How do I change from applying overpayment to next year to immediate refund?

[woodfpe]

AFTER having filed my return. Also, where s the "Federal Taxes" tab?

[TomK]

Your clarification does change my answer.  Please see my edited update below.  I hope it is helpful.

[shayla-house86]

How does this apply to state tax?

[TomK · Accepted solution]

IF you filed and return is pending, please wait... if it is rejected, use steps below to change:

To change Overpayment option:

• Log back in to your return (if not already there).
• Click on Orange box 'Take me to my return' (if shown).
  
• Click Federal Taxes tab.
• Click Other Tax situations tab.
• Select Apply Refund to next year and make your change.
• Delete the amount of refund that is in the box to apply to next year's taxes.
  

IF the return is accepted:

You have plenty of time to reverse the situation.

First, wait about a week after you've received confirmation that your e-filed return was accepted (or 2-3 weeks after mailing, if you paper-filed).

Then, visit or call your local IRS office (fastest) or call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to explain that you want your applied refund transferred back to the current tax year.

You'll get your check refund in approximately 3-4 weeks. Electronic deposit is not available in these cases.

[Edited 4/05/17]

[duste101]

We’re you able to change it, and how long did it take you get your return?

[beach1]

I wanted to thank you for sound advise regarding changing a refund from apply to next year to please refund now..

[mecchatelain]

Hello, my return was electronically filed and accepted May 10.  I inadvertently had my refund applied to next year's estimated taxes.  I am doing research re having a refund issued now instead.  I called the IRS and was told that the agent had never heard of having a credit changed to a refund check and was not able to assist me.  My question is, should I do an amended tax return with Form 1040-X to change election to refund?  Thank you for your assistance.

[mecchatelain]

Just going over instructions for Form 1040-X, the language for line 23 reads, "You can't change your election to apply part or all of the overpayment on Line 21 to next year's estimated tax." 

[Critter-3]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-payments/help/what-if-i-chose-to-apply-my-federal-refund-to-ne...

[Vanhawk]

My initial research has not been successful in finding a way to reduce the amount that I applied to 2023 taxes from my 2022 refund.  I have been told 1040X will not allow this change.  Anyone have a solution?

[Critter-3 · Accepted solution]

Only the IRS can make that change for you once you successfully filed the return ... 

IF you filed and return is pending, please wait... if it is rejected, use steps below to change:

To change Overpayment option:

• Log back in to your return (if not already there).
• Click on Orange box 'Take me to my return' (if shown).
• Click Federal Taxes tab.
• Click Other Tax situations tab.
• Select Apply Refund to next year and make your change.
• Delete the amount of refund that is in the box to apply to next year's taxes.

IF the return is accepted:

You have plenty of time to reverse the situation.

First, wait about a week after you've received confirmation that your e-filed return was accepted (or 2-3 weeks after mailing, if you paper-filed).

Then, visit or call your local IRS office (fastest) or call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to explain that you want your applied refund transferred back to the current tax year.

You'll get your check refund in approximately 3-4 weeks. Electronic deposit is not available in these cases.

[jpr54]

"....or call the IRS at [phone number removed] to explain that you want your applied refund transferred back to the current tax year....." Gets you a BOT that only will tell you your refund status. THERE IS NO OPTION TO SPEAK WITH A PERSON !!!!!

[DoninGA]

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@jpr54 wrote:

"....or call the IRS at [phone number removed] to explain that you want your applied refund transferred back to the current tax year....." Gets you a BOT that only will tell you your refund status. THERE IS NO OPTION TO SPEAK WITH A PERSON !!!!!

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Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 3 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[Mtnmn]

Thank you for the advice, however, I was still unable to speak with anyone. It put me on hold( no call back option) and told me a rep would be with me in 30-60 mins. After 47 minutes on hold, the BOT said we cant help you at this time and hung up. This was at 3:15pm PDT today -  Monday.

Lastly, is there any way to change my refund from direct deposit to my bank, to credit to my 2024 return online? Also, I filed on 10-15-2024. How long do I have to contact them before they deposit it to my bank account?