Stimulus Check:  Updated March 30th, 2020 at 8:15 PMThis is a rapidly developing story.  Stay with igotmyrefund.com and it will be updated as more information is published about the 2020 Stimulus Check.  Updates in green below. A 2020 stimulus check is likely to be coming your way soon if you meet certain requirements. An aid package has […]

Did you receive a 4464C Letter or CP05 Notice from the IRS? A lot of taxpayers are waiting on their tax refund. Instead of a direct deposit, they are stuck looking at the message “…still processing…” on the IRS Where’s My Refund tool after 21 days has passed since they filed their return. Some have […]

IRS Transaction Codes and Error Codes are used while your tax return and tax refund are being processed. Trying to decipher what they mean? You might see these codes when you look at your tax transcripts.  These are common three digit IRS transactions codes associated with your tax return and tax refund.  Not all IRS are listed, but […]

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If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) you will have values on Form 1040 Lines 18a and/or 18b.  If you claimed these credits, your refund is subject the the PATH Act.

Early Direct Deposit of Tax Refunds If you are expecting a tax refund, you probably want it as soon as possible. The deposit table below should help. We all know that direct deposit is quicker than snail mail. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an early direct deposit? The good news is that some people can […]

How to Stop Student Loan Tax Refund Offset It may come as a shock to many people if they are expecting a tax refund but instead face a student loan tax refund offset. Student loans are a sticky subject for many former college students.  Let’s look at the process to understand how to stop a student […]

2020 IRS Cycle Code Chart UPDATED January 2020 By using the chart below, you can translate your IRS cycle code into the calendar date in which your account posted to the master file. Your IRS cycle code can be found on your “account” transcript displayed as an eight digit sequence of numbers- such as 20200405.  […]

Do you have a utility shut off or eviction notice and your tax return is still being processed? If your tax return is still being processed and you filed what seems to be a long time ago, you are not alone. It’s not always a vacation and shopping spree fund. A lot people depend on […]

UPDATED MARCH 2020 If the IRS fraud detection filters triggered a review of your tax return for income and wage verification, it could be a hold up. So pull out your W2s and 1099s, your tax return could go old school. Why? IRS wage verification. It seems people might need evidence to prove that their […]

The current tax season is moving at a slower pace than last year.  We have noticed an uptick in complaints about refund timing and IRS Transaction Code 570. The IRS has reported an increase in tax returns filed, but they have issued almost a million less refunds compared to the same timeframe in 2017.  This […]

Millions of taxpayers who expect a tax refund can also expect tax refund delays in 2018. 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 […]

What do the IRS Reference Numbers Mean? The below codes are IRS reference numbers that you might see when you check the status of your tax refund on Where’s My Refund? These are different than transaction codes on Account Transcript. Tax Refund Reference Codes: 1001 – Refund paper check mailed more than 4 weeks ago See IRM […]

Avoid tax related identity theft and file taxes early. After the Equifax breach in 2017, many people may have placed a security freeze on their credit reports or began using credit monitoring services.  This DOES NOT prevent tax related identity theft. There is a huge pool of potential victims. The breach put millions of tax […]

Direct Deposit into a traditonal checking account is the most popular way to receive your tax refund.  According to the IRS, “8 out of 10 people use e-file and direct deposit to get their tax refund.” There are also several other ways you can choose to have your tax refund sent. Good old Tax Topic 152 will remind you […]

What is an IP Pin? An identify protection pin (IP Pin) is a method used by the IRS to verify your identify. It is a 6-digit number assigned and issued by the IRS. It is different than an e-file pin which is self selected by the taxpayer. A scam that crooks like to use is filing […]

If you don’t already know, the new tax reform law has been passed.  Here is what you need to know about it to file your taxes in 2018: not much.  The tax reform effective date is not retroactive, for the most part. When you file your taxes in 2018, it is for the 2017 tax year. […]

Although employers are required to send you a W-2 by January 31st of each year, if you are expecting a refund, you may want to know if you can file your tax return with your last paystub. The answer is yes; you can do anything you want. However, you should not rely on your last […]

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 […]

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 […]

The IRS has a mo’ money mo’ problems problem. Or maybe it’s a NO money ‘mo problems problem. Which one is it? Let’s be real, we are all slightly traumatized tax nuts. But tax law changes and the economy leave the IRS holding the bag. It might be a surprise, but I’m not going to […]

Most people already know about the tax refund delay for 2017.  This isn’t because the IRS just feels like holding your money for fun this year. The IRS introduced us to this back at the end of 2015 but some are just finding out about it now.  Let it be known– if you claimed the Earned […]

