How long does it take to get a refund if you file an injured spouse form

[IreneS · Accepted solution]

According to the IRS instructions for Form 8379 - Injured Spouse Allocation:

Generally, if you file Form 8379 with a joint return on paper, the time needed to process it is about 14 weeks (11 weeks if filed electronically). If you file Form 8379 by itself after a joint return has been processed, the time needed is about 8 weeks.

[punkygirl16]

Anyone have a # to call?

[dannykenya]

11 weeks from acceptance or 11 week from when it is assigned?

[daleyza420]

I send injured spouse form was received on March 5 2018 what's the next step what else do I need to do please help

[IreneS]

Just wait until you are contacted by the IRS.

[daleyza420]

Do I need to call them

[daleyza420]

What kind of information are they going to ask me

[corneliuswesley8]

Irs received mine on March 6,they closed it(finished) on May 4,they told me it takes 2 to 4 weeks AFTER they finish processing to receive a check in the mail. Still waiting, today is may 14.

[cgault330]

Feel lucky. Mine was received March 9th and it's "still processing".  Giving me every bs excuse in the book.  Where My Refund doesn't say anything and you have to wait 20 minutes just to speak with someone to give you no information.

[tiffanyallen538]

Can you tell me about my federal taxes. Have fit a letter or call about my 2017. I mail it back in june with a injury spouse application . how long it take for a response.

[xmasbaby0]

@tiffanyallen538 You are posting a new question on a 2 year old thread--not the best way to get help.  But you say you filed an injured spouse form sometime in June.  It takes at least 14 weeks (or longer) for the IRS to process an injured spouse form.  If you want to call the IRS 800-829-1040

[tiffanyallen538]

I did check my refund it said no update yet may take long

[jumprope304]

Filed injured spouse feb21 electronically with return and still may 14 says processing?I called they said they are sorry and they just haven't got to it please help

[xmasbaby0]

Ot can take at least 14 weeks for an injured spouse return to be processed, and several users who have called the IRS this tax season have reported that they were told it is taking even longer this year.  Sorry.