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Level 1
posted Mar 22, 2021 5:56:29 PM

I GOT MY STIMULUS BUT WHERE IT MY REFUND???

I efiled on 2/15/2021 it been over 30 days I been trying to contact IRS im told to call back due to high call volume, and it stuck on still being processed am I the only person in this situation ??

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Employee Tax Expert
Mar 22, 2021 6:13:28 PM

No, you are not the only taxpayer in this situation. Although the IRS issues most refunds from e-filed returns in about 21 days, some returns take more time to review.

 

To find out where your refund is, first check your e-file status. If it's been accepted, you can begin to track your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site. You'll need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and the exact amount of your refund to check your status.

 

For some taxpayers, PATH Act requirements and other identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS may account for longer wait times.

 

Other things that can delay your refund include, but are not limited to:

  • Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets
  • Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information
  • Identity fraud
  • Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process

Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution may need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.

 

New Member
Mar 25, 2021 6:04:00 AM

I received the 3rd stimulus, but still have not received my tax return. I filed Feb 5th and accepted Feb 12th. I had no info on the IRS opening on the 12th. I only filed because I knew to do it early as previous years. Anyways, It is nearly 7 weeks later and still no tax return. When I filed, turbo tax asked what I got the 1st two stimulus and I answered honestly, $600 each. Then they say I was qualified for more so they added an extra $600 on top of my return. I think this is what could be causing a delay because they still gave me the $1,400.

 

Does anyone have any insight?

Expert Alumni
Mar 25, 2021 6:48:29 AM

It's possible that your refund is taking longer because the IRS is matching their stimulus payment records with your return.  In any event, since it's been more than 21 days since your return was accepted you can call the IRS about the status of your refund.  

 

To contact the IRS, please review the steps and information below:

IRS Support Number: (800) 829-1040


To reach a live agent at the IRS support number, follow these steps:

1.      Select your preferred language.

2.      Press 2 for “Personal Income Tax”

3.      Press 1 for “Form, Tax History, or Payment”

4.      Press 3 for “All Other Questions”

5.      Press 2 for “All Other Questions”

6.      Do not enter your SSN or EIN. It will ask you twice; do not enter anything.

7.      Press 2 for “Personal or Individual Tax Questions”

 

They are available Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).


 

Here are some additional resources you can try:

  1. Contact a local IRS office.  Click this link for contact information:  Contact Your Local IRS Office
     
  2. The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), which is an independent organization within the IRS. Click this link  Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)

 

@tiptonpc

Returning Member
Apr 1, 2021 11:45:35 AM

 I did my taxes in Feb. I got my 2nd stimulus check thru direct deposit but I haven't received a  3rd stimulus check

Level 15
Apr 1, 2021 11:47:44 AM


@Jessyka wrote:

 I did my taxes in Feb. I got my 2nd stimulus check thru direct deposit but I haven't received a  3rd stimulus check


Go to the IRS get my payment website - https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

Returning Member
Apr 1, 2021 11:48:09 AM

Ummm. I e/filed got my second stimulus check direct deposit. Still haven't received my 3rd one. Also my taxes have been accepted but the GET MY PAYMENT tool says my info is incorrect