IRS phone # Tax Refund

Discussion in 'Credit Talk' started by mindcrime2, Feb 14, 2002.

  1. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    Does anyone have a phone number to the IRS where someone could check on their tax refund status? I have 800-829-1040, and anytime I call, it says they are experiencing a high call volume and cannot take my call. The number can be toll or toll-free don't care either way, just as long as I can talk to someone.
     
  2. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    try 1 800 829 4477
     
  3. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    p.s they update every friday, the info on your taxes will not change daily but tomorrow can possibly be different from todays, then wont change again until next friday.
     
  4. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    Thanks Kell. You said they only update every Friday, does that mean they only deposit on Friday at midnight as well? I ask because I'm nearing the end of the time they said it would take for e-file/direct deposit to be received.
     
  5. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    yes, if you did a strait direct deposit e-file (no ral) you usually get about 2 fridays after you filed. we have been doing elec filing for about 10 years and without getting a ral it has never taken longer than 3 fridays to recieve the money. if you e file and get a paper check mailed in return it takes the full 3 fridays. kelly
     
  6. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    Thanks again Kelly. Just one more question, and forgive my ignorance, (this is only the second year I have not hired a professional to do my taxes), but what is a ral?
    Tomorrows my 2nd Friday, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
     
  7. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    oh BTW im not sure if is is the same everywhere but our money doesnt hit the credit union until 5 or 6 am from them, i'm not sure if they do it at mid and it takes that long to appear or if they transmit at 5 or 6am. also some years it 5am on the friday and some its saturday. :)
     
  8. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    My bank updates at midnight. *I think.* Otherwise it may be 8am like my c.c.c.
     
  9. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    Refund Anticipation Loan, like they loan you the amount of your refund right away for a fee of course!
     
  10. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    if you had it transmitted by wednesday i'm sure it will be in the bank tomorrow (2nd friday) happy waiting!!
     
  11. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    Yes, I remember that option. Didn't opt for it though, wasn't that desperate. Also didn't want them placing a hard inq. on my report. Thanks again for all your info :)

    <edit>

    I filed on 2/1/02, and it was accepted the same day. Don't know when it was transmitted though.
     
  12. kell393

    kell393 Well-Known Member

    you're welcome! and if it was accepted you're good to go!
     
  13. Christi

    Christi Well-Known Member

    This will tell you when you *should* get your direct deposit...however mine should have been the 15th and will be tomorrow. You can call 800-808-4262 ext 277 and speak with a live person (after holding for 20 minutes) and they can look up your status.

    Transmitted and
    accepted (by Noon)
    between .........................Direct Deposit./.Paper Check Mailed
    Jan 11 and Jan 17, 2002-- Jan 25, 2002-- Feb 1, 2002
    Jan 17 and Jan 24, 2002-- Feb 1, 2002-- Feb 8,2002
    Jan 24 and Jan 31, 2002-- Feb 8, 2002-- Feb 15, 2002
    Jan 31 and Feb 7, 2002-- Feb 15, 2002-- Feb 22, 2002
    Feb 7 and Feb 14, 2002-- Feb 22, 2002-- Mar 1, 2002
    Feb 14 and Feb 21, 2002-- Mar 1, 2002-- Mar 8, 2002
    Feb 21 and Feb 28, 2002-- Mar 8, 2002-- Mar 15, 2002
    Feb 28 and Mar 7, 2002-- Mar 15, 2002-- Mar 22, 2002
    Mar 7 and Mar 14, 2002-- Mar 22,2002-- Mar 29, 2002
    Mar 14 and Mar 21, 2002-- Mar 29, 2002-- Apr 5, 2002
    Mar21 and Mar 28, 2002-- Apr 5, 2002-- Apr 12, 2002
    Mar 28 and Apr 4, 2002-- Apr 12, 2002-- Apr 19, 2002
    Apr 4 and Apr 11, 2002-- Apr 19, 2002-- Apr 26, 2002
    Apr 11 and Apr 18, 2002-- Apr 26, 2002-- May 3, 2002
    Apr 18 and Apr 25, 2002-- May 3, 2002-- May 10, 2002
    Apr 25 and May 2, 2002-- May 10, 2002-- May 17, 2002
    May 2 and May 9, 2002-- May 17, 2002-- May 24, 2002
    May 9 and May 16, 2002-- May 24, 2002-- May 31, 2002
    May 16 and May 23, 2002-- May 31, 2002-- Jun 7, 2002
    May 23 and May 30, 2002-- Jun 7, 2002-- Jun 14, 2002
     
  14. mindcrime2

    mindcrime2 Well-Known Member

    Christi, thanks for the chart. According to it, I should be receiving my refund tomorrow, same as you.
     
  15. star

    star Well-Known Member

    the # for e- filers is 1-800-353-0708, mine went in just an hour ago, its 3:39 am right now, I efiled on 1/31
     
  16. iamsamiam

    iamsamiam Well-Known Member

    You posted the phine number for New York residents.
     
  17. SisterGirl

    SisterGirl Well-Known Member

    I completed my return thru Tele-File on 2/5,& just went online to my bank & they deposited my refund today(2/15).

    Sister Girl
     
  18. iamsamiam

    iamsamiam Well-Known Member

    We did ours e-file on the 1st and it was also in this morning.
     
  19. Melissa

    Melissa Well-Known Member

    Freakin bank and their damn changing names:( I think my refund is lost now because of it. Ours was accepted 2/6/02 and said we should get ours back on 2/15(today) but no go, no direct deposits have been posted to this account today. I just know ours is going to be mailed now because of Routing number not matching the bank name:( I hate this firstar/usbank transition. It has been a total headache for me:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  20. Christi

    Christi Well-Known Member

    It *might* be the IRS. I filed and was accepted on 1-27-02. Mine should have been deposited last Friday the 8th and wasn't. The IRS shows the deposit was released today and they confirmed the routing number and account number, but the bank does NOT have it yet. The IRS said there are some computer "glitches" and to give it a few more days. You can call 800-808-4262 ext 277.....be prepared to hold at least 10-15 minutes and you can speak with a live rep and get a status.
     

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