Large Refund Amount

[Austin M]

My wife and I have a larger refund coming in this year than usual (just above 20k). When filing, I triple checked the credits and the information from our W2s before submitting just to be sure I was filing accurately.

Question is – do larger amounts like this tend to be delayed? Has anyone had larger returns like this before?Usually our refunds are around 7-8k max.

[Jessica]

Mine was over 22K last year and I got it direct deposit on my deposit date.

[Newbie23]

Nowhere near 20k but I wouldn’t mind it lol. Which is why the WMR message took me off guard. Guess we’ll see how long it takes to get mailed out. Thanks for the info!

[Antsymomof4]

Over a certain amount, they will mail a check because of limits on direct deposit amounts. Over 20k falls into that. Shouldn’t delay processing your return though. Congrats on the amount though!

[Newbie23]

Does anyone know about how long it takes for IRS to mail check once 846 code is completed? We chose direct deposit but WMR shows “Your tax refund check is scheduled to be mailed by February 24”

[Bizzy651]

how in the world do people get such big refunds. biggest I have ever gotten was $1944 do you withhold 40% of your checks?

[Jm684]

Mine was 18k last year and 16 this year. No delay last year and my taxes are already processed… just waiting for path at this point. Have everything filled out minus DDD but have as of 2/27

[Wick3d]

May I ask how get so much?

[Bandit6286]

I have gotten a large refund like yours for several years and my refund has on occasion been delayed a week or so longer than most. I also request direct deposit but the IRS always sends check

[momjess]

Mine was over 10k last year and I had no issues with my direct deposit.

[Ruben]

Like Shotty said, it’ll be coming in a paper check. My brother’s was delayed until June last year because he got a similar amount but they ended up auditing him. He got all the 19k but after months and of calling and calling to get his refund back. Hopefully it’s not the same for you but I wouldn’t expect it any time soon unfortunately.

[ShottyB]

Usually just means paper check is coming but don’t let bank out hold on it! They are not allowed if you argue!

[ShottyB]

Usually just means paper check is coming but don’t let bank out hold on it! They are not allowed if you argue!

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