What is the IRS refund schedule?
| Filing method and refund delivery method | How long it takes to receive your refund from the time your return is accepted |
|---|---|
| E-file and direct deposit | 1-3 weeks |
| E-file and check | 1 month |
| Mail in return and direct deposit | 3 weeks |
| Mail in return and check | 2 months |
How to make sure your taxes are done correctly?
Unfortunately, there is no way around doing your taxes. You either need to do ‘em yourself OR get someone knowledgeable enough about tax law to do them. To top it off, you want to make sure they are done right. A couple years ago, I wrote about how the Government Accountability Office (GAO) did a study where they visited 19 different tax preparers.
How does the IRS check your tax return?
The switch to e-filing has allowed the IRS to reallocate its resources to checking electronic returns for errors and approving them to go to the area for refund processing. Today, representatives manually review each return for errors, correct any that can be easily fixed and approve returns for refunds.
Where can I go to get my taxes done?
Remember that you can go through the process of preparing your taxes with an online software and if when it comes time to file you aren’t satisfied–you don’t have to pay! (because you won’t file.) You can take the information and walk into an H&R Block or have a tax professional complete it for you.
How can I find out if my tax return is still being processed?
You can track your tax return status by either calling the IRS or visiting the state’s revenue of taxation website. On their site, you can check either if your refund is still being processed or get further contact info to confirm if your tax return was filed.