@dylanglockler wrote:
Add my name to the long list having the same issue. TurboTax shows my 2019 return filed and received by the IRS on Apr 4, 2019.
I thought it odd that we didn't receive our second stimulus and receiving the first stimulus check, which was almost the same amount as our 2019 refund, had us thinking we had received our refund but in checking our records, we never did. Now looking at the transcripts I see 2019 shows, as of March 10, 2020: "we have no record of a processed tax return". I should be able to charge them interest as they would me, if we owed them all this time.
It was submitted and accepted almost a year ago - is it just not processed? Do I submit it by paper again? And then the 2020 right after? Or do I wait (probably forever) for 2019 to show as received first? So frustrating.
The IRS does pay interest on federal tax refunds. See this IRS website - https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/interest-for-individuals
The IRS has stated you should not file another 2019 tax return.
For the status of the 2019 federal tax refund you will need to contact the IRS and speak with an agent.
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.
Or you can contact your local IRS office. See this IRS website for local IRS offices - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1 or call 1-844-545-5640 to set up an appointment
Or you may want to contact a Taxpayer Advocate in your area. See this IRS website for Taxpayer Advocate in your area and a toll free number - http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Local-Taxpayer-Advocate
