Tax refund delay: Here’s how to track your payment if you still haven’t got your money back
SOME 35 million Americans have not yet received their tax thanks to an IRS backlog - but they can still track their payments even a few months out.
The IRS has been disbursing stimulus checks, adjusting returns and calculating a number of other credits - like the recent child tax credit - which has been adding to the agency's backlog.
That means that nearly 35 million Americans are still awaiting their tax returns according to a by the National Taxpayer Advocate.
But fear not if you are among those 35 million - you can still use some hand IRS tools to track your payments.
The allows Americans to check the status of their 2020 income tax refund by giving some information that you use when filing taxes.
This includes your Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification number, your filing status (if you're single, married, or head of household), and your refund amount in whole dollars.
The IRS warns because of the severe backlog and long call times, it's better to leave the phone as a last resort and instead check online.
Also make sure to check at least 24 hours after filing your taxes to track them.
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The IRS also has a phone app called for those who'd rather check their tax refunds while waiting for their morning commute.
The agency updates the data overnight, meaning if you don't see something in a 24 hour period, check back the next day.
After your return and refund are approved, you'll receive a personalized date to expect your money.
