What can I do to get the refund from IRS?
I filed the tax return and was supposed to receive a sizable refund. But I haven't gotten it. I wondered if I should try to contact IRS concerning this or since they sent a refund last year, I shouldn't try because they don't want to give it and may demand an audit to try to find a way not to pay it.
Answered By: Eranthe Law Firm
You should receive your refund within 6 weeks. If it has been longer than than you can go to the IRS website and check on it or call the refund hotline at 800-829-1954. If you filed an accurate return there should be no problem with receiving another refund.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/21/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/21/2011
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Answered By: THE HUBBARD LAW FIRM, P.C.
Go to www.irs.gov. In the upper right corner there is a search box. Type in "check on refund". That will take you to an online tool to check on your refund. If you are entitled to the refund, the IRS will pay it or, if the tax return has information that creates issues as to allowance of the refund, the IRS will ask for further information. If you are talking about a timely filed 2011 return, you are still within the period where a return could be in the process. This is a good tool! In my opinion, not making an inquiry will not enhance the likelihood that the refund will be paid.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 11/18/2011
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Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 11/18/2011
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Answered By: Montgomery & Wetenkamp
I don't think there is any harm in contacting the IRS to inquire about your refund. In fact, I think they have a special hotline for that purpose. If they have you in their sights for an audit, then they are going to audit you regardless of whether you call them or not. Having said this, if you are not comfortable speaking with the IRS, there are plenty of CPAs or attorneys who would be willing to represent your interests before the IRS for a fee.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answered By: Steven J. Fromm
By all means contact them, since generally refunds are issued by July 1 on timely returns. There may be something wrong with the mailing address or the return, so the sooner you attend to this the better. An inquiry does not increase the chance of an audit.
Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answered By: Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Definitely call and write to get it.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/17/2011
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Answered By: Palmer, Meadows & Howell LLC
You can check on the status of your refund by going to the following site hosted by the I.R.S. Topic 303 published by the I.R.S. also lists various situations or reasons why your refund may have been delayed or lost. If after checking the status of your refund, you learn that the refund was sent, but that you never received it, then you can file Form 3911 in order to receive a replacement check. On the other hand, if the I.R.S. indicates that you were not owed a refund, then you will need to contact them in order to determine why.
Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 11/16/2011
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Answer Applies to: Alabama
Replied: 11/16/2011
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Answered By: The Schreiber Law Firm
That is not the way the IRS operates. Audits are handled by a different department in all events. You can call to find out about a refund. You should be concerned only if your refund is due based on incorrect information on the return.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/16/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/16/2011
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