Taxpayers generally will not need to wait for their return to be fully processed to file their tax returns and can file when they are ready. The IRS encourages people to use online resources before calling. Last filing season, as a result of COVID-era tax changes and broader pandemic challenges, the IRS phone systems received more than million calls from January 1 — May 17, more than four times more calls than in an average year.
In addition to IRS. We have invested in developing new online capacities to make this a quick and easy way for taxpayers to get the information they need. More than million individual tax returns for the tax year are expected to be filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the traditional April tax deadline. Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax return.
The IRS urges taxpayers and tax professionals to file electronically. To avoid delays in processing, people should avoid filing paper returns wherever possible.
The law provides this additional time to help the IRS stop fraudulent refunds from being issued. Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual review, which delays the processing, if our systems detect a possible error or missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud.
Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers, but some do not. This work does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it may take the IRS more than the normal 21 days to issue any related refund. In those cases where IRS is able to correct the return without corresponding, the IRS will send an explanation to the taxpayer. To speed refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with direct deposit information as soon as they have everything they need to file an accurate return.
If the return includes errors or is incomplete, it may require further review that may slow the tax refund. Having all information available when preparing the tax return can reduce errors and avoid delays in processing. Most individual taxpayers file IRS Form or Form SR once they receive Forms W-2 and other earnings information from their employers, issuers like state agencies and payers.
The IRS has incorporated recent changes to the tax laws into the forms and instructions and shared the updates with its partners who develop the software used by individuals and tax professionals to prepare and file their returns. IRS Free File will open January 14 when participating providers will accept completed returns and hold them until they can be filed electronically with the IRS.
Many commercial tax preparation software companies and tax professionals will also be accepting and preparing tax returns before January 24 to submit the returns when the IRS systems open. The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns electronically to minimize errors and for faster refunds — as well having all the information they need to file an accurate return to avoid delays.
More information will be available on Free File later this week. The letter contains important information that can help ensure the return is accurate. Eligible taxpayers who received advance Child Tax Credit payments should file a tax return to receive the second half of the credit.
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Taxpayers who are 60 or older can use the IRS's Tax Counseling for the Elderly TCE program , which specializes in answering questions about pensions and retirement-related issues specific to seniors. All volunteer tax preparers are required to pass tax law training given by the IRS. You can expect to receive most of your tax forms from employers and financial institutions in January and early February. These are forms such as your W-2, Form if you own a home and pay mortgage interest and any version of Form to report income other than wages, like self-employment earnings, unemployment compensation and investment income.
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If you are owed a tax refund: You can either have the funds deposited directly into your bank account or have a paper check mailed to you. Receiving your tax refund via direct deposit is faster and safer than receiving a paper check in the mail. It can be even faster if you, or your tax preparer, file your tax return electronically. The IRS issues 9 out of 10 refunds in 21 days or less to those who choose direct deposit and file electronically.
If you owe taxes: You have until the tax deadline, April 15, to pay or your balance will start accruing interest and you may be assessed late fees.
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