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Level 2
posted May 11, 2021 10:01:31 AM

On a cp12 notice, does my refund come 4-6 weeks from the date on the notice?

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Employee Tax Expert
May 11, 2021 10:48:53 AM

Yes. Per the IRS, if you agree with the changes and do not respond to the notice, you should receive a refund check in 4-6 weeks, as long as you don't owe other tax or debts that the IRS is required to collect.

Level 2
May 11, 2021 11:05:34 AM

Thanks! I have heard mixed messages on the 4-6 weeks from the date on the cp12 notice.  So I will keep waiting since my letter was dated 4/19 and it's not been 4 weeks yet.

Level 2
May 20, 2021 5:57:55 AM

Trojangirl15: I called IRS and told my letter will be dated May 31. That's 11 days from when I called. So apparently we are in same boat but you are before me. Did your WMR ever update with a direct deposit date?  And did you receive refund.  I had filed February 24.

New Member
Jun 10, 2021 1:52:09 PM

Did you ever get your return?

 

Level 2
Jun 10, 2021 8:38:48 PM

Yes. And much faster then the 4 to 6 weeks. Total time from filing was 3 months and a couple if days. I have not seen CP12 letter yet but I live abroad and mail takes a long time. I think it was about 2 weeks since knowing there was an adjustment. Tge 4 to 6 weeks did not seem to apply but it is the standard answer IRS gives. Nothing standard this year.

New Member
Jun 17, 2021 8:53:03 PM

Have you received your refund yet?

Level 2
Jun 17, 2021 10:03:21 PM

Yes. And apparently the 4 to 6 weeks did not apply. Nothing normal this year. I have not received the cp12 notice but I live abroad and mail takes long time. I received refund 3 months and a few days after acceptance, and within 2 weeks of knowing that a cp12 letter was being issued. I have direct deposit.

New Member
Jul 17, 2021 11:47:30 PM

Filed end of February, received cp12 notice of adjustment on April,26th saying that I'd receive my refund in 4-6 weeks..... Still waiting, and I have direct deposit as well.

Level 2
Jul 18, 2021 7:32:23 AM

@tvcranes that is so frustrating. I am sorry you hear. That is an incredibly long time. But I would call if I was you. Maybe you can get more info.

New Member
Jul 27, 2021 11:56:56 AM

I received a cp 12 4 months ago and still haven't received my taxes ? Anyone know why I don't owe anything

 

Level 2
Jul 27, 2021 3:30:52 PM

I got mine in April!  Still haven't received anything! Every time I call they say mid August the soonest.  I have not received any other notices, etc.

Level 1
Aug 9, 2021 6:34:41 AM

I received a notice dated June 7th, 2021. Today is 8/9 and I still haven't received my refund. I have tried to call several times, but always end up getting an automated message that due to high call volumes my call cannot be accepted and I should call back another time. I also have direct deposit, but the letter makes it wound like a check will be mailed. Has anyone received their CP12 refund by direct deposit, or have they all been by check?

Level 2
Aug 9, 2021 7:29:50 AM

@ccawtry , I received by direct deposit. 

Returning Member
Aug 15, 2021 1:41:37 AM

No

Level 1
Aug 30, 2021 6:37:55 PM

Has anyone gotten there refund after receiving cp-12 notice? And was is a check or did I happen to actually be direct deposited? 🤔 I received notice 8/23/21 and I files 3/21/21 and it impossible to actually talk to a person from irs. Please lmk asap. If it takes 4-6 weeks from the notices it sucks but at least it's coming if it's gonna be longer it would be amazing if I could hear for someone else's experience that got there's to know a general time frame or if I shouldn't get my hopes up and think it actually coming anytime soon. Thanks!!

Level 2
Aug 30, 2021 10:21:04 PM

I've been waiting since may 10 filed feb 12th

Level 2
Sep 1, 2021 6:22:57 AM

I received refund before notice came. Nothing normal this year.

New Member
Sep 4, 2021 2:33:05 PM

I received money in my account over a week ago and just got this letter today. The money was a bit different. Anybody get their money before the letter and is the letter value EXACTLY the same as what’s deposited?

Level 2
Sep 4, 2021 2:51:58 PM

Id be happy to just get mine.  Still waiting filled February 12th

New Member
Sep 25, 2021 6:08:01 PM

I received a cp12 on August 16th saying 4-6 weeks..taxes were originally accepted on 4/1…I can’t get a hold of actual person and I honestly am starting to believe I’m never going to get my money!! 

New Member
Mar 19, 2022 9:56:52 AM

I received a CP12 notice 3/7/22, but owe taxes for 2015, can I pay the balance from my refund and long will it take to get my refunded balance

Expert Alumni
Mar 19, 2022 12:42:27 PM

A CP12 Notice is sent when the IRS corrects one or more mistakes on your tax return which either result in a different refund amount, or the amount owed.  From your post, it appears that you are scheduled to receive a refund however if you owe back taxes, and the refund is less than what you owe you will not receive any refund, the IRS will take all your refunds to pay your tax bill until it's paid off. 

 

New Member
Mar 20, 2022 10:16:58 AM

The refund is more then the taxes owed so how long will it take to receive my refund notice was sent 3/7/22

Expert Alumni
Mar 20, 2022 10:38:45 AM

Per the IRS, if you agree with the changes and do not respond to the notice, you should receive a refund check in 4-6 weeks, as long as you don't owe other tax or debts that the IRS is required to collect.