You can use this tool prior to e-Filing or after you e-filed or submitted your Tax Return. Estimated tax refund dates are based on the IRS acceptance date and are not guaranteed by eFile. Depending on IRS security procedures, the tax refund date could take up to 21 days after the IRS tax return acceptance date or as early as 7 days via the bank direct deposit method. Security Delays : Since the IRS has added security measures for filing Tax Returns to decrease tax fraud, your tax refund may be delayed in The IRS requires online tax websites to add identity verification steps to ensure that the taxpayer filing their return is exactly who they say they are i.
As a result of these new security measures, the IRS may issue more refunds as paper checks, even if taxpayers requested direct deposit. Under TOP, various federal and state government agencies are authorized to seize outstanding federal or state debts from federal tax refunds.
The FMS may offset part or all of your federal tax refund to pay: Unpaid child support, federal non-tax debts including student loan repayments , state income tax debts, state unemployment compensation debts, etc.
Though an offset reduces the amount of your expected refund via direct deposit or check, it does not delay the time you will receive the remaining refund if any after the offset.
You will receive a notice from FMS via mail. The notice will list the original refund and offset amounts. It will also include the agency that received the offset payment and their contact information: You can call the Treasury Offset Program Call Center at If you e-filed or filed a joint tax return, you may be entitled to part or all of the refund offset.
This rule applies if your spouse is mainly responsible for the debt. Be sure to eFile Form , Injured Spouse Allocation , with your return to request your part of the refund. If you have non-tax debts, you can contact the agency you owe. That way, you can determine if the agency submitted your debts to TOP for refund offset. The notice will include instructions on how to contact the appropriate agency or agencies.
Refund Delay due to Tax Amendment. If you mailed a tax amendment, generally you should wait weeks before checking your amended tax return status. This online tool provides the status of amended tax returns for the current year and up to three prior years.
You can also call the IRS amended return hotline at Contact eFile Support. Work directly with your personal eFile. All your tax questions will be stored on your eFile. Plus, we can schedule personal chat sessions with you. IRS Phone Numbers. Get frequently used IRS Phone Numbers tax refund status, transcript request, identity theft help, etc.
Victim of Fake or Phishing Emails? Did you get an unwanted email that looks like it's from the IRS or eFile. This identity theft process is called Phishing - yes, sounds like fishing.
Please take immediate actions if you mistakenly fell victim to this. Refunds are generally issued within 21 days of when you electronically filed your tax return or 42 days of when you filed paper returns. You can learn whether your payment has been issued, and if it's coming by direct deposit or mailed check. Learn more about the stimulus payments , including whether you qualify for one and what, if anything, you may have to do to get yours.
You can file your tax return by mail, through an e-filing website or software, or by using the services of a tax preparer. Viewing your IRS account information. Calling the IRS at Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.
If you file your taxes by mail, you can track your tax return and get a confirmation when the IRS has received it. There, you can find out if your refund is being processed.
Or, you can get further contact information to confirm that your return was received. If you owe money to a federal or state agency, the federal government may use part or all your federal tax refund to repay the debt.
This is called a tax refund offset. If you owe more money than the payment you were going to receive, then TOP will send the entire amount to the other government agency. If you owe less, TOP will send the agency the amount you owed, and then send you the remaining balance.
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