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posted May 21, 2020 5:34:06 AM

Waiting on Tax Refund

After E-filing in February, I still have no refund. Called IRS at 7 am and talked to an agent. My refund was held up because Social Security didn't give them my change of name after I was divorced. I changed my name with Social Security in 2014. I have not filed taxes in years because I am on SSDI. The IRS agent said it would be at least 8 weeks if not more after Social Security gets the info straight before I will get a refund. Not positive confirmation yet, but I am sure this is why I haven't received a stimulus check. 

Called Social Security and they have my name correct. They told me that was a cop out that the IRS told me my name was the reason for the hold up. There was nothing Social Security could do to help me.

 

I am going to call the local IRS office to see if someone can get this straightened out. 

 

Seems like the IRS is just making excuses. 

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Expert Alumni
May 21, 2020 1:40:12 PM

It sounds like you have the right plan so far, but if you don't make any headway with the IRS local office, please consider the Taxpayer Advocate Service here