Call our automated refund system 24 hours a day and check the status of your refund by calling 800-382-9463 (Connecticut calls outside the Greater Hartford calling area only) or 860-297-5962 (from anywhere).
Why is CT tax refund taking so long?
What can cause a delay in my Connecticut refund? If the department needs to verify information reported on your return or request additional information, the process will take longer. Math errors in your return or other adjustments. You used more than one form type to complete your return.
How long does it take to get my CT State tax Refund?
Connecticut state income tax refunds are generally issued within 10-12 weeks from the date that a paper return is received. Tax Refunds for electronically filed, WebFiled or Telefiled returns generally are issued within 4 business days of the receipt of the return.
Can I track my state refund?
If your state collects income tax, it is possible for you to check the status of your return online. Normally you need your Social Security number (or other official ID number) and the amount of your return in order to check your return’s status.
Where is my tax refund?
If you filed a Form 1040, the Refund Amount is shown on Line 20a. If you filed a Form 1040NR, the Refund Amount is shown on Line 73a.
Are 2020 tax refunds delayed?
Be aware that the IRS is still facing a backlog of unprocessed individual returns, 2020 returns with errors and amended returns that require corrections or special handling. And while refunds typically take around 21 days to process, the IRS says delays could be up to 120 days.
Why is my CT tax return under review?
If the status has changed from “Under review” to “Your return has not yet been processed”, it indicates they have completed the review and have sent your return to be processed. They haven’t, however, completed the processing.
What day of the week are tax refunds deposited?
The IRS only issued refunds once per week under the old system. They now issue refunds every business day, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Due to changes in the IRS auditing system, they no longer release a full schedule as they did in previous years.
Why is my tax return still being processed?
As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, missing information, or suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will.
How long does it take for state taxes to come back?
Generally, you can expect to receive your state tax refund within 30 days if you filed your tax return electronically. If you filed a paper tax return, it may take as many as 12 weeks for your refund to arrive – or longer, if your state has been or still is under social distancing restrictions.
How can I speak to someone from the IRS?
How to speak directly to an IRS agent
- Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours.
- Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
- Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
- Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
- Press 3 for all other questions.
How long do you have to wait to get your taxes back?
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.
Is the IRS processing electronic returns?
The IRS is opening mail within normal timeframes and all paper and electronic individual refund returns received prior to April 2021 have been processed if the return had no errors or did not require further review. The IRS is having to correct significantly more errors on tax returns than in previous years.
What if it’s been more than 21 days and no refund?
If it has been over 21 days since your return was being accepted by the IRS (or 6 weeks if you filed a paper return) and the tax refund status has not changed or WMR has no updated message for delays, you can call the IRS and speak with an agent concerning your tax refund.
How do I know if there is a problem with my tax return?
If you are concerned about the status of your tax return, you can follow these steps to contact the IRS about your return: Call the IRS at this number: 800-829-0582 (IRS phone support) Press 1 for English, then enter extension 652. Please be aware that there are reported 40 minute average hold times.
How long can the IRS hold my refund for review?
The IRS can go back through three years’ worth of returns, or up to six years if they find a serious error.