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posted Jun 4, 2019 10:37:28 PM

How long will it take to get my refund if i owe money back to the irs and if i already started doing a payment plan

I only owe the insurance i didnt have

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:37:30 PM

The remainder of your refund will be processed as usual; an offset shouldn't delay it.  Keep in mind, the IRS will offset the full amount you owe, even if you are on a payment plan.

The IRS estimates that most refunds are issued within 21 days after they are accepted via E-File.

However, refunds with Earned Income Credit (EIC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will typically take longer than 21 days to process. The IRS doesn't expect to release any refunds with EIC or ACTC until the end of February.

To check the status of your Federal Tax refund, go to Where's My Refund? at IRS.gov

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Expert Alumni
Jun 4, 2019 10:37:30 PM

The remainder of your refund will be processed as usual; an offset shouldn't delay it.  Keep in mind, the IRS will offset the full amount you owe, even if you are on a payment plan.

The IRS estimates that most refunds are issued within 21 days after they are accepted via E-File.

However, refunds with Earned Income Credit (EIC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will typically take longer than 21 days to process. The IRS doesn't expect to release any refunds with EIC or ACTC until the end of February.

To check the status of your Federal Tax refund, go to Where's My Refund? at IRS.gov