$9,000 is a huge refund, so are you sure it is correct?
The IRS is seriously backlogged due to all the extra stimulus filings, as well as a few million unprocessed 2019 returns left over from the COVID shutdown. Contacting the IRS will not help, and the IRS has implored taxpayers not to call them. Lots of other folks are still waiting, so please continue to be patient. Also see:
Why is my tax refund taking so long? The IRS may not tell you, but this report offers clues (msn.com...
Watchdog warns of tax-refund delays for U.S. taxpayers amid IRS backlog struggles (crainsnewyork.com...
What led to IRS backlog: ‘Thin workforce,’ new pandemic relief programs | Federal News Network
The IRS is sending out Stimulus #3 payments in batches, and will take a few weeks to complete them all. This one comes to you separately (and automatically), not as part of your 2020 tax refund. You can check the status here:
Get My Payment | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
