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…
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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…
Where’s My Refund? A Guide for Taxpayers
Tax season is a time of anticipation and financial planning for many Americans. Whether you’re expecting a substantial refund or just looking to reconcile your financial records, tracking the status of your tax refund is a common practice. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a convenient tool known as “Where’s My Refund?” to help…
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…
IRS Enhances Security of Online ID Verification Process
The Internal Revenue Service has improved its identity verification and sign-in process to enable more people to securely access and use IRS online tools and applications. Taxpayers using the new mobile-friendly verification procedure can gain entry to existing IRS online services such as the Child Tax Credit Update Portal Online Account Get Transcript Online Get…
Tool Available to Track Your Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
The IRS began issuing advance payments of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in mid-July. Similar to certain other credits with an advance payment option, taxpayers who receive these advance payments will have to reconcile the total amount received on their 2021 individual income tax return. In January 2022, the IRS is planning to send Letter 6419 to all advance CTC…
Create an Online Account at IRS to view your balances, make payments, get transcripts, and more!
The IRS lets you access most tax tools with one account ID.me uses the latest in identity verification technology to authenticate your identity quickly and easily. They specialize in digital identity protection and help us make sure you’re you—and not someone pretending to be you—before we give you access to your information. If you have an…