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January 13, 2020
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How can I get help with my refund that the IRS is holding. I don't have time to waste hours waiting on the phone, like I have already done. There must be a better way.

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DoninGA
Employee
January 13, 2020

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.  Only the taxpayer listed on the tax return can obtain the status of a tax refund or a tax return.

 

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."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.
Then press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
It should then transfer you to an agent.
Or you can contact your local IRS office. See this IRS website for local IRS offices - http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-Your-Local-IRS-Office-1 or call 1-844-545-5640 to set up an appointment
Or you may want to contact a Taxpayer Advocate in your area. See this IRS website for Taxpayer Advocate in your area and a toll free number - http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Local-Taxpayer-Advocate

January 13, 2020

This takes way to long waiting on the phone.  I don't have all day to be on the phone trying to work this out.  Is there another way?

DoninGA
Employee
January 13, 2020

No, there is no other way. 

If you do not want to spend hours on the phone then you can make an appointment at your local IRS office.

Depending on how long your tax refund has been held then you may want to speak with a Taxpayer Advocate.