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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Refund Anticipation Loan, like they loan you the amount of your refund right away for a fee of course!
if you had it transmitted by wednesday i'm sure it will be in the bank tomorrow (2nd friday) happy waiting!!
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.
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
Christi, thanks for the chart. According to it, I should be receiving my refund tomorrow, same as you.
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
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
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
