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Do you have a lower tax refund this year?

Tax Law Changes Causing Lower Tax Refunds Many people are wondering why they have a lower tax refund in 2023. If you have already filed your tax return or used a tax calculator to get a glance you might be shocked that it’s a lot lower than the refund you got last year. There are … Read more

IRS Letter 6419 and IRS Letter 6475

IRS letter 6419 and 6475

To make sure you file an accurate tax return and avoid IRS delays you should wait for these letters. Alternatively, the amounts can be found on the CTC Update Portal on IRS.gov. The IRS started sending the letters to people who received the advance child tax credit payments and third Economic Impact Payments (EIP). IRS … Read more

4th Stimulus and Monthly Stimulus Payments

Is there a 4th stimulus? Nope. A 4th stimulus for all is not on the horizon. If you see headlines about a fourth stimulus check, don’t fall for the okie-doke. It is click-bait. As of the time of writing this (4/27/21), anything you have seen about a 4th stimulus is being pumped out as chatter … Read more

Child Tax Credit monthly payments to start soon.

I am going to try to do this without a TLDR tag. I am often told I write too much. Thanks to those that read it all normally, but this one is for my skimmers. On top of the stimulus payments coming, there is more. More money in the pipeline if you have kids. Aside … Read more

Stimulus Round 3 – Projected Calendar

When will the next stimulus payments be sent? The stimulus checks are almost in the mail. After the bill is signed, it could be several more days to move into the payment phase. Like in the past, people who already have direct deposit information on file with the IRS will be up first. Paper checks … Read more

Didn’t Receive Stimulus

Stimulus Payment Update: The IRS is exploring options to correct stimulus payments. According to the IRS, they issued some direct deposit payments to accounts that may be closed or no longer active. Some checks were mailed to the wrong address if the IRS didn’t have your current address. In the meantime… see below. If you … Read more

Missing Dependents from Stimulus Payment Amount

Updated December 30th, 2020 at 11:20 AMThis is a developing story. Stay with igotmyrefund.com and it will be updated as more information is published about the unexpected amounts of the 2nd round of stimulus payments. Do you have missing dependents from stimulus payment? This story updates often with new information. Is the amount you expected … Read more

Agreed! $600, $1200 or more stimulus checks as early as next week.

Update December 30th, 2020 at 2:00 AM: Direct Deposits of stimulus payments began last night. Checks will start being mailed today. Update December 29th, 2020 at 3:47 AM: Recently passed bill including $2000 Stimulus was only approved by House, it requires Senate approval. Prior passed bill including $600 Stimulus is still a go (described below.) … Read more

The Stimulus and the Grinch who Stole Christmas

We don’t like addressing politics, because our users inevitably fall on different sides of arguments. At the end of the day, we care about you. We have always brought people together on the idea that boosting a bank account with a tax refund is important to you and to some of us too. In the … Read more

Another stimulus check? Don’t get excited about it yet.

The buzz has started about another stimulus check. But don’t be confused by headlines! Another round of stimulus checks are NOT around the corner just yet. The Heroes Act bill that passed yesterday in the House included more direct payments to individuals for up to $6,000 per family. Here is the fact sheet about the … Read more

Why didn’t I get my payment? Where is my stimulus payment?

If you were expecting a stimulus payment and didn’t get it, don’t worry. Here is why. IRS Get My Payment portal launched on April 15th to check the status.   Stimulus payments started and I didn’t get my deposit or check. How do I Get My Payment?  The COVID-19 stimulus payments have started. We have … Read more

Do I qualify for the Coronavirus 2020 Stimulus Check?

