Federal Tax Return Still Not Here

[Anonymous]

The federal government owes me several thousand in a tax return. We are pretty straight forward - own one house, one income, not a ton of investments that we have gains on, etc. We filed in February and still no money. Every time I try to check it just goes to an automated place that says it has been "receieved"... same when I check online. There seems to be no human that I can ask about this. Has this happened to anyone, or has anyone gotten there money very late? I need that money and want to make sure I get it!

[Anonymous]

Yes. You need to make an appointment at your local SS office. Eventually you will get a human. We got our refund almost two years later.

[Anonymous]

That happened with my mom’s tax return. We received it in July or so and they paid her about $150 in interest. The only thing I can think of is with all the chaos of the spring they’re really behind in processing some of them. Good news is that they owe you interest. Winning!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes. You need to make an appointment at your local SS office. Eventually you will get a human. We got our refund almost two years later.

You mean IRS?

[Anonymous]

You're waiting for a refund, not a return. A return is what you filed. It will be helpful to use the correct terminology. IRS has local taxpayer advocates and all members of congress have constituent service staff. Either may be able to assist you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're waiting for a refund, not a return. A return is what you filed. It will be helpful to use the correct terminology. IRS has local taxpayer advocates and all members of congress have constituent service staff. Either may be able to assist you.

OP here. Yes you are correct, I am waiting for the refund. My apologies for the confusion! How do I get in touch with someone who can help me? I just keep getting automated lines. Also how do I ensure that we get interest? Do they automatically add it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes. You need to make an appointment at your local SS office. Eventually you will get a human. We got our refund almost two years later.

You mean IRS?

Yes, sorry. IRS office. We went to one near the Whole Foods off Rockville Pike. The only way to get a human on the line (as far as I could tell) was to call the IRS office near you and ask for an appointment.

[Anonymous]

Same. I contacted my congressman and their staff got ahold of an IRS advocate who resolved it. It’s apparently happening to a ton of people this year (hearsay).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The federal government owes me several thousand in a tax return. We are pretty straight forward - own one house, one income, not a ton of investments that we have gains on, etc. We filed in February and still no money. Every time I try to check it just goes to an automated place that says it has been "receieved"... same when I check online. There seems to be no human that I can ask about this. Has this happened to anyone, or has anyone gotten there money very late? I need that money and want to make sure I get it!

You are referring to a “refund.”

The “return” is the document you file with the IRS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're waiting for a refund, not a return. A return is what you filed. It will be helpful to use the correct terminology. IRS has local taxpayer advocates and all members of congress have constituent service staff. Either may be able to assist you.

OP here. Yes you are correct, I am waiting for the refund. My apologies for the confusion! How do I get in touch with someone who can help me? I just keep getting automated lines. Also how do I ensure that we get interest? Do they automatically add it?

Interest is automatic.
To find your members of congress, go to house.gov or senate.gov and look up who they are based on your state (senate) or zip code/address (house). Go to their website and it will have a page like "get help" or "help with a federal agency" or "constituent service." click on it and follow the directions--there will probably be a web form to fill out and a consent for the office to contact the IRS on your behalf.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The federal government owes me several thousand in a tax return. We are pretty straight forward - own one house, one income, not a ton of investments that we have gains on, etc. We filed in February and still no money. Every time I try to check it just goes to an automated place that says it has been "receieved"... same when I check online. There seems to be no human that I can ask about this. Has this happened to anyone, or has anyone gotten there money very late? I need that money and want to make sure I get it!

You are referring to a “refund.”

The “return” is the document you file with the IRS.

Yes thank you, this was already pointed out. Maybe “connection over correction” is a good life motto for some of you all