IRS paper check not received - what to do?

Ugh, dealing with the IRS is always a pain. Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool on their website? Sometimes that can give you an update on the status of your check.

I found a method to 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/_kiP6q8DX5c

Here's what you need to do: 1. Gather all relevant info: tax return copy, any IRS notices, dates of filing and when the check was supposed to arrive. 2. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. Be prepared for a long wait. 3. When you get through, explain the situation calmly and clearly. 4. Ask about the status of your check and if there were any issues processing it. 5. If the check was mailed but you didn't receive it, they can initiate a trace on it. 6. Be patient! Sometimes these things take time to resolve. Remember, the IRS is dealing with millions of taxpayers. Stay polite but persistent. Good luck!

have you moved recently? sometimes checks get lost in the mail if you havnt updated your address with the IRS. happened to me last year and it was a whole ordeal 🙄

lol good luck getting anyone on the phone at the IRS. I've been trying for weeks and keep getting hung up on. The system is so broken 🤡

Whatever you do, DON'T agree to let them send another check without cancelling the first one. My friend did that and ended up with two checks and a huge headache trying to return one. Make sure they put a stop on the original check first!

Anyone else think its crazy we still use paper checks in 2023? Like, hello IRS, ever heard of direct deposit? 🙄💅