Hello all,
I filed simple 2021 taxes on time by paper and still no refund.
Have tried all IRS avenues to get a response and all I get is "we have no info - click".
Anyone else experiencing this - if so, suggestions?
All the best in coming elections!
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The IRS is behind in processing 2021 tax returns for various reasons. Mailed tax returns are taking 6 months and longer to begin processing by the IRS.
Go to this IRS website for information on the status of filed tax returns - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue
As of August 26, 2022, we had 8.2 million unprocessed individual returns received in calendar year 2022. These include tax year 2021 returns and late filed tax year 2020 and prior returns. Of these, 1.7 million returns require error correction or other special handling, and 6.5 million are paper returns waiting to be reviewed and processed. This work does not typically require us to correspond with taxpayers but does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund and in some cases this work could take more than 120 days. If a correction is made to any Recovery Rebate Credit, Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit claimed on the return, the IRS will send taxpayers an explanation. Taxpayers are encouraged to continue to check Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions.
How long you may have to wait: The IRS understands the importance of timely processing of tax returns and refund issuance. We have processed all error free returns received prior to January 2022 and continue to work the returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors. We are continuing to reroute tax returns and taxpayer correspondence from locations that are behind to locations where more staff is available, and we are taking other actions to minimize any delays. Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit and the Child Tax Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take more than 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.
What you should do: In most instances, no further action is needed but you may check Where’s My Refund? or you can view your account. If you filed electronically and received an acknowledgement, you do not need to take any further action other than promptly responding to any requests for information. If you filed on paper, check Where’s My Refund? If it tells you we have received your return or are processing or reviewing it, we are processing your return, but it may be under review. If you filed before January 2022 and Where’s My Refund? does not have any information, your return has been opened but work on it has not begun. We’re working hard to get through the carryover inventory. Please don’t file a second tax return or contact the IRS about the status of your return.
Keep copying and pasting champ - that next meaningless response badge is within reach ; ]
@pj41 I don't give a s**t about badges. The information posted is all we can get from the IRS concerning the delay in processing tax returns.
If you did not use a tracking service when you mailed the return then you will not know if the IRS even received the return.
There is only one number you can call to speak with an IRS agent and as the link below states only about 10% of the calls are answered by the IRS - Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
See this website - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/24/irs-taxpayer-calls/
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