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posted Jun 6, 2019 1:53:05 AM

My refund was declined by the bank but was never sent back to the IRS to issue a check instead. Who do you contact in this situation?

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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:06 AM


To call the IRS:IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.


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Jun 6, 2019 1:53:07 AM

I would also contact bank to find out why it was declined.  otherwise, you could face the same issue next year.