Millions of Americans are waiting for their tax returns, some of which seem to take longer than they would like, as the 2025 tax season draws to a close.
The actual end of the tax season is April 15 (not including any extensions that may be granted to certain taxpayers).
Hold on, there must be a reason why the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is taking longer than normal to process your tax refund, but it’s not necessarily a “bad” thing.
Waiting for an IRS return can be like watching water boil: it seems to move more slowly the more you need it.
Don’t worry, though; fate isn’t always to blame. Technical details can occasionally slow down the procedure. The good news?
If you know where to seek, you can find a solution for many of these problems.
The most frequent causes of tax refund delays
Let’s begin with the fundamentals. Your statement contains errors, the quintessential “invisible enemy.”
Missing documents, calculations that don’t add up, or a misspelled Social Security number can put your procedure in the limbo of manual reviews.
Indeed, even though it may sound archaic, the IRS still uses people to clean up these mess-ups, which results in additional days (or weeks).
Did you aware that claiming tax credits such as the ACTC or EITC can cause your finances to stall?
Although these benefits are helpful, the IRS thoroughly examines them to prevent fraud. Expect to wait up to six months if there are discrepancies. The agency freezes everything until it verifies that you are the one requesting the return if there are concerns of identity theft.
Issues with direct deposit are an additional detail that many people ignore. Your money could be sent to the IRS or somewhere else if you make a single mistake in your bank account.
Even worse, the legislation permits you to utilize your return to settle any outstanding bills (school loans, back taxes, etc.) before they are due.
Don’t undervalue the risk of procrastination however. The IRS may withhold your current refund until you improve your circumstances if you failed to file returns in prior years.
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The same is true during busy times, such as April, when millions of people wait until the final few days to file their taxes because the systems are overloaded with procedures.
How can the procedure be unblocked?
The IRS suggests taking these steps.
First, maintain your composure and go over your statement as though it were your final exam. Verify the figures, double-check each calculation, and ensure that all forms are attached. A stipend?
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Although typical errors are decreased by using software such as TurboTax or H&R Block, you still review everything before submitting.
Visit the IRS website’s “Where is my refund tool?” if you have already filed and the funds have not yet been received.
If there are any particular warnings, like requests for further documents, you can view them there. React promptly if they ask for something because each day that passes means that you will have to wait longer.
If the issue is more serious and you need the money right away, contact 1-877-777-4778.
Tell them why you need the money, such a medical bill or the possibility of being evicted, and they will see if there is a way to speed up the procedure.
Naturally, to speed up assistance, have all of your documentation on hand.
What if the IRS made the mistake? It occurs, but it is uncommon. Get in touch with the agency personally if it has been more than 21 days since your electronic return was approved.
Here, perseverance (together with a little patience) usually makes all the difference.
This Information has been sourced from Elmira.
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