ErnieS0
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After you file

You can ask the IRS to look into the status of your return since it's been more than 21 days since your taxes were accepted.

 

Call 1-800-829-1040. Be aware. The phone lines are backed up. The IRS opens at 7AM local time in every time zone. The earlier you call, the better your chance of speaking with someone.

 

Also check Where’s My Refund? The site is updated every day.

 

A typical tax refund with no issues goes out in 21 days or less. Typically, nine out of 10 refunds filed electronically go out in this time frame.

 

If there is an issue with a tax return that requires additional review, that can add time for some taxpayers, but it varies depending on the issue. Many factors can affect the timing of a refund. Common errors the IRS is seeing this filing season include people not reporting their Economic Impact Payments accurately on the Recovery Rebate Credit line or reporting an incorrect Advanced Child Tax Credit.

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