Hi, I lost my tax return cheque. I am now living in Ireland. Is it possible to cancel that cheque and can I be issued a new one? Clodagh

[mesquitebean]

Are you able to phone the USA?  It will not be a free call so be mindful of phone charges.

You can phone the IRS International Taxpayer Service Call Center, which I believe is in Philadelphia, and let them advise you on what all you need to do.  You can see the contact info here at this link.  Hours are 6AM-11 PM Eastern USA time.

https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-internationally

[SweetieJean]

If you filed a married filing jointly return, you can’t initiate a trace using the phone. Download and complete the Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund, or the IRS can issue you a Form 3911 to get the replacement process started.
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3911.pdf">https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f3911.pdf</a>

[clodagh94]

Im not married, would I still need to complete a form 3911 to get a replacement?  Or would they need anything else to cancel it and get a another one?

[mesquitebean]

Are you unable to phone the IRS to ask them at the special office I mentioned above?  They may be able to help you on the phone.

[clodagh94]

I wouldn't be able to phone them until tomorrow, because I've no credit on my phone at the moment, which is why I emailed.

[mesquitebean]

A paper Form 3911 takes about 6 weeks to process.  You may be able to solve this much more quickly with a phone call.      You mentioned email.  Who did you email?   The IRS Help Desk email feature is not secure for personal info, and it warns not to include any.  The IRS does not normally use email for any specific tax return info or account info.

[SweetieJean]

I think OP means he posted on his Board.