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Old 10-05-2021, 03:59 PM
 
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Just curious if anyone else has been dealing with this. Filed my taxes back in May. I was a little later than usual, but within the extension period that the IRS provided. I have a considerable refund expected, and it's been bouncing around in different statuses. I think most recently it's "Received and being reviewed". I've been trying to follow up with the IRS for months, and they are basically taking no more calls or scheduling appointments at local offices. I told my wife at this point I don't even expect that we'll get this refund. Clearly it's hung up in their system and it hasn't moved forward in the queue in quite some time. It's just mind boggling to me, because I've always received a refund within a few weeks of filing.

Anyone else been anticipating a refund and not received it yet this far out? If so, have you found any additional solutions?
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Old 10-05-2021, 04:16 PM
 
Location: Florida
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They have been slow on answering letters and questions for a few years. Just be sure to answer what ever they ask quickly.
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Old 10-06-2021, 12:58 PM
 
Location: OH>IL>CO>CT
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Some posters here have got quick results by contacting their local US Senator or Congressperson, and their staff contacts IRS to get refunds expedited.

Good Luck, and as always, YMMV
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Old 10-06-2021, 03:52 PM
 
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Some posters here have got quick results by contacting their local US Senator or Congressperson, and their staff contacts IRS to get refunds expedited.

Good Luck, and as always, YMMV
Awesome advice, thank you!
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Old 10-06-2021, 03:58 PM
 
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FYI I filed in May for a refund and heard zippo...until last week when it finally showed up on the IRS website as processing. So yah super slow this year
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Old 10-06-2021, 09:03 PM
 
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I filed in April and the refund landed in my bank account this morning.
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Old 10-07-2021, 09:22 AM
 
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I filed in April and the refund landed in my bank account this morning.
Congrats? Lol

Feels like winning the lottery, doesn't it?
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Old 10-07-2021, 11:43 AM
 
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Congrats? Lol

Feels like winning the lottery, doesn't it?
Not really. Considering the amount of money they spend on the IRS they should be able to turn it around in a week.
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Old 10-07-2021, 12:33 PM
 
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Not really. Considering the amount of money they spend on the IRS they should be able to turn it around in a week.
Right. I was being facetious. It's ridiculous that it's taking five months or longer to get my refund.
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Old 10-08-2021, 05:38 PM
 
Location: East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area
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I had to file an amended 2018 return for both my federal and state returns, due to an error I discovered. I overpaid on my taxes for tax year 2018.

I filed amended returns (via USPS mail) at the end of March 2021. My state refund just arrived in mid-September. My federal refund is still outstanding. It’s impossible to reach the IRS via phone or other means to determine status of my return. The only proof I have that the IRS received the return is my tracking confirmation receipt.

I’ll just keep waiting.
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