Other financial discussions

To find out why the refund is delayed, try any of the following choices:

1. Contacting the IRS, call 1-800-829-1040 and they are open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

2. Check these other contact resources, see IRS Let Us Help You.

3. Look up your account at: IRS View Your Tax Account.

4. If there may be any refund offset involved, you will need to contact them here: Treasury Offset Program & Debt Management Services.

Regarding someone else claiming you that had no right to claim you as a dependent, the IRS has rules to decide who can be claimed. If you provide more than 50% of your own financial support, then you are not a dependent. To check for yourself, run through this online IRS tool: Whom May I Claim as a Dependent? | Internal Revenue Service.