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June 15, 2019
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Haven’t received my refund

  • June 15, 2019
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I received an email on 4/15 stating my refund was accepted. It’s 6/14 and I haven’t received my refund from the IRS. Why is it taking so long? Last year I received my refund a month later.

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    DoninGA
    Employee
    June 15, 2019

    Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or any tax refund.

    The dates for receiving a tax refund after it has been accepted by the IRS are only estimates based on the IRS target of issuing a tax refund after 21 days from the date it was accepted by the IRS.  This is a target only and not a guarantee.

    After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.

    See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

     

    If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds

    If over 21 days since being Accepted by the IRS and the tax refund is still Processing you can call the IRS and speak with an IRS agent concerning your tax refund.

    Call the IRS:  1-800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

    When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.  

    So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info).  Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.

    Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".   

    Then press 3 "for all other questions."

    Then press 2 "for all other questions."