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IRS Tax Return Processing Delays Continue Millions of Americans Are Still Waiting on Their 2020 Tax Returns

It’s been no secret that the IRS has been underfunded – not to mention under-staffed – for quite some time. Yes, this is a problem in part brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s also an issue that has been brewing for years. All of this seemed to come to a head earlier in… Continue reading IRS Tax Return Processing Delays Continue Millions of Americans Are Still Waiting on Their 2020 Tax Returns

The Taxpayer Roadmap

The Taxpayer Roadmap – An Illustration of the Modern United States Tax System The map below illustrates, at a very high level, the stages of a taxpayer’s journey, from getting answers to tax law questions, all the way through audits, appeals, collection, and litigation. It shows the complexity of tax administration, with its connections and… Continue reading The Taxpayer Roadmap

Where’s My Tax Refund? – Frequently Asked Questions

You may have submitted your tax return form weeks ago and you still do not have it in your bank account. Read on to learn about tracking your income tax return status and more. How Long Do I Have to Wait For My Refund? IRS usually has a 21-calendar-day policy in issuing refunds. However, this may take… Continue reading Where’s My Tax Refund? – Frequently Asked Questions

Unpostable Tax Return

Every year, the IRS works a large batch of ”unpostable” tax returns. An Unpostable tax return happens when your tax return is unable to be posted to the master file. An unpostable condition occurs if there is a discrepancy between information on the taxpayer’s account and data on the tax return that prevents IRS from posting… Continue reading Unpostable Tax Return

IRS Still Being Processed vs. Being Processed

Where’s My Refund “being processed” refund status If you are seeing this refund status “being processed” refund status. Your return is 1-2 cycle weeks from being complete and if you check your transcripts you are just waiting for your 846 Refund Issued code to post to your Account Transcripts. This message means the IRS has… Continue reading IRS Still Being Processed vs. Being Processed

How many have received emails that tax returns are being accepted!

Congratulations! Accepted means your e-filed tax return has passed the initial inspection (Social Security numbers are correct, dependents haven’t already been claimed, etc.) and the government has your tax return. Consider acceptance as your official government delivery receipt. Turbo Tax Users H&R Block Users Does “accepted” mean my refund is approved? No – accepted means your tax return is now… Continue reading How many have received emails that tax returns are being accepted!