(This is a live article that is updated regularly) As the Coronavirus impact widens we are already seeing major hits to the real economy that will take the US into a recession in 2020 and into 2021. While stock markets are falling rapidly (don’t panic and sell!) people should start expecting governments to focus on battling this deadly virus. In fact Congress and the Administration have already passed a massive stimulus package, unemployment insurance extensions/boosts and additional stimulus payments. However because of these new Coronavirus relief programs and enforced staffing constraints it is also likely major government agencies, like the IRS, will shift focus and resources to execute on these programs to battle the fallout from the spread of the virus.
In fact the IRS recently announced it has stopped processing paper tax returns, with much of its staff now working remotely because of the Coronavirus pandemic. The IRS has recommended that taxpayers file their taxes electronically during the three-month extension (to July 15th, 2020) period for this year’s tax season. Congress is also discussing a further postponement of the tax deadline into October!
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Further in compliance with federal mandates IRS live assistance on telephones and responding to correspondence were essentially suspended until further notice. All of the IRS’s in-person Taxpayer Assistance centers have also been temporarily closed along with many volunteer tax preparation sites until further notice. The IRS has said however they will prioritze and keep paying out the stimulus check payments to the 100 million or so Americans eligible for them.
The above IRS closures will most certainly mean slower processing times for tax refunds, especially those with more complicated tax filing situations or where they experienced delays in prior years. While this was not officially stated on the IRS site, I cannot imagine that the IRS will get things done on time. The hundreds of comments on this article and related ones confirm this.
The IRS has announced, under the national emergency provision, that they will postpone the April 15 tax-payment deadline for millions of individuals, giving Americans an additional 90 days to pay their 2019 income-tax bills in an unprecedented move intended to ease the economic pain inflicted by the Coronavirus. The delay is available to people who owe $1 million or less. This push may also affect 2019 tax refund payments. The latest data from the IRS shows almost 60 million tax returns have been filed with refunds averaging $3,064. A Treasury Department spokesperson has said that there are currently no delays at this point, but is a fluid situation. Note – the IRS has temporarily closed all Taxpayer Assistance Centers and discontinued face-to-face service throughout the country until further notice. The IRS is continuing to process tax returns, issue refunds and help taxpayers to the greatest extent
Source : IRS
Leave a comment with your thoughts on this topic if you are seeing delays in getting your refund.
Hurry up and wait! I filed my taxes
1-16-20. I was pulled for an extra review on 1-28-20. I have yet to receive any nea information or my refund. Is our money getting dispures in other areas due to the colvid19!?
are tases was accepted February 9th and still have not heard anything all it says is still being processed we can real use it now my husband out off work and I’m on disabled
are tases was accepted February 9th and still have not heard anything all it says is still being processed we can real use it now my husband out off work and I’m on disabled
My tax return was accepted February 8 and its still saying still processing a date will be provided when available. I still have yet to receive any info on when I will be getting my return. In this time of need…during this pandemic this is so stressful and my family is left without that money is needed more than ever dont know what the future beholds as of now…no one is saying anything no letter no anything i just really want answers please
See this article to see if you can find some tips to contact IRS – https://savingtoinvest.com/how-can-i-actually-speak-to-a-real-person-or-agent-at-the-irs-phone-numbers-that-work/
Same situation.Accepted 2/26 looked at transcripts tc570.Processing date 4/06.Called IRS.Useless l.Told me that my taxes are under “review” starting 4/06/20 WTH! So it was flagged for review but IRS wont even start to review until 4/06.And then it can be 45 days AFTER THAT.but washington is talking about a stimulus pkg?What is wrong with these ppl?Process the TAX RETURNS STUPID…THEN WE WONT NEED A STIMULUS PKG SO FRIGGIN IRRITATED.
I was an early tax dooer this year, january 28th my taxes were accepted. Waited and waited and nothing. I call the IRS in which they tell me my refund Is under review because of tax credits I did this year and I wouldn’t recieve my refund until mid May! I just got layed off from my job, I have 2 kids, both have birthdays coming up, bills need to be paid! Screw the stimulus package… just give me my money! Its MY money! My money i worked very hard for last year, and your telling me that my family has to suffer because you want to do an extra review?!?!?! Oh I am absolutely livid right now with everything going on.
