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re: Still waiting on my return from 2013
Posted on 1/12/15 at 3:34 pm to The Spleen
Posted on 1/12/15 at 3:34 pm to The Spleen
They said that sometimes when this kind of thing happens that they have to do research to make sure that it is not fraud. I filed HoH in 2012 because it helped get the max refund, but filed jointly in 2013 for the same reasons. Thank you all for your condolences.
This is for a federal refund and yes they do have a bunch of jackasses that work there. I was told three different answers the first few times I called them.
And yes I know it is a refund, sorry for the confusion.
This is for a federal refund and yes they do have a bunch of jackasses that work there. I was told three different answers the first few times I called them.
And yes I know it is a refund, sorry for the confusion.
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Posted on 1/12/15 at 3:54 pm to deuceswild
quote:My only suggestion is make sure you write down the employee number they give you as they answer the phone when you call them. Even repeat it back to them to let them know you're writing it down. (I don't think they refer to it as their "employee number." Maybe "ID number"???
I was told three different answers the first few times I called them.
) It's too late for the first calls you've made but I did learn that if you can tell them who you spoke with previously they seem to pay more attention in helping you.
They know you have them identified and they can't deny speaking with you if there is any legal action taken.
Good luck.
Posted on 1/12/15 at 4:04 pm to deuceswild
It's time to call the Taxpayer Advocate. They are created for situations just like this - where there is a hardship and IRS foolishness isn't getting anything accomplished.
Call 1-877-777-4778. Explain to them your situation. Give them the full rundown, soup to nuts.
Don't call the local office - call the national number.
I'm sorry for your loss and for all this stuff you are going through. Without knowing more than you told me, I'm guessing this has been tagged as an identity theft issue - especially with your wife deceased. The IRS is way overwhelmed with identity theft issues right now.
Also... did you receive your state refund?
Call 1-877-777-4778. Explain to them your situation. Give them the full rundown, soup to nuts.
Don't call the local office - call the national number.
I'm sorry for your loss and for all this stuff you are going through. Without knowing more than you told me, I'm guessing this has been tagged as an identity theft issue - especially with your wife deceased. The IRS is way overwhelmed with identity theft issues right now.
Also... did you receive your state refund?
Posted on 1/13/15 at 9:05 am to deuceswild
What was your marital status at the end of 2012? If you were married at the end of 2012, then you should have filed either married filing joint or married filing separate. Filing as head of household would have been incorrect. What type of return did your wife file for 2012?
Your status at the end of 2013 was married, so filing a joint return for 2013 should have been the correct status. For 2014, you can file as a qualifying widower (same outcome as married filing joint). In all likelihood your 2013 return has been processed by the IRS, and the amount of refund due has been determined. However, the IRS has likely put a hold on your refund until it determines your actual tax liability for 2012 since your filing status for 2012 may have been incorrect.
You might be able to accelerate resolution of the matter by filing an amended return for 2012 using married filing joint status.
Your status at the end of 2013 was married, so filing a joint return for 2013 should have been the correct status. For 2014, you can file as a qualifying widower (same outcome as married filing joint). In all likelihood your 2013 return has been processed by the IRS, and the amount of refund due has been determined. However, the IRS has likely put a hold on your refund until it determines your actual tax liability for 2012 since your filing status for 2012 may have been incorrect.
You might be able to accelerate resolution of the matter by filing an amended return for 2012 using married filing joint status.
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