More than million individual tax returns for the tax year are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the traditional April tax deadline. Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. The IRS urges taxpayers and tax professionals to file electronically.
To avoid delays in processing, people should avoid filing paper returns wherever possible. The law provides this additional time to help the IRS stop fraudulent refunds from being issued.
Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual review, which delays the processing, if our systems detect a possible error or missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers, but some do not. This work does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it may take the IRS more than the normal 21 days to issue any related refund. In those cases where IRS is able to correct the return without corresponding, the IRS will send an explanation to the taxpayer.
File electronically and choose direct deposit To speed refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit information as soon as they have everything they need to file an accurate return.
If the return includes errors or is incomplete, it may require further review that may slow the tax refund. Having all information available when preparing the tax return can reduce errors and avoid delays in processing. Most individual taxpayers file IRS Form or Form SR once they receive Forms W-2 and other earnings information from their employers, issuers like state agencies and payers.
The IRS has incorporated recent changes to the tax laws into the forms and instructions and shared the updates with its partners who develop the software used by individuals and tax professionals to prepare and file their returns. Many commercial tax preparation software companies and tax professionals will also be accepting and preparing tax returns before January 24 to submit the returns when the IRS systems open.
The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns electronically to minimize errors and for faster refunds — as well having all the information they need to file an accurate return to avoid delays. More information will be available on Free File later this week. See this page on IRS. The letter contains important information that can help ensure the return is accurate.
Eligible taxpayers who received advanced Child Tax Credit payments should file a tax return to receive the second half of the credit. Eligible taxpayers who did not receive advanced Child Tax Credit payments can claim the full credit by filing a tax return.
While most eligible people already received their stimulus payments, this letter will help individuals determine if they are eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit for missing stimulus payments. If so, they must file a tax return to claim their remaining stimulus amount. Both letters include important information that can help people file an accurate tax return. If the return includes errors or is incomplete, it may require further review while the IRS corrects the error, which may slow the tax refund.
Using this information when preparing a tax return electronically can reduce errors and avoid delays in processing. The fastest way for eligible individuals to get their tax refund that will include their allowable Child Tax Credit and Recovery Rebate Credit is by filing electronically and choosing direct deposit. Check IRS. There is no need to call. Set up or log in securely at IRS. Make final estimated tax payments for by Tuesday, Jan.
Individuals can use a bank account, prepaid debit card or mobile app to use direct deposit and will need to provide routing and account numbers. File a complete and accurate return electronically when ready and choose direct deposit for the quickest refund. Key filing season dates There are several important dates taxpayers should keep in mind for this year's filing season:. Tax software companies also are accepting tax filings in advance.
January Due date for tax year fourth quarter estimated tax payment. January IRS begins tax season. Please enable JavaScript in your web browser; otherwise some parts of this site might not work properly.
If you have filed your federal income taxes and expect to receive a refund, you can track its status. Have your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund ready.
This is the fastest and easiest way to track your refund. The systems are updated once every 24 hours. You can call the IRS to check on the status of your refund. However, IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. Wait times to speak with a representative can be long. But you can avoid the wait by using the automated phone system. Follow the message prompts when you call. 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.
If you choose this option, you will need to visit the EPS website and create an account in order to check the status of your refund. Once you have an account, you will be able to track the status of your refund and the expected date of your deposit. Visit this page to find your refund status , then check the following:.
Note : If you contacted the IRS and they informed you that your refund was transferred to a bank or a bank routing number different than the routing number of your bank, don't worry. You should expect to receive the card in the mail days after the IRS accepts your tax return. Once EPS processes your fees, the remainder of your refund will be deposited onto the card. You can view this page to find your refund status before checking in this order:. Note : If the IRS distributed your refund to a bank you do not recognize, this is the temporary bank account set up by EPS financial to process your refund and issue your refund.
It generally takes about twice as long as direct deposit to receive your refund in the mail. Check in this order on this page detailing your refund status :. If you have questions or concerns about obtaining your tax refund status, please contact eFile.
Learn more about unclaimed tax refunds or tax refunds that did not reach the recipient. See different levels of tax preparation and e-filing services on eFile. Review how the eFile app works before you sign up for a free account to e-file your Tax Return. Get Your Tax Refund Date.
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