What can I do if the IRS has no record of my tax return?

If the IRS has no record of your tax return, you may receive IRS letter 4903. Generally, if you receive this letter, you'll have 10 days to respond to the IRS. Learn more about IRS Letter 4903 and how the Tax Pros at H&R Block can help you.
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Why does my tax transcript say no record of return filed?

If you see a message of “No Record of return filed” for the current tax year, it means information has not populated to the transcript yet. Check back in late May. Current tax year information may not be complete until July.
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Why is there no record of my 2020 tax return?

Your return is most likely sitting at the IRS along with millions of other returns that have not yet been processed. There is a sizeable backlog of tax returns. Before the 2021 tax season started there were more than 11M returns that had not been processed.
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Why is there no record of my return at where's my refund?

We cannot provide any information about your refund. 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.
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How do you know if the IRS received your tax return?

Tracking the status of a tax refund is easy with the Where's My Refund? tool. It's available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App. Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.
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How long does it take for the IRS to acknowledge your tax return?

Information for the most current tax year filed is generally available within 24 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of a taxpayer's e-filed return. If they filed a paper return, taxpayers should allow four weeks before checking the status.
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How long does it take IRS to accept return?

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. Where's My Refund? has the most up to date information available about your refund.
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Why is my refund status not available?

Reasons why you haven't received your refund can range from simple math errors on your return to identity theft and tax fraud. Or it might simply mean an unusually high processing volume at the IRS.
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How do you know if your 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.
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How can I speak to a person 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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Why are federal tax returns taking so long?

Things that can delay a refund:

The return has a claim filed for an earned income tax credit, additional child tax credit, or includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse AllocationPDF. The time it takes a taxpayer's bank or credit union to post the refund to the taxpayer's account.
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How do I contact IRS?

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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How long will it say we have received your tax return and it is being processed?

Typically the IRS processes tax returns and issues refunds within 21 calendar days of receipt.
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Why is my tax return 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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How long will it take the IRS to process my 2020 tax return?

It is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue refunds for some 2020 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).
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Can I chat with IRS online?

Access the PTIN online chat if you are a tax professional.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. You can find out more information on how to contact this program here: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/contact-the-return-preparer-program.
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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.
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Is the IRS still processing tax returns?

A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season. The IRS continues to process 2021 tax returns and deliver refunds, with nine out of 10 refunds issued in less than 21 days.
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Are refunds taking longer this year?

There are lots of reasons tax refunds are taking longer than 21 days. Tax returns are piling up at the Internal Revenue Service, and millions of taxpayers are experiencing refund delays beyond the typical 21 days or fewer for e-filed returns electing a direct deposit refund.
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How do I get a person on the phone at IRS 2022?

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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How do I speak to someone at the IRS 2022?

Call the IRS at 844-545-5640 and make an appointment early on.
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Does the IRS have a email?

The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information.
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How do I talk to a live person at the IRS during coronavirus?

Talk to someone and Identifying your identity

1-800-305-5084 to verify identity but if you want to talk to someone call 1-800-829-0582 ext 652 for the IRS. Good luck!
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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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