Checking on my refund. 77627. 64. Single

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Checking on my refund

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[/topics-dependent/]?

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Accountant's Assistant: What is your typical filing [/topics-filing/] status? Do
you know roughly what you made this year?

Single

Moira C., CPA · Accepted Answer

Hello, this is Moira with JustAnswer! I will be answering your question today.
Please understand that this site is for informational purposes only. Give me a
moment to review your inquiry and I will quickly draft an answer for you. Thank
you for your patience.

Have you checked your return [/topics-return/] status online? As your return
moves through the system the status will be updated accordingly. Keep checking
the Where Is My Refund site for updates here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds
[https://www.irs.gov/refunds] The IRS updates the site daily, usually in the
overnight hours.

The tool's tracker displays progress through three phases:

· Return Received,

· Refund Approved and

· Refund Sent.

If this is an amended return [/topics-amended-return/], please check here:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
[https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return]

If you PAPER FILED- note the IRS has over 20M returns to process and are
severely understaffed. It can take up to two years to receive your refund.
Please follow the steps below as well to track your refund.

Most tax [/topics-tax/] refunds are issued within 21 days if e-filed; however,
some may take longer (i.e. paper filing). There are several reasons this can
happen:

· The return includes a claim for the Earned Income [/topics-earned-income/] Tax
Credit [/topics-credit/] or Additional Child [/topics-child/] Tax Credit.

· The time between the IRS issuing the refund and the bank posting it to an
account may vary since many banks do not process payments on weekends or
holidays.

· The return may require additional review.

· The return may include errors or be incomplete.

· The return could be affected by identity theft or fraud

The IRS will contact taxpayers by mail if more information is needed to process
a return.

If you previously had a status on Where's My Refund? Check back later as high
volume can cause an issue of the tracking site giving incorrect status results.
You can also try calling the WMR Hotline at(###) ###-####for updated status as
well.

If it has been 21 days since filing your return, please contact the IRS directly
by calling(###) ###-#### Customer service representatives are available Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local [/topics-local/] time

If face-to-face service is necessary, then taxpayers should call(###) ###-####to
schedule an appointment. Unfortunately, that's the only number available to make
appointments, just keep trying every other day

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment
[https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment]

IF ALL EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE YOUR REFUND FAILS - SEE BELOW

If you’re facing serious financial difficulties and need your refund,
immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service
[/topics-taxpayer-advocate-service/] at(###) ###-#### They may be able to
expedite your refund.

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/
[https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/]

Have you checked your return [/topics-return/] status online? As your return
moves through the system the status will be updated accordingly. Keep checking
the Where Is My Refund site for updates here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds
[https://www.irs.gov/refunds] The IRS updates the site daily, usually in the
overnight hours.

The tool's tracker displays progress through three phases:

· Return Received,

· Refund Approved and

· Refund Sent.

If this is an amended return [/topics-amended-return/], please check here:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
[https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return]

If you PAPER FILED- note the IRS has over 20M returns to process and are
severely understaffed. It can take up to two years to receive your refund.
Please follow the steps below as well to track your refund.

Most tax [/topics-tax/] refunds are issued within 21 days if e-filed; however,
some may take longer (i.e. paper filing). There are several reasons this can
happen:

· The return includes a claim for the Earned Income [/topics-earned-income/] Tax
Credit [/topics-credit/] or Additional Child [/topics-child/] Tax Credit.

· The time between the IRS issuing the refund and the bank posting it to an
account may vary since many banks do not process payments on weekends or
holidays.

· The return may require additional review.

· The return may include errors or be incomplete.

· The return could be affected by identity theft or fraud

The IRS will contact taxpayers by mail if more information is needed to process
a return.

If you previously had a status on Where's My Refund? Check back later as high
volume can cause an issue of the tracking site giving incorrect status results.
You can also try calling the WMR Hotline at(###) ###-####for updated status as
well.

If it has been 21 days since filing your return, please contact the IRS directly
by calling(###) ###-#### Customer service representatives are available Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local [/topics-local/] time

If face-to-face service is necessary, then taxpayers should call(###) ###-####to
schedule an appointment. Unfortunately, that's the only number available to make
appointments, just keep trying every other day

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment
[https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment]

IF ALL EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE YOUR REFUND FAILS - SEE BELOW

If you’re facing serious financial difficulties and need your refund,
immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service
[/topics-taxpayer-advocate-service/] at(###) ###-#### They may be able to
expedite your refund.

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/
[https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/]

Does this completely answer your question? Please let me know if you have any
follow up questions related to this as I want to make sure that your question
has been answered.

Moira C., CPA · Answer

Have you checked your return [/topics-return/] status online? As your return
moves through the system the status will be updated accordingly. Keep checking
the Where Is My Refund site for updates here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds
[https://www.irs.gov/refunds] The IRS updates the site daily, usually in the
overnight hours.

The tool's tracker displays progress through three phases:

· Return Received,

· Refund Approved and

· Refund Sent.

If this is an amended return [/topics-amended-return/], please check here:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return
[https://www.irs.gov/filing/wheres-my-amended-return]

If you PAPER FILED- note the IRS has over 20M returns to process and are
severely understaffed. It can take up to two years to receive your refund.
Please follow the steps below as well to track your refund.

Most tax [/topics-tax/] refunds are issued within 21 days if e-filed; however,
some may take longer (i.e. paper filing). There are several reasons this can
happen:

· The return includes a claim for the Earned Income [/topics-earned-income/] Tax
Credit [/topics-credit/] or Additional Child [/topics-child/] Tax Credit.

· The time between the IRS issuing the refund and the bank posting it to an
account may vary since many banks do not process payments on weekends or
holidays.

· The return may require additional review.

· The return may include errors or be incomplete.

· The return could be affected by identity theft or fraud

The IRS will contact taxpayers by mail if more information is needed to process
a return.

If you previously had a status on Where's My Refund? Check back later as high
volume can cause an issue of the tracking site giving incorrect status results.
You can also try calling the WMR Hotline at(###) ###-####for updated status as
well.

If it has been 21 days since filing your return, please contact the IRS directly
by calling(###) ###-#### Customer service representatives are available Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local [/topics-local/] time

If face-to-face service is necessary, then taxpayers should call(###) ###-####to
schedule an appointment. Unfortunately, that's the only number available to make
appointments, just keep trying every other day

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment
[https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/before-visiting-an-irs-office-taxpayers-should-call-to-make-an-appointment]

IF ALL EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE YOUR REFUND FAILS - SEE BELOW

If you’re facing serious financial difficulties and need your refund,
immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service
[/topics-taxpayer-advocate-service/] at(###) ###-#### They may be able to
expedite your refund.

https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/
[https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/get-help/refunds/held-or-stopped-refunds/]

Moira C., CPA · Answer

Does this completely answer your question? Please let me know if you have any
follow up questions related to this as I want to make sure that your question
has been answered.

Checking on my refund. 77627. 64. Single

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