Have not received my 2019 or 2020 federal tax refund.

[nellapolo]

Hi! I was wondering what I should do if I never received my 2019 or 2020 federal tax refund? I did receive my state tax refund but not the federal refund. I can see how much I should have received but can see no record or information on what happened with it. I have tried everything on the IRS website, their “Where is my refund” tool, calling and have gotten no response or found a way to inquire about my refunds. I have also been told recently that they might acquire interest since they should have been issued, is this correct and should I take any specific action to address this? 

Thank you! 

[Vanessa A]

Are you sure your returns were submitted and accepted? 

Did you get the "Your returns have been accepted" text or email? If not, then I would double check to see if they were filed and accepted.  If so, did you check with the Treasury Offset Program ?

If your refund is in limbo only the IRS can answer why.  You can reach them at 800-829-1040.

Yes, you are correct, if you are due a refund and it has been a while, the IRS does include interest on that refund.