2022 Tax Return Mailed in March - Never Arrived at My Address

I think you might need to contact the IRS directly about this... I had a similar issue last year. You should probably call their main number at 800-829-1040, but be prepared to wait. Maybe try early morning? I've heard that's sometimes better. They'll likely ask you to verify your identity and might have you fill out Form 3911 for a replacement check.

Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool recently? Sometimes it provides updated information. Also, how much was your refund amount? Checks over $2,500 sometimes have different processing procedures. Did you file by mail or electronically for your 2022 return? The 90-day window for check delivery has passed since March 22nd, which is exactly 71 days ago today.

This is a Trace Request situation according to IRS Publication 556. You'll need to initiate a Payment Trace through the IRS. The standard waiting period before initiating a trace is 4 weeks for a check mailed to a standard address. You're well beyond that threshold. I tried calling the IRS for weeks about a similar issue and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. They were able to initiate the trace immediately and I had my replacement check 3 weeks later. The trace process is time-sensitive, so I wouldn't delay further.

According to IRS Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.2, you're entitled to a replacement check through the Bureau of Fiscal Services. The IRS must verify the original check hasn't been cashed before issuing a replacement. Per Treasury Regulation §301.6402-2, you'll need to complete Form 3911 (Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund) to formally request a trace on the missing refund. If the original check remains uncashed after 45 days from the trace initiation, a replacement check will be issued. Did you perhaps have any outstanding federal debts that could have resulted in an offset?

Check your transcript. It might show what happened. The IRS could have adjusted your return. Or maybe the check was returned as undeliverable. You can access your transcript online. Use taxr.ai to analyze it. Their tool explains all those confusing codes. Saved me hours of research. Shows if your check was canceled or reissued already.

I was in the same boat last year with my 2021 refund. The transcript codes were like reading hieroglyphics until I used that tool. It showed my check had been returned to the IRS as undeliverable even though my address was correct! Turns out there was a system error with how my apartment number was formatted. The tool pointed this out by analyzing the specific code combination on my transcript - something I would have missed completely. It saved me from filing unnecessary paperwork and pointed me to exactly what I needed to fix with the IRS.

Be careful about how you proceed. I had a missing refund check last year and made the mistake of filing a second trace request before the first one was resolved. This created a major headache. Here's what to do: 1. Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954 first 2. If they can't help, then call the main line 3. Request a trace using Form 3911 4. Ask for a direct deposit for the replacement instead of a check 5. Monitor your transcript weekly for updates Don't wait any longer - if your check was actually cashed by someone else, you'll need to go through an entirely different process involving an affidavit and potentially the Treasury Department.

You might want to consider setting up direct deposit for future refunds, if possible. The IRS seems to be having more mail issues lately, from what I've observed. Also, have you checked with your local post office? Sometimes they hold items that were undeliverable for various reasons. It might be worth stopping by in person or calling your local branch, especially if you have a common name or live in a multi-unit building where mail sometimes gets mixed up.