Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted
- Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
- Viewing your IRS account information.
- Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
- Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.
How long does it take for your tax to be processed?
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.
Why does the IRS take so long to process tax returns?
Certain tax credits can also delay processing if, for some reason, there’s a slowdown in processing those credits in that particular year. In 2018, for instance, those filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit saw a slowdown if they filed early since those credits could not be processed until February.
Can a tax return be audited after it is processed?
Just because your tax return and refund are processed, doesn’t mean you can’t be audited, unfortunately. Long after Tax Day, you can receive a notice in the mail that the IRS needs more information.
What to do if you make a mistake on your tax return?
Taxpayers who discover they made a mistake on their tax returns after filing can file an amended tax return to correct it. This includes things like changing the filing status, and correcting income, credits or deductions. Here are some tips for taxpayers who need to amend a tax return.
How does the IRS check your tax return?
The important information on every paper-based return must be manually entered into a computer, where it is then automatically checked for accuracy. If all is correct, a refund can be issued.