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.
What to do if you are still waiting for your tax refund?
If you are still waiting:
- Track your refund status on the “Where’s My Refund” page on IRS Website.
- Download The IRS mobile app called IRS2Go.
- Contact a professional who can hire a power of attorney.
- The Taxpayer Advocate Service is also a good resource.
- Be patient, the refund will eventually arrive.
Why have I been waiting 2 months for my tax refund?
Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. When it comes to why your refund may be delayed, the IRS states it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud.
Are 2020 tax refunds taking longer?
The IRS said it’s also taking more time for 2020 tax returns that need review, such as determining recovery rebate credit amounts for the first and second stimulus checks — or figuring out earned income tax credit and additional child tax credit amounts.
What do I do if my refund is still processing after 21 days?
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.
If you already filed your 2020 tax return but you’re still waiting on your refund, you can use IRS tools to check its status. And if you haven’t completed your taxes yet, you’ll need to file your tax return or request an extension from the IRS before the deadline.
How long does it take for tax refund to arrive?
If you submitted your tax return by mail, the IRS says it could take six to eight weeks for your tax refund to arrive. That’s where tracking your refund comes in handy.
Why was my tax refund delayed by the IRS?
The IRS has a list of reasons your refund could potentially be delayed. Your tax return has errors. It’s incomplete. Your refund has been affected by identity theft or fraud. You filed for the earned income tax credit or additional child tax credit.
How long does it take to get through to the IRS?
And taxpayers who reach out to the IRS via phone must typically wait 18 minutes to get through, versus 11 minutes before the pandemic.