Anticipating your tax refund? Of course! If you want to make the most of your tax refund, you are like a lot of other people. Who doesn’t want to get back a chunk of the money they earned from Uncle Sam? For many folks, it’s the largest lump sum payment they will receive in the […]

‘Twas the night before Taxmas, I sat at the table; I planned to file taxes, as soon as I was able. The children were asking, for new gadgets and toys; so they could have things, like all other girls and boys. Sadly for them, I had ideas of my own. I had planned to pay […]

Did you lose or never receive your W2? We don’t always have the greatest organizational skills, do we? Or perhaps a former employer had the wrong mailing address.  Important tax documents can be easy to misplace or maybe we just didn’t receive them when we were supposed to. We certainly don’t want to incur penalties […]

Do you have a rejected tax return? First, don’t worry. If you e-filed your tax return and the IRS rejected it, you have a second chance to correct the mistakes and resubmit. In some cases, you may be able to retransmit the return electronically.  Other rejected returns may require you to file by paper and mail […]

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 […]

Just kidding, that’s really not the name of the new law which took affect in 2017. But what is this new law anyway? It’s called the PATH Act.  The “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015” is part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 enacted on December 18, 2015.  It has hundreds of provisions […]

A Tax Advocate is “your voice at the IRS” A Tax Advocate might help your stalled tax refund. The bureaucracy surrounding the tax code and Internal Revenue Service can turn into a nightmare to navigate. The IRS has done a fairly decent job of making many of the basic processes that are important to the taxpayer […]

Checking Your Return Status with IRS Tax Refund Caped Crusaders For Crying Out Loud, Where’s My Refund? Call us crazy but when your IRS tax refund still didn’t come after 21 days, you could use a superhero who will rush in to save you from pulling your hair out and wondering why your refund still hasn’t […]

Identify and Avoid the Two Most Common Tax Scams Tax time is the peak season for criminals to try and steal your identity or scam you out of your tax return. IRS scams can easily run all year as criminals work to steal personal information and Social Security Numbers that will allow them to defraud […]

EITC and ACTC Tax Refunds Delayed Ready and waiting for that tax refund? Of course you are! Don’t get excited yet, some tax refunds delayed in 2017. Unfortunately, some taxpayers are going to have to wait a little while longer for their tax refunds in 2017. Tax refunds delayed in 2017 might be a shock […]

The Truth About Topic 152 Today, this scene is taking place all across the country. Tax Topic 152. People are waking up bleary-eyed, rolling over to reach for their iPhone and opening the IRS2Go app. A few seconds to type and re-type the SSN, select the filing status and enter the expected refund amount. What […]

The first day to file taxes is in the first week of January 2018 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 2018 First […]

What You Need to Know about your Social Security Number & your Health Insurance Company There is NOT a specific IRS form that will be mailed to request your social security number for your health insurance.  The IRS has not designated a specific form to request this information. Your health insurance company may mail you a written request which discusses […]

Get help and contact local IRS office! Still waiting for your tax refund?  Don’t spend hours on hold, visit or contact local IRS office.  Talk to a human. Find phone numbers and locations here. Thousands of refunders have spent hours on hold with the IRS only to get very few answers.  Your local IRS office is there to […]

Turbo Tax Stops Transmitting State Tax Returns – Refunds Cancelled Here is the latest tax news about State Tax Refunds Cancelled: Turbo Tax tax software has stopped transmitting state income tax returns due to a problem with over 16,000 fraudulent returns in 18 states being transmitted using their software according to this article on Forbes. So starting yesterday […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is an Exemption Certificate Number (ECN)? An ECN is an Exemption Certificate Number. This is a new 2015 tax return term and requirement for some tax returns. It will likely become common lingo for tax season because the healthcare rules and IRS penalties are new this year. Do I need an ECN? An Exemption […]

We all have our own reasons for being the first to file our taxes each year. And though some may chastise early filers, some have damn good reasons to file taxes early. Some people are still waiting on a tax refund from last year and that just plain sucks. And, in some cases it can […]

Interpreting the IRS Transcript, Hub and Cycle Date Theories is Making Heads Spin There was incorrect information passed around since last week by others, which has caused a lot of unnecessary worry for people. Let’s clear some of that up: Return processing locations are not called “hubs”. If you want to use correct terms, they […]

That’s what our users are starting to chatter about–is the government running out of money and IRS holding out on tax refunds? We sit now wondering if this question arises from sheer anxiety, hype because of political views, fact or fiction? Should our users be patient or panic? Mixed feelings on my part after reading […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]