The IRS Customer FAQ

If you haven’t received your tax refund, you can check the status using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the IRS website. Make sure your return was filed and accepted. If there are any discrepancies or additional information needed, the IRS will notify you. Delays may occur due to verification processes, errors in the return, or incomplete information.

If you mailed your 2021 tax return, it can take up to six months for the IRS to process paper returns. You can check the status of your return using the "Where's My Refund?" tool on the IRS website or through the IRS2Go mobile app.

When you send a form like 4868 via certified mail, it can sometimes take a while for the IRS to process it, especially during peak times. Don't worry if it hasn't been acknowledged yet. As long as you have proof you sent it before the deadline (like a postmarked receipt), you have complied with requirements for an extension. While waiting for confirmation, ensure you are prepared to file your tax return by the extension deadline to avoid penalties.

Even though the IRS claims not to have received your payment, it's crucial to verify your bank statement first. If the amount has indeed been debited from your account, it could be a processing error from the IRS end or the payment could still be in transit. Please wait for a few days; payments sometimes take a while to be credited to the IRS. If after a reasonable time period the IRS still doesn't acknowledge receipt of your payment, you will need to provide proof like a bank statement or a receipt showing that payment was made. Remember, it's essential to keep such documents for cases like these.

To report tax fraud to the IRS, you should use Form 3949-A, Information Referral. You have to provide personal information about the person you're reporting, such as their name, address, social security number, and a description of the alleged fraudulent activity. Additionally, you'll need to provide your personal information, unless you choose to remain anonymous. After filling it out, mail the form to the IRS in Fresno, CA. It's important to provide as much detail as possible to help the investigators. Please note that the IRS doesn't provide updates on the progress or results of the investigation due to federal privacy laws.