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July 18, 2019
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Tax return status

  • July 18, 2019
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I filed in beginning of April and haven't received my return. I need to speak with someone ASAP

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    Critter
    Employee
    July 18, 2019

     

    First -- verify that your returns have been filed and accepted --  then check the fed & state web sites to see where you are in the process-

    Check Your E-File Status on this Secure TurboTax website
    https://turbotax.intuit.com/efile/efile_status_lookup.jsp
    - It will show the date you transmitted your return and if it was accepted or rejected.  
    - Both your Federal and State will be listed separately if you filed both.
    - It will tell you when you E-filed
    - The electronic filing date

    See the following TurboTax support article on checking your e-file status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1908859-how-do-i-look-up-the-status-of-my-e-filed-return

     

    For the Feds:

    http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/Where's-My-Refund-It's-Quick,-Easy,-and-Secure.

    http://www.irs.gov/uac/When-Can-I-Expect-My-Refund%3F

     

    For the  state :

     https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

     

     

     

    If the return has been processing for more than 21 days you can call the IRS.....

    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."  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

     

     

    If it's been more than 90 days since the return was accepted  then you can ask for help from the Tax Payer Advocate office:

    At the following IRS website, find the USA map and click on your state, and it will give you the number of your IRS Taxpayer Advocate.

    http://www.irs.gov/uac/Contact-a-Local-Taxpayer-Advocate

    If you are unsuccessful with the Taxpayer Advocate for your area, you can also try the special IRS phone number for the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778.

    More info on the Taxpayer Advocate Service:
    http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/who-we-are

    http://www.irs.gov/Advocate/Taxpayer-Advocate-Service-6

    Also see this article for more info on how the Taxpayer Advocate Service works:
    http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc104.html