Tax Time: Getting Your Refund
By Maryan Chilinguerian washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
How Long Will It Take | Change of Address | Replacing a Lost Check
Generally, a refund check will be issued within 6 to 8 weeks when a paper return has been filed. If you elect direct deposit you can expect a deposit within 5 to 7 weeks. E-filers can expect a refund within 3 weeks. If you do not receive your refund, call TeleTax at 800-829-4477 to check on your refund status. Be prepared to provide your Social Security Number, filing status, and amount of the refund.
Change of Address
There are many factors that can delay the processing of your return, including a change of address. To notify the IRS of a change of address refer to Tax Topic 157 or file Form 8822. • Tax Topic 157 Change of Address; How to Notify IRS • Form 8822 Change of Address
Replacing a Lost Check?
Notify the IRS Refunds Department at 800-829-1040.
Generally, a refund check will be issued within 6 to 8 weeks when a paper return has been filed. If you elect direct deposit you can expect a deposit within 5 to 7 weeks. E-filers can expect a refund within 3 weeks. If you do not receive your refund, call TeleTax at 800-829-4477 to check on your refund status. Be prepared to provide your Social Security Number, filing status, and amount of the refund.
Check Tax Topic 303 before sending in your return to check for common filing errors.
Note: TeleTax may not have information about your refund until 6 weeks after you file. • Tax Topic 303 Checklist of Common Errors When Preparing Your Tax ReturnChange of Address
There are many factors that can delay the processing of your return, including a change of address. To notify the IRS of a change of address refer to Tax Topic 157 or file Form 8822. • Tax Topic 157 Change of Address; How to Notify IRS • Form 8822 Change of Address
Replacing a Lost Check?
Notify the IRS Refunds Department at 800-829-1040.
Source: IRS web site
