Where's My Refund? | Pacific Northwest Tax Service (2024)

FAQs

How can I get answers to tax questions? ›

For the fastest information, the IRS recommends finding answers to your tax questions online. You can also call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or TTY: 1-800-829-4059. This option works best for less complex questions. Keep in mind that wait times to speak with a representative may be long.

Use Where's My Refund, call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and use the automated system, or speak with a representative by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation). If you filed a married filing jointly return, you can't initiate a trace using the automated systems.

The IRS generally issues tax refunds through direct deposit within 21 days of processing your tax return. While the exact day of the week that your refund will be deposited can vary, the IRS typically issues refunds on weekdays, Monday through Friday.

Where Do You Report Suspected Tax Fraud Activity? If you suspect tax fraud or know of an abusive return preparer, report this activity using IRS Form 3949-A, Information Referral. You can download Form 3949-A from the IRS Web site at IRS.gov or call 1-800-829-3676 to order by mail.

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).

Copies of forms, publications and other helpful information are also available around-the-clock at the IRS Web site at www.irs.gov. You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676.

You must wait at least 24 hours after you get the acknowledgment e-mail that your tax return was received by the IRS. Your e-filed return was accepted (received) by the IRS less than 24 hours ago. Wait at least 24 hours after acceptance before using WMR. Your return is still pending.

It takes at least 24 hours after your e-filed return has been accepted by the IRS for your refund information to show up on the IRS system. If you filed Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, with your tax return, it can take 11 weeks before your tax return status is available on the IRS system.

An incomplete return, an inaccurate return, an amended return, tax fraud, claiming tax credits, owing certain debts for which the government can take part or all of your refund, and sending your refund to the wrong bank due to an incorrect routing number are all reasons that a tax refund can be delayed.

What time of day does direct deposit hit? Usually, you'll have access to your direct deposit at the opening of business on your payday — by 9 a.m. In many cases, direct deposits hit accounts even earlier, often between midnight and 6 a.m. on payday morning.

What time will my taxes be deposited? ›

If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

If the IRS is reviewing your return, it may have questions about your wages and withholding, or credits or expenses shown on your tax return. The review process could take anywhere from 45 to 180 days, depending on the number and types of issues the IRS is reviewing.

The tax preparer who made a mistake should be willing to help you correct it, and may well pay the penalties you owe for it. In any case, you own the error, and you're responsible for sending the IRS the forms and the money to resolve the matter.

Generally, if you fully paid the tax and the IRS denies your tax refund claim, or if the IRS takes no action on the claim within six months, then you may file a refund suit. You can file a suit in a United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims.

When you suspect the tax preparer of misconduct that results in an IRS audit and penalties, you can report them to the IRS for misconduct or sue for damages.

Payment plans

Visit www.irs.gov/paymentplan for more information on installment agreements and online payment agreements. You can also call us at 1- 800-829-0922 to discuss your options.

The IRS doesn't have a live customer service chat or text chat option where you can talk to a live agent.

Tax practitioners with account or tax law questions may call 800-829-8374.

Reasons Your Tax Refund Can Be Delayed

Missing information. A need for additional review. Possible identity theft or tax fraud. A claim for an earned income tax credit or an additional child tax credit.

Should I be worried if I haven't gotten my tax refund yet? ›

Don't let things go too long.

If you haven't received your tax refund after at least 21 days of filing online or six months of mailing your paper return, go to a local IRS office or call the federal agency (check out our list of IRS phone numbers that could get you help faster).

What's Taking So Long to Receive Refunds? If you don't receive your refund in 21 days, your tax return might need further review. This may happen if your return was incomplete or incorrect. The IRS may send you instructions through the mail if it needs additional information in order to process your return.

We continue to process tax returns that need to be manually reviewed due to errors in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud.

If you are seeing this refund status “still being processed” it means the IRS can no longer guarantee your refund within the 21-day time frame. In some cases, the IRS will correct the issue without further information being needed and you will update from this message to the “being processed refund status.

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When are those funds required to be available? Banks are required to make direct-deposit funds available for withdrawal not later than the business day after the banking day on which the bank received the electronic payment.

It varies based on your banking institution. Many banks deposit funds at midnight but check with your bank to confirm their policy. ACH deposits generally take a few days to transfer from your employer's account to yours, which is why most employers initiate direct deposit a few days prior to payday.

Each bank has different rules, but you can expect most direct deposits to hit your bank account at midnight. This is because some financial institutions update their accounts a few hours after midnight.

In general, the IRS says that returns with refunds are processed and payments issued within 21 days, and often in as little as 10 days. For paper filers, this can take much longer, however. The IRS and tax professionals strongly encourage electronic filing.

As long as the tax return is complete and accurate, the Internal Revenue Service says most people will get their refund in under 21 days, as long as they file electronically. For those taxpayers who file a paper return, however, the refund could take four weeks or more to process.

Are tax refunds delayed 2023? ›

Many taxpayers experienced slower than anticipated IRS tax refund processing speed or time for their 2020 and 2021 Refunds which may continue into 2023 for your 2022 Return.

The most common reason for the IRS to review a tax return is something called the Discriminant Function System (or DIF) score. The IRS uses a computerized scoring model that evaluates your return and gives it a score based on the likelihood that it will need to be changed.

CP05 Notices

The CP05 notice is sent to those filers whose returns are officially under review. When you receive a CP05 notice, it means that the IRS would like to verify the data you entered on your income tax return. There issues for which your small business should provide further information.

What should I do? Request an expedited refund by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 800-829-4059). Request a manual refund expedited to you.

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IRS.gov is always available and has tools to help people file and pay taxes, find information about their account, and get answers to tax questions. Here are a few things that people can do with a visit to IRS.gov.

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2022 Tax Brackets (Taxes due April 2023)

For the 2022 tax year, there are seven federal income tax brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%.

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You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at IRS.gov/account. View the amount you owe, along with details of your balance, your payment history, tax records, and key tax return information from your most recent tax return as originally filed.

You are eligible if you: Filed your 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021 [i] Meet the California adjusted gross income (CA AGI) limits described in the What you may receive section. Were not eligible to be claimed as a dependent in the 2020 tax year.

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When will my refund arrive? If you e-filed your return and chose direct deposit to receive your refund, you'll usually receive your refund in 8-15 days. However, you should allow an extra 1-5 business days for your bank to process the funds.