If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

Does injured spouse really take 11 weeks?

Generally: If you file Form 8379 with a joint return electronically, the time needed to process it is about 11 weeks. If you file Form 8379 with a joint return on paper, the time needed is about 14 weeks. If you file Form 8379 by itself after a joint return has already been processed, the time needed is about 8 weeks.

How long are injured spouse refunds taking?

about 14 weeks
If an injured spouse files Form 8379 along with the couple’s joint tax return, it takes about 14 weeks (11 weeks if the return is filed electronically) for the injured spouse allocation request to be processed.

When is the last day to file your tax return?

The last date to file your 2020 individual tax returns is April 15. Usually, the IRS issues refunds in as little as three weeks. The timeline is based on when you submitted your return, how you …

What happens if you owe taxes on a past due tax return?

“When the IRS pursues back tax returns, the IRS can freeze any refunds you may be due until you file the old return,” says Pickering. “The only way to fix this issue and get your refund is to file the past-due return. If you owe taxes on the old return, the IRS will take that amount out of your current year refund.”

When do I get my tax refund after filing?

Refund information is available 24 hours after e-filing or four weeks after filing paper returns. The IRS tool will tell you whether your tax return has been received, whether your tax refund has been approved, and whether it has been sent to you.

When to check the status of your tax return?

You can start checking on the status of your current year tax return within 24 hours after we’ve received your e-filed return or 4 weeks after you’ve mailed us a paper return. The application and tool are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may find the related tax information useful: Tax Topic 308, Amended Returns