund at the IRS website: http://www.irs.gov/Refunds

You can also call the automated IRS refund hotline at 1-800-829-1954.

Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after your tax return has been received, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review by the IRS that would delay your refund.

Consider calling the IRS about your refund if it has been:

·         21 days or more since you filed electronically;

·         More than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return; or

·         The Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them.

If it's been "processing" longer than 21 days since it first showed up at "Where's My Refund", you can phone the IRS to inquire and see what you can learn about the delay. They may be reviewing something on a return, or some filers have to provide additional documents, etc.

IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
 
First choose your language.
Then press 2 for "personal income tax".
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  
Then press 4 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent, but there is likely to be a long wait.

 


fanfare
June 1, 2019

IRS says most refunds in 21 days, not all refunds in 21 days.