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

tlamb79 · ‎June 7, 2019

IreneS · ‎June 7, 2019

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.

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PhilipK · ‎June 7, 2019

No two returns are alike, and many different factors can affect the timing of your refund after the IRS receives your return for processing.

For some taxpayers, the identity-protection safeguards implemented by the IRS in recent years may account for longer wait times.

Other things that can delay your refund include but are not limited to:

Liens, back taxes, or refund offsets;
Errors, inconsistencies, or missing information;
Identity fraud;
Form 8397, Injured Spouse Allocation, which can take 11-14 weeks to process.

Even though the IRS issues 9 out of 10 tax refunds within 21 days, it's possible your return may require additional review and take longer to process.

Also, if you chose direct deposit, your financial institution will need another day or two to post the refund to your account, so keep that in mind.

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IreneS · ‎June 7, 2019

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.

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punkygirl16 · ‎June 7, 2019

Anyone have a # to call?

dannykenya · ‎June 7, 2019

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

daleyza420 · ‎June 7, 2019

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 · ‎June 7, 2019

Just wait until you are contacted by the IRS.

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daleyza420 · ‎June 7, 2019

Do I need to call them

daleyza420 · ‎June 7, 2019

What kind of information are they going to ask me

corneliuswesley8 · ‎June 7, 2019

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 · ‎June 7, 2019

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 · ‎June 7, 2019

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 · ‎June 7, 2019

@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

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tiffanyallen538 · ‎June 7, 2019

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

jumprope304 · ‎June 7, 2019

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 · ‎June 7, 2019

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.

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