Where is my tax refund?
You can get information about your refund within 72 hours after an acknowledgment has been sent by the IRS to you. Most refunds are processed within 21 days.
Filing online & electronically is the fastest way to receive status on your tax refunds. You will require the following information to verify status online.
- Exact amount of tax refund that you are expecting.
- Filing status of your tax returns.
- Social security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification number
As mentioned earlier, to receive tax refund it takes approximately 21 days. You can contact IRS via this phone number for more information 1-800-829-1040 (internal revenue service customer service phone number)
Below is the tax refund status link: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp
Where is my amended tax refund?
Amended tax filing
Errors and omissions can happen anytime after you file your initial return. If you notice, any errors or omissions, you can always amend your tax returns. The correct form to fill up is the form 1040 X along with the updated 1040. It may take up to 3 weeks for it to show up on your system. The processing of your amended tax returns may take up to 12 weeks. Internal revenue service has made it easier for taxpayers to check their amended tax returns online. Below is the link that can be used to check the status of your amended tax return refunds.
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
If it has been longer than 16 weeks and you are wondering ‘Where is my tax refund’ ? here’s why it is getting delayed :
- It has errors or is incomplete.
- It has not been signed.
- It is returned to you requesting for more information.
- It has been affected by identity theft or fraud
There may be few other reasons for delays in the processing of your tax refunds :
1. It is being reviewed for an appeal or additional review by the Internal revenue Service.
2. It is awaiting review and approval of the revenue office.
3. It is awaiting clearance by the IRS bankruptcy area.
4. It has been routed to a specialized area.
So next time, you are wondering Where is my tax refund? Check out this article.
Other useful links to Internal revenue service website :
https://www.irs.gov/filing/amended-return-frequently-asked-questions
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