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February 21, 2025
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If My refund is large will I get my refund on time?

  • February 21, 2025
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If I have a large refund will my return be flagged?

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    JohnB5677
    February 21, 2025

    A large refund is not necessarily a factor, but the accuracy of what you posted, and any credits you may be due may require additional scrutiny. 

     

    The IRS has stated that the typical time to process a tax return is 21 days, but there may be delays for many reasons.

    You can check the status of your tax return.  You will need:

    • Social Security Number.
    • Tax return year.
    • Hilling Status.
    • Exact refund amount

    Click here to enter your information  Check Your Refund .

    You can also Check your State Refund.

    If you wish to contact the IRS, you can call toll-free at 800-829-1040 or contact a Taxpayer Assistance Center Local IRS Office.

     

    To determine the status of your return be sure that your return status is Accepted

    • It should not show Pending, or Rejected
    • The return will also have to be processed.
    • Therefore there may be a time delay between Accepted and issuing the refund.

    Some reasons your refund can be delayed

    • If you mailed your return and expect a refund, it could take four weeks or more to process your return.
    • In addition some tax returns take longer to process than others for many reasons, including when a return:
      • Contains errors or is incomplete
      • Needs further review in general
      • Is affected by identity theft or fraud
      • Was referred to the IRS by the bank due to suspicious activity
      • Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit. See Q&A below.
      • Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process
      • And I'm sure a host of other issues
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