The time it takes to receive a refund check by mail is dependent upon your individual situation and IRS processing time. It is best to reach out to the IRS for updates on when the check will actually be mailed out.
IRS Phone NumbersCustomer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted. Residents of Alaska and Hawaii should follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico phone lines are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
Call Wait Times
Filing Season
(January - April)
- Telephone service wait times can average 15 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times.
- Telephone service wait times are higher on Monday and Tuesday, during Presidents Day weekend and around the April tax filing deadline.
Post-Filing Season(May - December)
- Telephone service wait times can average 27 minutes. Some telephone service lines may have longer wait times.
- Telephone service wait times are generally higher on Monday and Tuesday.
Individuals
800-829-1040
Businesses
800-829-4933
TTY/TDD for people with hearing impairments
800-829-4059
https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance
Please see helpful links below.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/at-01-48.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/irs-audits
