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What you need to know
If you electronically file your tax return, you can typically receive your refund within three weeks after it is received by the IRS. If he mails his tax return, he expects it to take more than four weeks. However, delays may occur.
Delayed refunds: common causes
According to the IRS, the most common reasons for delayed refunds are:
Errors or incomplete information. There could be an error in your Social Security number or a discrepancy with how your name is recorded with the Social Security Administration.
Further consideration is required. In this case, the IRS may be highlighting known errors or areas of fraud.
Be affected by identity theft or fraud. This delay is very common and can be as simple as if the thief has already filed a tax return using your Social Security number.
Your bank or creditor will refer your information to the IRS due to suspicious activity.
specific credits. If your tax return includes the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Supplemental Child Tax Credit, the IRS may ask you to reconfirm your calculations because these credits often contain errors.
The return will include Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Assignment). These returns may take up to 14 weeks.
Check the status of your expected refund
If you're expecting a refund and it's beyond the specified period and doesn't include any of the items listed above, please visit Where's my refund? On the IRS website.
To check the status of your refund, we need the following information: social security number. Your application status. Exact refund amount.
Where can I get a refund? Tools have improved over the years. Your refund status is typically available within 1-2 business days after the IRS receives your tax return. If you can't find your tax return, it means there may be an issue on your end that requires follow-up.
James Angell is a certified public accountant based in Willits. His office is located at 461 S. Main St. and he can be reached at 707-459-4205.
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