@msgrinnell wrote:
When I check "Where's My Refund" for Federal it's been sitting in 'We are reviewing your refund' state since February.
We can't help.
I would start by getting a transcript and seeing if there are any notes on the account. Then, I would call the IRS and see if customer support can actually help (it's about 50/50 that they will). Then if that doesn't help I would contact the Taxpayer Advocate.
However, you may have trouble with all 3 of those unless you have proof that you are entitled to speak on your relative's behalf. You may need to get your relative to fill out and sign the IRS power of attorney form 2848 before the IRS will talk to you about their return.
https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2848
If your relative is not mentally competent to complete a power of attorney, you may need a court to appoint you as their financial representative before the IRS will talk to you.