Stimulus Check:  Updated April 8th, 2020 at 8:00 AMThis is a developing story. Stay with igotmyrefund.com and it will be updated as more information is published about the 2020 Economic Income Payment (EIP) stimulus check. Updates in green below. We have everything you need to know below and an active comments sections at the bottom of our … Read more

Tax Refund Delays for Millions of People

Tax Refund Delay in 2018

Millions of taxpayers who expect a tax refund can also expect tax refund delays. Although the IRS claims they issue 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days, that still leaves a lot of people who do not get their refund in 21 days.  According to the IRS, they expect to process nearly 155 million … Read more

2018 Tax Season – Same spooky PATH, same destination.

As 2017 creeps to the end, some people are coming into a scary reality – their cash flow is ghastly and the 2018 tax season is nearly three months away. The candy tax you charge your kids on Halloween might yield Twix and Snickers.  But it doesn’t curb your craving for something better, a tax … Read more

Tax Refund Schedule for IRS e-file and direct deposit dates

2018 Tax Refund Schedule

The tax refund schedule for 2018 with Direct Deposit dates shown below are based on filing and transmitting as early as January 2, 2018. The IRS no longer publishes these dates and now notifies tax payers that most refunds will be issued within 21 days of your return being accepted.  This general estimate doesn’t satisfy everyone … Read more

Here are the 2018 tax refund loan products – should you borrow?

Tax Refund Loan

The Tax Refund Loan Question UPDATED DECEMBER 2017 –  Tax refund loan products are making a come back. A variety of vendors offer different perks related to your tax refund.  Many of the major tax preparation services are offering new products for 2018 tax refund loans. Automobile dealerships and furniture stores are also common places that offer … Read more

What is the first day to file taxes?

refund schedule calendar

The first day to file taxes is in the first week of January in most cases. The IRS will begin processing and accepting returns on January 29, 2018.  Many tax preparation companies have announced dates for 2018.  Below are the dates for TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct and other big box tax preparation services. Updated: January … Read more

IRS Form 8960 TurboTax error

Where's My Refund uncertainity

IRS Form 8960 is becoming a hot topic for some who are trying to file their tax return with TurboTax.  Users have been reporting an error on Line 4, different types of guidance from TurboTax and— asking why do I need to use a Net Investment Income Tax form? Should I enter zeros? Or Delete the Form? What is Form 8960 and … Read more

What is the first day to file taxes in 2015?

first day to file taxes

The first day to file taxes is January 20, 2015. The IRS begins accepting and processing returns on January 20, 2015 2016 UPDATE:  First Day to File Taxes in 2016 The first day to file taxes in 2015 was January 20, 2015.  When 2014 comes to an end and we get through the holidays, taxpayers who … Read more

Will I qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

Earned Income Tax Credit

EITC for tax year 2014, filed on your 2015 Tax Return Will I qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this year?  Your income may have changed or you might have separation/divorce issues that can change circumstances. When you file your tax return in 2015 for the 2014 tax year, income limits ad tax laws may have … Read more

Earned Income Tax Credit Qualifying Child Rules

earned income rules

Qualifying Child Tests:  relationship, age, residency and joint return. Filing for the earned income tax credit is a major credit that can increase your tax refund.  It’s important to ensure you qualify before taking this credit or your refund can be delayed.  The guidelines for a qualifying child are generally easy to understand.  Divorce, separation, … Read more

IRS Statement on 1121 Feb. 12, 2014

Hot News IRS Statement on 1121 Feb. 12, 2014 Post by I Got My Refund.     ….From the IRS site below… Early February 1121 Information A very small percentage of taxpayers may see an 1121 reference number if they check “Where’s My Refund?” after they initially were provided a projected refund date by the … Read more

TaxACT Always Free

taxACT

They say, Always Free.  If you haven’t filed, some IGMR users say TaxACT is the way to go. Free is always in my budget.  The chatter at igotmyrefund.com suggests that TaxACT has indicated a test batch of returns will be processed for potential acceptance on 1/24.  Will this week mean anything to early filers? Some … Read more

