Once you e-file
your return, it is in the hands of the IRS. TurboTax has no control over
the IRS processing time.
If
it's been longer than 21 days since the IRS received your return,
here are some things to check:
If it's been longer than 21 days since the IRS received
your return, here are some things to check:
Per IRS:
"We work hard to issue
refunds as quickly as possible, but some tax returns take longer to process
than others for many reasons, including when a return:
- includes errors,
- is incomplete,
- needs further
review,
- is impacted by
identity theft or fraud,
- includes Form 8379,
Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process.
- If we need more
information to process your tax return, we will contact you by mail."
You can contact the IRS, a local assistance
center or a taxpayer advocate after 21 days for more information and
assistance. If you suspect your refund is being held, people have made
progress using a taxpayer advocate.
You can contact the IRS directly at the phone number below:
Telephone Assistance for Individuals:
Toll-Free, 800-829-1040
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. your
local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time). The phone lines are going
to be extremely busy this year – and there will frequently be extensive wait
times.
Please see the link below to find your local Taxpayer
Assistance Center.
https://apps.irs.gov/app/officeLocator/index.jsp
The link below will offer your more guidance on Taxpayer
Advocates.
https://www.irs.gov/Advocate
IRS Refunds FAQ: https://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Tax-Season-Refund-Frequently-Asked-Questions
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