How do I contact the IRS about a missing refund?

  1. Question. I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one?
  2. Answer. If you lost your refund check, you should initiate a refund trace: Call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and either use the automated system or speak with an agent. ...
  3. Category. IRS Procedures.
  4. Sub-Category. Refund Inquiries.
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How do I speak to a live person at the IRS about my refund?

How Can You Speak Directly With An Agent at the IRS?
  1. Call the IRS telephone number at 1-800-829-1040. ...
  2. The automated system will ask you to select your preferred language.
  3. Once you've set your language, choose option 2 for “Personal Income Tax” instead.
  4. Press 1 for “form, tax history, or payment.”
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Can I call the IRS and speak to a person?

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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Will the IRS contact me if there is a problem with my refund?

Remember: The IRS will never call you if it has issues with your return – that's usually a scam – but will send you a letter instead. If you do receive a letter from the IRS about your return, take action right away.
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How can I talk to someone at the IRS?

How to speak directly to an IRS agent
  1. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours. ...
  2. Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
  3. Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
  4. Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
  5. Press 3 for all other questions.
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How Can I Talk to a Real Person at the IRS About My Missing Tax Refund?



Is the IRS holding refunds for 2020?

It's taking us longer than normal to process mailed correspondence and more than 21 days to issue refunds for certain mailed and e-filed 2020 tax returns that require review. Thank you for your patience. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.
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Why is my refund taking so long?

Your return could have been flagged as fraudulent because of identity theft or fraud. Some returns are taking longer because of corrections needed that are related to the earned-income tax credit and the pandemic-related stimulus payments (officially termed a “Recovery Rebate Credit”).
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How do I contact the IRS after my refund is 21 days?

If it has been longer than 21 days and your return is still processing, please contact the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 to check on your return.
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How do I get a person on the phone at IRS 2020?

You can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 for general questions or refund status information. However, if you're not able to resolve a tax issue, it may be helpful to contact the Taxpayer's Advocate Service (TAS) at 1-877-777-4778.
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What phone number is 800 829 0922?

If you want to call the IRS, make sure you call the right number: 800-829-0922. The letter says you have 60 days from the date of the letter to appeal or you can sue in federal court. You may want to hire a tax professional and you may qualify for low-income taxpayer clinics. They're free or close to free.
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Why does my tax return say still being processed?

If your tax return status is "Still Being Processed" your tax return could be essentially on hold until the IRS corrects any issues and/or gets the additional information from you to continue processing your return.
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What phone number is 800 829 3676?

Federal Income and Payroll Tax

Visit the IRS website or contact a local office in California. Customer service phone numbers: Tax Forms: 1-800-829-3676. Refund/Tax information: 1-800-829-4477.
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What is the best time to call the IRS?

Call at the best time.

A good rule of thumb: Call as early in the morning as possible. Phones are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (your local time) Monday to Friday, except: Residents of Hawaii and Alaska should follow Pacific time. Puerto Rico hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
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How do I get a person on the phone at IRS Reddit?

– How to talk live to a representative. Dial 800-829-1040 ~ Press 1 (English) ~ Press 2 ~ then 1 ~ then 3 ~ then 2… then enter the PRIMARY (whose listed 1st on your return) Social Security number…it will confirm the correct entry…
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Why is my refund 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.
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Why is my refund still processing After 21 Days 2022?

If it has been over 21 days since your return was being accepted by the IRS (or 6 weeks if you filed a paper return) and the tax refund status has not changed or WMR has no updated message for delays, you can call the IRS and speak with an agent concerning your tax refund.
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Why have I still not received my tax refund?

Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks

If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS' Where's My Refund page. You'll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. You may be prompted to change your address online.
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How long can the IRS hold your refund for review?

The IRS can go back through three years' worth of returns or review up to six years if they find a serious error.
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Why is my 2020 refund taking so long?

COVID-19 Processing Delays

It's taking us longer than normal to process mailed correspondence and more than 21 days to issue refunds for certain mailed and e-filed 2020 tax returns that require review. Thank you for your patience.
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Why have I not gotten my tax refund yet 2020?

This year, however, the mostly likely reason your tax refund is delayed is that you filed a paper return. There was an additional backlog of tax returns created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While IRS workers have been back at work for a while, there is always a chance this is still impacting your return.
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Is the IRS taking phone calls?

Rettig said the IRS expects to return to “normal” levels of phone service during the 2022 fiscal year, which he defined as “right around 70%” of calls answered, as the agency recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We're currently running about 19% to 20% level of service,” Rettig said.
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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.
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How do I file IRS Form 3911?

After being transferred multiple times and being put on hold for multiple times, the IRS employee i spoke to said they no longer accepted form 3911 via fax. They want original documents as the required original signatures. SO the only option is to mail it to the service center to which paper returns are dispatched.
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Why is my refund still being processed after 30 days?

There a various reasons that can cause delays in receiving your refund. Please take a look at the information below. Your federal refund can take longer than 21 days to process for the following reasons: You claimed an Earned Income Tax Credit and/or an Additional Child Tax Credit and filed before February 15, 2018.
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Are refunds taking longer this year?

The IRS said it's taking longer to process tax returns for the 2020 tax year, and up to a month longer to process amended returns. "It's taking us more than 20 weeks (instead of up to 16 weeks) to process amended returns," the agency said on its site. "Do not file a second tax return or call the IRS," the agency said.
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