Tax Refund Loan – H&R Block Emerald Advance

tax refund loan

Go to tax refund loan products updated for 2018. Tax Refund Loans Available in November 2015 In November 2015, H&R block will begin offering their tax refund loan product called Emerald Advance which is based on the tax refund you expect to received in 2016. You may being applying for a refund loan in local … Read more

IRS Announces 2014 Tax Filing Delay and Dates

tax refund season

IRS delay announcement for next year. IRS could begin ACCEPTING returns on January 28, 2014, but as late as February 4, 2014. The original start date of 2014 tax filing season was Jan. 21 —but now a one- to two-week delay, apparently because of government shut down and push back of timeline to test test … Read more

Tax Refund Delays on the Horizon for 2014 Filing Season

Are IRS and e-file technology glitches the trend? Yes it is only mid August, and I am beginning to think about 2014 tax season.  What have we learned from the prior tax refund delays?  In 2012, after many people experienced major refund delays caused by the mess we saw with the IRS newly implemented software … Read more

IRS Form 8863 Education Credits

IRS Form 8863

On Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, the IRS plans to start processing Tax Year 2012 returns that contain IRS Form 8863 Education Credits. That is, according to Katrina, one our of IGMR users spinning in circle to figure out when she will get her tax refund. It’s usually a great thing if you qualify for education tax credits or deductions, and many students get to bump their refunds or reduce their tax debt a smidgen with this tax benefit. The early filers who flock to igotmyrefund.com and our Facebook page are starting to question whether this tax benefit was worth the hassle and say the hold up by the IRS this year for those who used the 8863 to file has put them through processing hell.

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Bart’s Thoughts

One year we had a user named Kelly that shared her thoughts on the tax season and created a following of her own. Another year we had a user BartD who has created a following of his own…which we support! Who is Bart? According to Bart he has a masters in computer engineering and computer programming and helped build the software and processing system you all are complaining about! So share your thoughts and questions for him here!

Always remember, the information we provide is purely speculative. We derive our information from personal experiences and comments made in our chat rooms and forums. We attempt to maintain the most relevant and accurate information available. However, we are neither responsible for false information nor the timeliness of refund status and delivery.

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When is Where’s My Refund Available?

IRS Where’s My Refund tool is scheduled to be available when the floodgates open for taxpayers each year around the third week of the year. We closely watch when the tool is working and when it isn’t because it seems to have a downtime pattern. The IRS has posted information about the WMR tool’s availability … Read more

January 22nd or January 30th?

Great News – My taxes are done.  Conflicting info already being passed down through the refund grapevine:  when does the IRS begin processing returns?  Well, I like to walk on the wild side, play with fire and the like; so, of course as soon as the forms were available through TurboTax today, I filed my return. … Read more

2013 Changes to the Where’s My Refund Tool

1. The expected date of when the refund will be sent will no longer be given when the return begins to be processed. 2. The refund status will be presented by way of a status bar as follows: RETURN RECEIVED – From the time the return is received until the refund has been approved the … Read more

Where is the IRS Refund Cycle Chart?

irs refund cycle chart

The refund cycle chart published by the IRS in the past has been eliminated and replaced with general information on their website about timing and where you can use the check Where’s My Refund tool. We have said goodbye to the former refund cycle chart in replacement of a standard “21 days” response from the … Read more

How early can I file my taxes online?

how to file taxes online

And when does the season begin?  It is currently Tax Year 2012.  Tax Year 2012 began on January 1, 2013 and you will file for year 2012.  Rumor has it that IRS will not issue a refund cycle chart… hmmnn, maybe because of the debacle last year?  What about the fiscal cliff?  Will that and … Read more

WHAT IS THE LINGO “HDD” VS. A “DD”?

These terms are thrown around when discussing the dates provided by the WMR. HDD was coined as “hard direct deposit” because the language from WMR says something about “your refund will be deposited on XX” and trends tell us that this is usually a firm (hard) date that doesn’t hange and pretty accurate. A DD … Read more

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