The estimated time frame for receiving a refund after sending in audit documents is approximately 4-8 Weeks. If you send in exactly what is requested, you should be on the quicker end of processing.
Hey did you get audited? Have you got refund. It's been three weeks since I sent in my info so trying to see how long until i get refund.
I was audited, sent the information back, case was closed 4/5/18. Waiting for the explanation letter. Took about two months.
Paslngo, how did you know your audit was closed today?
I'm being audited... irs received my documents March 30th and yesterday I got a letter saying the will review my documents by September 16th,2018... what documents did you send when did you get the audit letter? I need my money... this is so frustrating.
Same here. They received all my documents by the end of March and I received a letter that it would be mid-September. I am hoping it is sooner. My accountant assures me everything is in order, it's just a waiting game now. One I can't afford.
Please let me know how did you find out I never received anything I talked to the advocate and she is working on my case and she told me my refund under audit review I need my refund so bad it’s been from Jan 28 when I filed and nothing till today
I first noticed there was a problem when I went to Where's My Refund. I had to wait for a letter in the mail. I sent everything in they asked for. A few weeks later I received a letter in the mail that they received everything and would have it reviewed by September 2018. You should have at least received an initial letter in the mail to send things in. There is a phone number at Where's My Refund to call for information. I'd do that if I were you. I'm pretty upset that it's taking so long also. I really need my refund. I did hear they will pay interest though. And I've also heard next year will be even worse.
lmattocks:
Only the IRS can tell you why they have not yet released your Federal refund. If you have an IRS phone number from an IRS audit letter you have received, you can phone them for info at that number on your letter. Otherwise, I'll tell you how to reach a live IRS agent below. If you can't get good answers from the IRS, I'll also be telling you below how to contact the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.
Here's how to reach a live agent at the IRS:
800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
I usually use a speakerphone so I can work on something else while waiting.
If you don't get good info/results from the IRS, you can contact the IRS Taxpayer Advocate for your area. They are especially prone to help if you have a hardship, or if there have been continued delays with lack of info from the IRS. At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate
Also see this article for more info on how the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html
Turbo Tax will not have a status on your refund.
Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/use-the-wheres-my-refund-tool
Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
You can track the status of your return using the Where's My Refund? tool at the IRS website which updates daily. For state returns please click the link below and select your state.
How do I contact my state Department of Revenue? - Community
How long do it take to receive my tax return after I sent the information for being audited
The timing varies depending on when the IRS is able to process your return at the moment. They posted on their website they are continuing to process returns to the best of their ability. Please stay up to date on the issue by checking your refund status. Where's My Refund?
I sent all my stuff in as soon as I found out I was audited when I was suppose to get my check . Haven't got a letter or nothing its almost May?
@tigersteck wrote:I sent all my stuff in as soon as I found out I was audited when I was suppose to get my check . Haven't got a letter or nothing its almost May?
Even in normal times it can take several weeks. With the IRS having only limited operations due to the Coronavirus, it may be sitting on someone's desk. And any correspondence from the IRS is markedly limited or non-existent.
Normally you'd be able to phone the IRS to ask about it, but their live assistance call centers are closed.
If you wish, you can try phoning the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service to see if they can see the status of it in the system. They are especially inclined to help if you have a hardship. They are based in each state, so your local office may still be taking calls. At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate
Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html
Hi. My taxes was audited. I submitted all requested documentation on 3/6/20, stated due to high volume it could take 30 days for it to be reviewed. On 4/27/20 it stated my case was reviewed, than the next day on 4/28/20 it stated my audit case was closed. What does this mean? Am I going to get my refund . ? It was just one day that it was reviewed and than next day the audit closed. Is that a good thing? All my documentation was accurate. How long should I be notified before they release my State Refund? 😐 My Federal was direct deposit in my bank on 2/27/20. Only my State refund was audited! Will the state be direct as well? . They gave me no information but advised for me to wait to receive a letter if I agree with decision. This is my first time being audited in 20 years
I have the same issue and I've been online searching to see what this means.
I sent in my papers on March 3rd 2020 haven't received any information about my taxes
It depends.
IRS operations are limited during the Covid-19 pandemic. Attached is a link with more information as to what departments are available to contact at the moment.
I faxed the necessary documents to the irs on March 5th, 2020 and still haven't received my refund or heard anything from its about my taxes
@Kimb940 wrote:I faxed the necessary documents to the irs on March 5th, 2020 and still haven't received my refund or heard anything from its about my taxes
The IRS was not doing any manual processing for about 3 months due to Coronavirus pandemic.
Many people are in this situation. There have even been news articles about it. I'll tell you a way to reach an IRS agent (if you're lucky), and also how to reach the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.
If the IRS "Where's My Refund" tool at https://www.irs.gov/Refunds says it is still being processed, you can phone the IRS to see if you can learn anything about the delay.
Here's how to reach the IRS, but it may not be easy. Part of it is luck. Due to the Coronavirus, some of the IRS call centers are closed, some are operating with reduced personnel, some are gradually opening back up. Some users have been reporting that they have finally reached someone. Here is the normal method to reach a live IRS agent when they are operating smoothly, and I'll also tell you below how to reach the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.
If you received an IRS letter previously, it may have a special phone number for you to use. Otherwise, here's how to phone general IRS call centers:
IRS: 800-829-1040 (7AM-7 PM local time) Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do not choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
If you continue to have no luck reaching the IRS, you can try contacting the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service for your area. They are still taking phone calls in most states. They are especially prone to help if you have an economic hardship, or if there have been continued delays with lack of info from the IRS. At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate. If the Taxpayer Advocate can't/won't help you, ask them to transfer you to an an IRS agent. A couple of users reported that at least for them, that was a backdoor route to the IRS.
http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate
Also see this article for more info on how the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service works::
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html