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IRS Tax Penalty Affecting Refund - When Will I Get My Money Back?

Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a tax penalty that's affecting my refund. The IRS took money out due to this penalty, and now I'm trying to figure out when I'll get my refund. Has anyone else been in this situation? Any advice on how to handle it or what questions I should ask when I finally get through to an agent?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve IRS tax penalty refund delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeBJjRO-HZQ

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Dylan Campbell

Ugh, been there done that. The IRS can be such a pain to deal with. Have you tried calling them directly? It might take forever to get through, but it's probably your best bet for getting specific info about your case.

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NeonNova

Yeah, I've been trying to call but the wait times are insane. It's so frustrating šŸ˜¤

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Sofia Hernandez

Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have better luck getting through!

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NeonNova

Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning šŸ‘

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Dmitry Kuznetsov

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Jc9x-gysK0

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Ava Thompson

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

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Dmitry Kuznetsov

I was skeptical at first too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

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Miguel Ramos

How long did it take for them to get someone on the line?

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Dmitry Kuznetsov

It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready.

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Zainab Ibrahim

Here's what you need to know about tax penalties and refunds: ā€¢ First, identify the specific penalty. Common ones include failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, or underpayment penalties. ā€¢ The penalty amount is usually deducted from your refund automatically. ā€¢ Refund timelines vary, but with penalties, it can take longer due to additional processing. ā€¢ You can request a penalty abatement if you have a reasonable cause. ā€¢ Always ask for a detailed breakdown of the penalty and how it affects your refund amount. When you talk to an agent, ask: 1. What specific penalty was applied? 2. Can you explain how this penalty affected my refund amount? 3. What's the current status of my refund? 4. Are there any steps I can take to expedite the process? 5. Am I eligible for a penalty abatement? Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.

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NeonNova

Wow, this is super helpful! Thanks for taking the time to write all this out. I'll definitely use these questions when I talk to an agent.

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StarSailor

This guy IRSs šŸ˜Ž

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Connor O'Brien

have you tried checking the where's my refund tool on the irs website? sometimes it has updates even when you cant get thru on the phone

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Yara Sabbagh

The IRS is such a joke. They take our money no problem but when it comes to giving refunds, suddenly everything moves at a snail's pace. šŸŒšŸ’ø

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Keisha Johnson

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's like they're playing keep-away with our money.

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Paolo Rizzo

To be fair, they're understaffed and overworked. The system needs an overhaul.

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Yara Sabbagh

Understaffed or not, it's OUR money. They need to do better.

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QuantumQuest

I had a similar issue last year. Turned out I had made a mistake on my return that triggered the penalty. Double-check your forms if you haven't already!

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NeonNova

Thanks for the heads up. I'll take another look at my forms. Did you end up having to file an amended return?

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QuantumQuest

Yeah, I did. It was a pain, but it sorted everything out in the end. Took about 2 months to process tho.

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Amina Sy

anyone else feel like they need a law degree just to do their taxes? šŸ¤Æ this system is wack

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Oliver Fischer

For real! I'm convinced they make it complicated on purpose šŸ¤”

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Natasha Petrova

Lol true. Tax lawyers gotta eat too I guess šŸ½ļø

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Javier Morales

Have you considered hiring a tax professional? They might be able to help you navigate this and potentially get the penalty removed.

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NeonNova

I've thought about it, but I'm worried about the cost. Any idea how much that usually runs?

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Javier Morales

It varies, but many offer free consultations. Might be worth it if they can save you money in the long run.

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Emma Davis

just gonna leave this here: taxation is theft šŸ¤·ā€ā™‚ļø

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GalaxyGlider

Sir, this is a Wendy's

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Malik Robinson

šŸ™„ here we go again...

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