Tax season brings not only the anticipation of a refund but also the importance of safeguarding one’s identity against potential threats like identity theft. If you’ve encountered the message, “To protect you from identity theft, your tax return is currently being reviewed. To help us process your return more quickly, verify your identity and tax…
Category Archives: Tax Refund Status
Understanding the “Processing Delay” of IRS Refund Delays
For many individuals, the anticipation of receiving a tax refund is a significant aspect of the tax season. However, if you’ve recently encountered the message, “We apologize, but your return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe. You can continue to check your refund. The IRS understands your tax refund is very important, and…
IRS Refund Status: Understanding the “More Information” Letter
Navigating the tax season can be a mix of anticipation and uncertainty. If you’ve recently checked your IRS refund status and encountered the message, “We received your return and sent you a letter requesting more information. Please respond by following the instructions in the letter. If you don’t respond, your refund amount could be changed.…
IRS Where’s My Refund? Status Message: Identity Verification Process
The excitement of anticipating a tax refund can sometimes be tempered by the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” status messages. One such message that taxpayers may encounter is, “To protect you from identity theft, your tax return is currently being reviewed. To help us process your return more quickly, verify your identity and tax information.” In…
When Can I Expect My Tax Refund?
Tax season can be a stressful time for many, but one question that’s always on the minds of taxpayers is, “When can I expect my refund?” Whether you’re eagerly anticipating a tax refund or you’re simply trying to plan your finances, knowing when that much-awaited refund will arrive is crucial. In this post, we’ll provide…
Tax Refund Status: “We Have Received Your Tax Return and It Is Being Processed” vs. “Your Tax Return Is Still Being Processed”
Filing taxes can be an anxious time, and waiting for your tax refund can add to the anticipation. When checking your refund status on the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, you may come across different messages like “We have received your tax return and it is being processed” or “Your tax return is still being…
Tax Refund Status – Received, Approved, Sent
You can start using the Where’s My Refund? website or IRS2Go app to start checking on the status of your return 24 Hours after the IRS receives your e-filed return or 6 Months after you mail a paper return. As the IRS processes your return it will progress through the 3 stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved, and (3)…
Tax Return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe
The Where’s My Refund? Status message “We apologize, but your tax return processing has been delayed beyond the normal timeframe” is used to inform the taxpayer of a delay in processing their tax return. The IRS issue most tax refunds in less than 21 calendar days. However, it’s possible your tax return may require additional…
What is a “Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer?”
Even when aggravated, treat others with respect—especially if it is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Those who do not may end up with a special designation with the IRS—a Potentially Dangerous Taxpayer (PDT). Navigating the intricacies of the tax system can be challenging, and certain terms can leave taxpayers perplexed. One such term is the…
Where’s my refund? How to check the status of your tax refund
Filed your taxes and expecting a refund? Here’s how to check the status and how long you may have to wait. So, you’ve been proactive and turned in your tax return already or are planning to do so shortly. How do you check the status of your refund? The IRS has a “Where’s My Refund” page on its website…