Can I email the IRS and get a response?

Send the IRS Comments and Feedback by E-mail

Give us your email address if you want a response, but don't include any social security numbers or other personal tax account information.

How do I contact the IRS and get a response?

You may call us toll-free at 800-829-1040, M - F, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Can you chat with the IRS online?

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How long does it take for the IRS to respond to an email?

People should allow at least 30 days for the IRS to respond.

How do I get through to the IRS right now?

Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).

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Can you email the IRS?

Send the IRS Comments and Feedback by E-mail

Give us your email address if you want a response, but don't include any social security numbers or other personal tax account information.

Why is no one answering at the IRS?

If the IRS needs more information, you will receive a letter in the mail with the request. Because of the COVID-19 situation, the IRS has temporarily suspended phone services until further notice. This suspension doesn't affect online services, refunds, or stimulus payments.

How do you talk to a person at the IRS?

When should I contact IRS about my refund?

You should only call if:

It has been 3 weeks or more since you filed electronically (11 weeks if Form 8379, Injured Spouse was included); It has been more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return (14 weeks if Form 8379, Injured Spouse was included); or. Where's My Refund? directs you to contact us.

How long can the IRS hold your refund for review?

After 60 days, you'd need to file an amended return to reverse any errors and get your refund back.

How do I ask the IRS a question online?

Answers to tax questions are available anytime on IRS.gov | Internal Revenue Service.

How far behind is the IRS on refunds 2021?

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, it's possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.

Why have I still not received my tax refund?

It is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue refunds for some tax returns that require review including incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amounts, or that used 2019 income to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC).

Why is it taking so long to get my tax return?

What's Taking So Long? 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.

What is the IRS email?

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The IRS does not use email, text messages or social media to discuss tax debts or refunds with taxpayers.

How do I get a person on the phone at IRS 2020?

Is the IRS still processing 2020 tax returns?

But the IRS is still processing paper returns and has an "unprecedented" backlog of over 21 million returns, as well as returns with suspected errors or identity theft to get through, reports Erin Collins, the national taxpayer advocate.

Why are my taxes still processing 2021?

If you're still waiting on your tax refund, it's possible that your tax return is taking longer for the IRS to process because it requires additional review. There are several reasons why your tax return may be delayed: Errors such as an incomplete filing status. Missing information.

Is the IRS still processing 2021 tax returns?

The IRS continues to work on the few remaining 2021 individual tax returns that have processing issues or require additional information from the taxpayer. As of June 10, the IRS had processed more than 4.5 million of the more than 4.7 million individual paper tax returns received in 2021.

Is the IRS working now?

The IRS is opening mail within normal timeframes and all paper and electronic individual returns received prior to December 2021 have been processed if the return had no errors or did not require further review.

Why have I not received my 2021 refund?

If you haven't received your tax refund after at least 21 days of filing online or six weeks 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 the longest a tax refund can take?

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.

How do I know if my refund is under review?

If the IRS decides that your return merits a second glance, you'll be issued a CP05 Notice. This notice lets you know that your return is being reviewed to verify any or all of the following: Your income. Your tax withholding.

Does it really take 60 days for IRS review?

You will get an initial IRS notice which will state the additional delay (E.g a letter 2645C) and extra time for the IRS to review and respond (normally 60 days). If they need something from you they will send a follow-up letter (e.g. CP05 or or 4464C) that will likely provide more details and actions to take.

Is IRS behind on refunds 2022?

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig in March told House lawmakers he expects the backlog to clear by the end of 2022.