HelenC12
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After you file

Since your income tax return was approved by the IRS and it's been over 21 days, contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.

 

Perhaps you had a refund offset.  Per IRS, some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:

  • Includes errors
  • Is incomplete
  • Is affected by identity theft or fraud
  • Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. See Q&A below.
  • Includes a Form 8379, which could take up to 14 weeks to process
  • Needs further review in general

The IRS will contact you by mail when we need more information to process your return.

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