In some cases, it’s immediately obvious that your e-filed return doesn’t have all of the information it needs, and the IRS can reject the e-filing right away. However, it sometimes takes more complete processing to discover that vital tax information isn’t included with your return.

Can a tax refund be delayed if you e-file?

Even if you’ve e-filed your return, there are still situations in which the IRS acknowledges that your refund might get delayed. Unfortunately, some of them involve much more serious problems. The worst-case scenario is when you’ve been the victim of identity theft.

When to call the IRS if you haven’t received your tax return?

You should only call if it has been more than three weeks since you e-filed or six weeks since you mailed a paper return. In most cases, you should get a letter in the mail if there is an issue with your taxes. I hadn’t received one.

What are the advantages of filing your tax return electronically?

E-filing has a number of advantages that are beneficial both to the IRS in its processing of your return and to you in getting faster refunds. They include the following: E-filing is more accurate, largely because the software most taxpayers use to help them file electronically corrects math errors.

What to do if your tax return has not been accepted?

If it has been over 21 days since your return was being accepted by the IRS (or 6 weeks if you filed a paper return) and the tax refund status has not changed or WMR has no updated message for delays, you can call the IRS and speak with an agent concerning your tax refund.

When to call the IRS for tax refund?

You can call the IRS on 1-800-829-1040 between 7 AM – 7 PM local time Monday-Friday. Some people may also receive a formal IRS notice requesting specific information, which often contain a number to call that is different to the general one above.