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After you file
It's possible that your refund is taking longer because the IRS is matching their stimulus payment records with your return. In any event, since it's been more than 21 days since your return was accepted you can call the IRS about the status of your refund.
To contact the IRS, please review the steps and information below:
IRS Support Number: (800) 829-1040
To reach a live agent at the IRS support number, follow these steps:
1. Select your preferred language.
2. Press 2 for “Personal Income Tax”
3. Press 1 for “Form, Tax History, or Payment”
4. Press 3 for “All Other Questions”
5. Press 2 for “All Other Questions”
6. Do not enter your SSN or EIN. It will ask you twice; do not enter anything.
7. Press 2 for “Personal or Individual Tax Questions”
They are available Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).
Here are some additional resources you can try:
- Contact a local IRS office. Click this link for contact information: Contact Your Local IRS Office
- The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), which is an independent organization within the IRS. Click this link Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)