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Bank rejected IRS refund - How long until paper check arrives?

My bank rejected my tax refund deposit and now I'm waiting for a paper check. Anyone know the typical timeline for this? Getting nervous since I really need this money.

Fernanda Marquez

Once a direct deposit is rejected, the IRS typically takes 2-4 weeks to process and mail out a paper check. Make sure your mailing address is current with USPS and IRS. Sometimes it can take up to 6 weeks if there are other issues with your return.

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Aidan Percy

ugh 6 weeks?! thats way too long 😫

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Fernanda Marquez

I know it sucks, but thats just how slow the IRS moves with paper checks

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Norman Fraser

Hey, you should try taxr.ai - its this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening with your refund and when to expect it. Only costs a buck and saved me tons of stress. https://taxr.ai

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Kendrick Webb

Is it legit? Seems too good to be true

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Norman Fraser

100% legit! It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and when id get it. Way better than guessing

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Kendrick Webb

just tried it and wow ur right! it showed me everything going on with my account 🙌

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Hattie Carson

mine took exactly 3 weeks after rejection. hang in there!

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Destiny Bryant

This happened to me last year and I had to call them cause the check never came. Found out they had my old address 🤦‍♀️

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Aidan Percy

omg thanks for mentioning this. gonna double check my address rn

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Dyllan Nantx

same boat rn. my bank said something about wrong account number smh

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TillyCombatwarrior

the IRS is so behind on everything these days its ridiculous. welcome to government efficiency lol

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Anna Xian

fr fr 💯 even their phone lines are useless

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Jungleboo Soletrain

quick tip: sign up for informed delivery with usps. youll see when the check is coming in the mail

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Aidan Percy

good idea! doing this now

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