Okay so this is my issue. My taxes January 28th 2020 + I never received a letter until March 9th saying that I need to verify my identity and it’s been two weeks since I verified my identity and I don’t want to waste the whole 9 weeks to get my money I need a car I need close any app place to live and I need my money and it still says the same thing on the irs.gov sick they received my taxes that they are processing everyday I look at it everyday I do and I’m tired of it I need my money I tried calling the verify IRS place they couldn’t answer the phones I called the 24/7 place and they couldn’t answer the phones so what the heck’s going on with that cuz I want to know what’s going on with that because if I have any more issues and they’re not telling me about him or you know calling me or anything I wish they would call me and let me know something else is wrong because I’m sick and tired of waiting
See some more options (that worked) to contact IRS – https://savingtoinvest.com/how-can-i-actually-speak-to-a-real-person-or-agent-at-the-irs-phone-numbers-that-work/
My tax return was accepted February 3 and put under review on February 19. I still have yet to receive any info on when I will be getting my return. In this time of need being self employed that money is needed more than ever
Amen to that
My boyfriend’s taxes we’re accepted 1-27 and he got a letter of review 2weeks ago. His not seeing any changes online. Our twins need carseats and diapers. We’re with everyone else where’s everyone’s refunds they work hard for and taxes are usually the only way we get to fix stuff and stock up necessities!
I filed my taxes and they were accepted January 27th. In late February I called the IRS whom stated I was going to be under review starting March 9th and it could last 60 days. I can’t do anything until May 8th. You would think with wanting to stimulate the economy they would push refunds faster. I am struggling to make it another 7 weeks. It should not take this long to verify income.
I am in the exact same situation. I filed the same day as you. When I had not received My refund after several weeks I called and the only information they could give me was that I would receive a letter in the mail. Weeks later I receiveD the letter post marked March 9th with a 60 day review. I called tax payer advocate assistance and was told that my situation wasn’t dyer. Advocate explained a dyer situation is homelessness or imprisonment. I told her I am running out of money and an eviction isn’t unprovable. My partner owns a small business and isn’t able to work due to covid and my hours have been cut dramatically but I’m still employed. She told me that if I used the advocate services that it would increase the time to receive any information by several months and that I would no longer be able to ask questions regarding my return. Long story short, I have no idea when I’ll receive my return. I’m not worried that having a reviewed return could affect receiving the stimulus check. I really hope that doesn’t happen.
Help!!! I have a TAS. I have called several times for another update as I was suppose to receive my money last 2 weeks ago. Yes, I am ex-military and trying to remain civilized. But I need my funds. I have a family of 10. I should be able to speak to my TAS and find out why my money has not posted to my account. I did talk to a gentleman at the IRS on 03/20/2020 and he said that my file was with injured spouse. This should have been expedited since I had a hardship. If I did not file the form with the taxes, I would understand that it takes some time to get the money back. But this was filed with the taxes. I have contacted FL Senate and Representative for District 19. Foodstamps are a joke $89 dollars. Someone need to make the IRS step up. My taxes was accepted on 01/28/2020. Laws need to be changed regarding CTC and EITC because this is hurting your people – remember the ones that votes and pay your salary.
Please send refunds my children and I don’t know what else to do. With no income due to job being closed down the is all I have to rely on. My car is needing repair so we have no transportation to get food and other necessities. Please help
I’m with you on this, we’re in the same boat! My vehicle also needs repairing. I had to file a Amended Return, they received it on 3/5/20. And they say it can take up to 16 weeks to process from date received. What are people suppose to do when jobs were forced to close and the shelter in place order has been issued? I want my refund now!
Im having the same exact issue smh
Same issue, the “Wheres My Amended Return” site indicated that they received it March 16, so it should take 4 MONTHS to process?! Hopefully that is on the long side and it will take less time than that. My accountant originally put the money towards my 2020 taxes, and I just need a refund instead… so I am waiting 16 weeks due to a minor glitch.
Same thing happened to me, I filed my taxes then had to file an amendment. I included bank routing information but haven’t received refund or stimulus money. Does anyone know if filing an amendment also delays getting stimulus money as I haven’t gotten it and using the “get my payment” on the IRS site says its unable to determine my eligible but im 100% certain im eligible…
I also filed and was accepted on Jan 27th. No update ever on the website, but I received a letter on March 9th, so 6 weeks later? saying they were holding for 60 days for income verification. I thought it was just me and so weird.
I filed on 1/28 and mines said the same thing. Turns out I had to file a Amended Return that takes up to 16 weeks to process.
I filed Jan single father of 4 can’t work covid-19 no more money also have my mom 78 who stays with me my refund is the only help in sight where the fudge is it
Filed my returns on the 2/14/2020 still sayn processing dnt have a day either. Just pryn that the covid-19 dosen t affect the house hold..
We need our refund!!!! While politicians quarantine from their summer homes and luxury Apts REAL PEOPLE ARE SUFFERING! Send us our freggin tax refund WTF!
IRS IS FULL OF IT.. THERE HOLDING PEOPLES REFUNDS AS LONG AS THEY CAN. A FACEBOOK PAG “WHERE IS NY REFUND” HAS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCE NO WAY THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE UNDER REVIEW!!!
