No data, paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago; TIN is not validated IRM 21.5.6.4.13, I- Freeze

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically s…[Read more]

No data, taxpayer filed electronic return more than 3 weeks ago; TIN is not validated See IRM 21.4.1.3.1.1, Return Not Found

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS w…[Read more]

Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and the taxpayer does not meet Internet Refund Fact of Filing (IRFOF) eligibility. For example, an account may have an additional liability, or a freeze code other than S-. Analyze account and take appropriate action.

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a ref…[Read more]

Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and the taxpayer does not meet Internet Refund Fact of Filing (IRFOF) eligibility. For example, an account may have an additional liability, or a freeze code other than S-. Analyze account and take appropriate action.

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a ref…[Read more]

Taxpayer’s check returned undelivered by the Postal Service and the taxpayer does not meet IRFOF eligibility. The taxpayer does not pass disclosure through IRFOF due to lack of data on IRFOF. IRM 21.4.3.4.3, Undeliverable Refund Checks

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and…[Read more]

Paper return taxpayer filed more than 6 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically send you a…[Read more]

Electronic return taxpayer filed more than 3 weeks ago, failed authentication Conduct account analysis.

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically send y…[Read more]

Taxpayer accessed Refund Status using a secondary TIN. Refund Status could not be returned. Get a Primary TIN Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM.

If you see a reference code 9001 when trying to check your refund status your tax return has been randomly selected for the Taxpayer Protection Program(TPP) and you will be receiving a letter…[Read more]

Reference Code for all math error conditions Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically send you a letter to y…[Read more]

Math error on return. Direct deposit more than 1 week ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically send y…[Read more]

Math error on return. Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will t…[Read more]

Math error on return. Balance due more than $50 Analyze account and follow appropriate IRM

If you check Where’s My Refund (WMR) tool and see you have a reference code, you should identify the code and see if any action is required.
In many cases, no action is required on your part. If there is an issue, the IRS will typically send you a letter t…[Read more]

If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return.

Approximately 90% of tax payers will receive their refunds in less than 21 days from the day their tax return was accepted by the IRS. Most people who filed a complete and accurate tax return receive their refund in an average of 10-14 days.

Path Act: The IRS is required by law to hold all tax refunds for taxpayers who claim Earned Income Tax…[Read more]

A Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return can take up to 16 weeks to process once the IRS has received it.

Topic 151 – Your Appeal Rights
The IRS works with taxpayers to try to settle tax disputes in an effort to avoid court proceedings through an administrative appeals process. The role of Appeals is to make an independent review of a tax dispute and to consider the positions taken by both the taxpayer and the IRS. The Appeals unit strives to resolve…[Read more]

Topic 152 – Refund Information
Refund Timing

The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in the normal time frame: less than 21 days. However, incomplete or inaccurate tax returns may require further review and could take longer than the normal processing time.

IRS representatives can research the status of your return only if:

It’s been more…[Read more]

Topic 153 – What to Do if You Haven’t Filed Your Tax Return
You haven’t filed your federal income tax return for this year or previous years. Regardless of your reason for not filing a required return, file your tax return as soon as possible. If you need help, check our website. We have many tools and resources available, such as the Interactive…[Read more]

Topic 154 – Form W-2 and Form 1099-R (What to Do if Incorrect or Not Received)
If your Form W-2 (PDF), Wage and Tax Statement, and/or Form 1099-R (PDF), Distributions From Pensions, Annuities, Retirement or Profit-Sharing Plans, IRAs, Insurance Contracts, etc., aren’t available to you by January 31, 2017, or if your information is incorrect on…[Read more]

Topic 155 – Forms and Publications – How to Order
Need an IRS tax form or publication? The easiest way to obtain them is by using your computer. You can download and print forms and publications, or order them from our Forms and Publications by U.S. Mail page.

You can also order forms and publications by calling 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) M…[Read more]