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Level 3
March 23, 2022
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Refund not received.

  • March 23, 2022
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My clients return was accepted but refund has not been received . It is almost five weeks gone. In IRS website, Where is my return shows that it is still in process. Any suggestion please. Regards.

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IRonMaN
Level 15
March 23, 2022

Yes - slow down and act logically.  Patience is a virtue when dealing with the IRS.

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March 26, 2022

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BobKamman
Level 15
March 23, 2022

Tax returns are opened and processed in the order received. As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit and the Child Tax Credit, is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will. If we need more information or need you to verify that it was you who sent the tax return, we will write you a letter. The resolution of these issues could take 90 to 120 days depending on how quickly and accurately you respond, and the ability of IRS staff trained and working under social distancing requirements to complete the processing of your return.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

 

Level 3
March 25, 2022

Hi BobKamman

Thanks for the reply. My all clients including those I filed later got their refund. This was the shortest and easiest return of my clients return but didn't get the refund. This is his first tax return with filling status is single. Got no child tax credit. I checked and found no error in his return. Is there any easy way to contact IRS. Thanks.

sjrcpa
Level 15
March 25, 2022

There is no point in contacting the IRS. Even if you got a human being they would just say wait.

The more I know the more I don’t know.
Just-Lisa-Now-
Intuit Community Champion
March 23, 2022
5 weeks, there nothing you can do about this. Im guessing they will probably see an ID Verification letter at some point.
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Intuit Community Champion
March 23, 2022

Welcome to post-corona IRS. 5 weeks is short term. Sucks yes, but 5 weeks is still somewhat short time.

rbynaker
Level 13
March 23, 2022

@garman22 wrote:

Welcome to post-corona IRS. 5 weeks is short term. Sucks yes, but 5 weeks is still somewhat short time.


Sometimes there's a good reason for it but a lot of times returns just get clogged up in processing and the guy with the keys to the Drano cabinet is working from home this month.

After a few "no good reason" refund delays last year I added a paragraph to my engagement letter this year that I call the "not my fault" section.

Level 7
March 23, 2022

I agree with the other responses to this post however I would sujest you go on line to were's my refund and see if the tax return is being processed.

BobKamman
Level 15
March 23, 2022

@rcooley25  I think that's what he meant when he wrote, " In IRS website, Where is my return shows that it is still in process."

qbteachmt
Level 15
March 23, 2022

"Where is my return shows that it is still in process."

Then tell your clients how Lucky they are. There are plenty of people still waiting on that status from 2020 filings. At least your clients see a current status.

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