Yeah i filed my taxes on 2-25-20. Stlill says processing will give a date when they have one. Its been well over 21 days. Please help money is gone and need to move asap!!!!!!
It’s not a refund, it’s my money. I’m still waiting since 2/24. I did mine last year and paid what I had to but didn’t send the forms in till this year but I did pay what was owed last year. Still waiting
It’s not a refund, it’s my money. I’m still waiting since 2/24. I did mine last year and paid what I had to but didn’t send the forms in till this year but I did pay what was owed last year. Still waiting
Filed January 29,2020 still saying processing they are a trip release people funds when jobs are closing things is happening and people need there money it’s ridiculous and then they got these millionaires and billionaires not paying taxes period but the poor and middle class is and the holding our funds release it.
I filed 1/9/2020 receive on 1/28/2020 and accepted then a day later it’s says receive and still being processed got a letter from them 2 wks later stating income verification and has to wait for 60 days
Update
Filed 1/24 accepted 1/27
Id verify 3/2
3/20 got my deposit date of 3/25
So it took them 2 full weeks to process, and im getting $$ the 3rd week.
Idk y they tell everyone 9 weeks?
Hang in there. Also, the forums @ igotmyrefund.com really helped me out.
Hope this helps.
A few weeks ago my income tax was withheld and sent to the treasury to cover some of my debt with student loans. With the new assistance provided by government it’s saying that garnishment will be stopped temporarily until the Coronavirus crisis is over, I’m just wondering will my income tax be returned back to me so that I may use it to help my family get thru this crisis? Please give me some insight on this matter if possible. Thank you.
Week 3 still processing . We need money now. Jobs are closing
I understand the IRS measures of precautions because of identity theft, but there should measures put into place to assist Americans owed refunds. A stimulus package is a great idea, but the government can save giving away money when all they have to do pay the people they owe. Simple logic.
Filed 1/27/2020, IRS sent me a letter on 2/27/2020 stating I did not file my 2014 return so my 2019 will be held.. I sent my 2014 return same day to 3 different irs address through usps priority, called multiple times until I was advised I can fax the proof ( wont be processed but atleast my 2019 gets released..) well it finally released on 3/11 and I’m currently still awaiting a status change from processing… I’ve called multiple times again and just being advised wait two weeks to 21 days. During this Covid19 crisis this is horrible to have to wait so long after I originally filed in Jan. My family is depending on this and we have not been able to prepare for this crisis, businesses are closing by next week and they know this and still taking their times. The government smh…
I filed 2-17-20 and I’m still waiting. I checked where’s my refund and it says still being processed.
I filed in December I got a letter mine is still in processing through the IRS where’s my refund they say 60 days I may not get it till April 24th and from what I’m seeing maybe not even then
Due to the crisis. I wish they would expedite the Federal returns to people who have returns owed back to them. My family is depending on it and our small business is depending on the return. We were fortunate to file pretty early, they received it, but were still waiting…
People are starving get them the money they deserve
what you the government took from them!!!!!!!
My husband is a barber and self-employed and due to him being self-employed we can’t get unemployment to do all together we’re pretty much screwed all barber shops in all beauty salons got shut down the other day he is our only income I’m on my last $20 and I am freaking out I don’t know what to do my cabinets are almost empty I have 3 teenager’s/ 1 College kid that is now home from college and other three from school I don’t know what to do I need my tax return
Really sorry to hear that Andrea. Hard to say if you will get your tax refund anytime soon. I feel bad for your situation and want to help you and others in the same boat. As such I am going to put aside all my earnings from this site this month – around $500 – and give $50 to 10 people. So one for you and your husband. I can only do PayPal or Amazon. So please send me your email linked to either of these options and will send it to you. Email has to match name in some way to confirm identity. You can email me directly at [email protected]
Andrea Molla My husband is a barber as well, and he was told to look into unemployment even tho its a process it is doable , We know a hair stylist who was just approved for it so double check before you count it out because i thought the same thing
Everybody call ur local news about them holding our refunds this I’s Bullshit start protesting let’s get this looked at
Yes and I agree with that someone. Should take a closer look at this situation because it’s not fair please let us know what is going on
I filed 1/30 and i got the 45 day review. Last week it showed i have a deposit date of 3/18. Thats today and still nothing. Could they still be holding mine?
I filed 1/27 verifief 2/13 been processing since 2/15 STILL WAITING HOW CAN WE FOLLOW CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS WHEN WE NEED OUR MONEY FROM THE IRS
Mailed 2/7, processing 3/6, still processing 3/13. Never has it taken this long even with mail. No updates. No job and was relying on this to get by for a while. Now the kids are home all day…
Would love to hear if anyone has updates. Please get our refunds processed!
