Where did my refund money go?

Use the Where's My Refund tool or the IRS2Go mobile app to check your refund online. This is the fastest and easiest way to track your refund. The systems are updated once every 24 hours. You can call the IRS to check on the status of your refund.

Why did my refund go away?

All or part of your refund may be offset to pay off past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or other federal nontax debts, such as student loans.

Why didn't I get my refund money?

An incomplete return, an inaccurate return, an amended return, tax fraud, claiming tax credits, owing certain debts for which the government can take part or all of your refund, and sending your refund to the wrong bank due to an incorrect routing number are all reasons that a tax refund can be delayed.

Why can't I see where's my refund?

You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgment e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS. Your e-filed return was accepted (received) by the IRS less than 24 hours ago. Wait at least 24 hours after acceptance before using WMR. Your return is still pending.

Is IRS still behind sending refunds?

We have processed all paper and electronic individual returns received prior to January 2023, and we are opening mail within normal time frames. This means we have processed all returns we've received for tax year 2021 or earlier if those returns had no errors or did not require further review.

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How long can the IRS legally hold your refund?

After 60 days, you'd need to file an amended return to reverse any errors and get your refund back. If the IRS thinks you claimed erroneous deductions or credits, the IRS can hold your refund. In this case, the IRS will audit you to figure out whether your return is accurate.

How far behind is the IRS?

During fiscal year (FY) 2022, it took the IRS an average of 193 days to process taxpayer responses to proposed tax adjustments – about six months. That compares with 89 days in FY 2019, the most recent pre-pandemic year. The report also calls the delays in resolving these cases unacceptable.

How do I know if the IRS received my tax return?

Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where's My Refund? tool. It's available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App.

Is the IRS system down?

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When can I expect my tax refund 2023?

If you need a tax refund quickly, don't file on paper. Most people with no issues on their tax return should receive their refund within 21 days of filing electronically if they choose direct deposit.

What day of the week does IRS deposit refunds?

The IRS generally issues tax refunds through direct deposit within 21 days of processing your tax return. While the exact day of the week that your refund will be deposited can vary, the IRS typically issues refunds on weekdays, Monday through Friday.

How often does the IRS make mistakes?

That means that for every 10,000 tax returns filed, the IRS makes an error on just 100 of them. Of course, even a 1% error rate is still too high for some people. After all, we're talking about billions of dollars in taxes here. So what happens when the IRS does make a mistake?

Why is my refund short?

If your refund was less than you expected, it may have been reduced by the IRS or a Financial Management Service (FMS) to pay past-due child support, federal agency nontax debts, state income tax obligations, or unemployment compensation debts owed to a state.

Did IRS payments go out?

To find the amount of Economic Impact Payments issued to you, see your Online Account. The IRS has issued all first, second and third Economic Impact Payments. You can no longer use the Get My Payment application to check your payment status.

How do I talk to a real person at the IRS?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).

Why is my IRS payment not showing up?

If it's been at least two weeks since you sent the payment to the IRS and your financial institution verifies that the check hasn't cleared your account, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 to ask if the payment has been credited to your tax account.

How do I know if my taxes were filed correctly?

Call the IRS directly at (800) 829-1040, or go in person to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center.

Is refund accepted the same as approved?

A federal return that's been 'accepted' means it has passed an initial screening, which includes some basic checks. Once it has entered this phase, its status will remain the same until it has been “Approved.” This would mean it has been processed and that the IRS has approved the release of your refund.

What triggers an audit by the IRS?

What triggers an IRS audit? A lot of audit notices the IRS sends are automatically triggered if, for instance, your W-2 income tax form indicates you earned more than what you reported on your return, said Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate at the Taxpayer Advocate Service division of the IRS.

Why is IRS delaying refunds 2023?

COVID-19 tax changes and one-time payments put a strain on the understaffed agency, leading to historic backlogs of returns to process.

How do I complain about IRS refund?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).

Why is my federal refund so little?

Although the average may change as more returns are processed, taxpayers are likely to see a lower refund due to a number of key tax credits returning to pre-pandemic amounts. The IRS expects more than 168 million individual tax returns for this tax season.

What do I do if my refund was less than expected?

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If you receive a refund for a smaller amount than you expected, you may cash the check. You'll get a notice explaining the difference. Follow the instructions on the notice. If it's determined that you should have received more, you will later receive a check for the difference.

Can I track my offset refund?

Call the IRS toll-free number 800-829-1040.

Who is responsible for IRS mistakes?

If your tax preparer makes a mistake resulting in you having to pay additional taxes, penalties or interest, you have to pay these fees — not your tax preparer. Since it is your tax returns, it's your responsibility.