{"id":20210,"date":"2023-02-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=20210"},"modified":"2023-06-02T19:42:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T00:42:23","slug":"5-reasons-your-tax-refund-may-be-delayed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/5-reasons-your-tax-refund-may-be-delayed\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Tax Refund Taking So Long?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Millions of people look forward to getting a tax refund at tax time.\u00a0 It\u2019s their chance to pay down debt, catch up on bills or treat themselves to something nice.\u00a0 While most tax refunds are issued within 21 days, there are things that can delay your tax refund.\u00a0 Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea not to spend the cash until it\u2019s in your account.\u00a0 Here are some reasons the IRS<\/a> may delay your tax refund.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You chose to file a paper return<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most taxpayers e-file their returns, but there is still a small group of people who’d rather file by paper.\u00a0 With that approach, it can take 4 weeks for your return to be processed.\u00a0 Then you\u2019ll have to wait a few more weeks for the IRS to issue your tax refund.\u00a0 E-filing is faster and easier, especially when you use ezTaxReturn<\/a>.\u00a0 You can e-file in just 30 minutes and begin tracking your tax refund shortly after acceptance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You claimed the EITC or ACTC<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some people like filing their taxes as soon as they get their W-2 so they can get their tax refund as fast as possible.\u00a0 Just bear in mind that if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit<\/a> or the Additional Child Tax Credit<\/a>, you won’t be getting your money as quick as you think.\u00a0 Due to anti-fraud laws, the IRS isn\u2019t allowed to issue your tax refund before mid-February.\u00a0 That means you may not get your money until March.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Your return was rejected<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A major perk of e-filing with a tax program like ezTaxReturn<\/a> is that you\u2019ll know whether your return was accepted or rejected within 24 hours.\u00a0 If your return is rejected, you will not receive your tax refund until you have corrected the issue and refiled the return.\u00a0 So, make sure you\u2019re checking your emails to stay in the loop.\u00a0 Mismatch errors are one of the most common causes of rejection.\u00a0 You must enter the correct name, date of birth and Social Security numbers for you, your spouse and dependents.\u00a0 If the information you provide doesn\u2019t match the Social Security Administration\u2019s records, the IRS won\u2019t accept your return.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Entering the wrong prior year adjusted gross income (AGI)<\/a> is another common issue.\u00a0 Luckily, this problem can easily be fixed by downloading a copy of last year\u2019s return.\u00a0 Your AGI can be found on line 11 of your 2021 Form 1040.\u00a0 If you filed late in the year or didn\u2019t bother filing at all, your AGI is 0.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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You provided the wrong direct deposit information<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Direct deposit is the fastest and safest way to get your tax refund, but you must provide the correct routing and account numbers.\u00a0 Get it wrong and you may delay your refund by a few weeks or months.\u00a0 Typically, when the IRS is unable to deposit your money, they\u2019ll issue a check to the address listed on your return instead.\u00a0 That\u2019s the best-case scenario.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not so lucky and the account number you entered belongs to someone else, you\u2019ll need to rely on your bank for help.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Your tax refund was seized to pay a debt<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Believe it or not, the IRS can take your tax refund and apply it to certain debts.\u00a0 If there\u2019s anything remaining once you\u2019ve satisfied your debt, it will be deposited into your bank account.\u00a0 You can lose your tax refund over back taxes, defaulted federal student loans, unpaid child support, and overdue spousal support payments.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Millions of people look forward to getting a tax refund at tax time.\u00a0 It\u2019s their chance to pay down debt, catch up on bills or treat themselves to something nice.\u00a0 While most tax refunds are issued within 21 days, there are things that can delay your tax refund.\u00a0 Therefore, it\u2019s a good idea not to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Is My Tax Refund Taking So Long?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You have big plans for your tax refund and it can't come fast enough. Why is your tax refund taking so long? 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