Please let me know if you get any updates
I filed 1/24 got put on a 60 day review and am still waiting with two kids and a newborn haven’t worked in two months and was about to go back but every restaurant is shut down here. I got a tax advocate but now no one is answering at the office . They need to just release the taxes for people. All the food is rapidly disappearing and I have no money for food or toilet paper. I don’t know what to do. My older kids are out of school now so I can’t have them eat there anymore. This is just insane!!
I filed 1/30 and I am STILL WAITING! IRS says it’s being reviewed, allow them 60 days to finish! I can’t BELIEVE THAT!! I was relying on my refund for a vehicle, and now all the shutdowns! It’s absolutely RIDICULOUS! They need to give people their money IMMEDIATELY!! This is definitely not the time to hold refunds! Very upsetting
I filed on 1/28/2020 and was accepted , it’s March 17 and I’m STILL waiting on on refund with 3 kids and 1 otw and no work due to Corona virus. I need my refund to survive!!!
Filed 02/28. Had to mail in because of a stupid dependent issue. Would not allow e-filing because of a mistake by another taxpayer that couldn’t be undone. It is now March 17th, and my tax return has not yet been considered accepted. I know it isn’t technically “late” yet but seems to be taking longer than normal based on the research I’ve done.
The IRS has delayed processing refunds before the announcement of Covid-19. There are so many people receiving 45to60 day reviews/holds. Our money should be released ASAP. We need more complaints to be heard regarding this issue.
I E-FILED my tax returns , i have received my State but have been yet to receive the FED. I filed on Jan 28th and still no FED. If i owed the Fed’s They would have garnished my already small wages days after i filed. This is a forum to vent i believe and no one from the IRS will be reading this at this point . I love my country but i am not thrilled with this government at all. So sad land of the free home of the taxed.
Filed 1/24
Had to verify id this year since i switched banks. Irs says it takes 9 weeks to process after id verification! Kids r out of school and everthings shut down as of midnight tonight! I literally just got my last unemployment payment of $300! FML! I need my $$$$!
I filed my taxes 1/27/20… I’m still waiting. I remember when Rapid refund actually meant rapid refund when you get it back within 24 hours times have changed a lot…
I’m not sleeping up late waiting for 12 midnight to check refund status… just for it to say they have it and it’s Processing even if I want to go grocery shopping for the coronavirus on my household items in case they do I lock in I won’t be able to even afford it… there is no food left in stores and I’m really eating noodles after a 12hour shift… and that’s all I have for my kids… not only that I would grab a burger here or there but it’s closing down for a few weeks. By the time I get paid I will have money no food‍♀️‍♀️
Filed on Jan 15th. ID verified on Feb 11th. Still waiting ….
Foodstamp allocations during coronavirus. Emergency funds for water juice and etc. Whomever have a card should received help. No one should have to go to office for aid in fear of getting sick. We need first aid kits for health n safety asap.
I work at hotel an have lost wages due to coronavirus an irs still holding my refund i filed 2/17/2020 an im still waiting
Filed 01/27 and still waiting. I may be out of work due to the virus and IRS holding returns
We filed 2-6 still processing usually have first week of march
Have been waiting way 2 long for my refund which was filed on the 7th of February …I filed electronically,with direct deposit which is supposed to be the fastest way to get it back 3 weeks,they claimed it’s now been a month
I filed min Feb 3 I contacted the IRS and they told me mine was selected for a 60-day review.
Taxation is theft…
Absolutely
Still waiting on mine as I filed 1/24/20?
It’s now march 12th ,2020
At a time of need with the coronavirus
I heard it would delay for 2.5 – 4.0 months from the day it filed. Not bad at all compare 4 yrs ago. Usually it only takes 10 – 14 days. Our economy is a little bit down, stocks, etc due to corona virus (Covid19). Politic issue has also an effect etc etc..
I would think with recent crisis
They could wait on wage clarifying it will come out the next year then if person is found to owe they can pay the next season you say you will help American people but no help here been since February and no refund due to much wages was entered
I totally agree with all. We filed our taxes prior to COVID-19. We filed bc we need our money just like the government think it will help those others. Well, what about us? Give me my refund I filed in February because that was going to and will help me as much as the stimulus will help others. I asked that question because they should have thought that will feasible for us, as well. I get the same message processing and haven’t received a stimulus payment yet either. Got a message they will notify me with a date. So so so so so frustrated with IRS. TRUMP SHOULD HAVE MANDATED THEM TO GET MORE HELP WITH SOMETHING THIS HUGE TO PROCESS DOING TAX SEASON.
Can they not work from home like others have been doing? The fact that we cant even contact anyone is making it worse. We should be able to get a hold of someone who can give us answers.