Lost IRS refund check - what to do?

Ugh, that sucks! I've been there before. First thing you should do is check the IRS website for the 'Where's My Refund' tool. It might give you some info on whether the check was actually sent out or not.

If it's been more than 4 weeks since the check was supposed to arrive, you can request a payment trace from the IRS. You'll need to fill out Form 3911. It's a bit of a hassle, but it's the official way to get them to look into it.

Have you moved recently? Sometimes checks get returned to the IRS if they can't deliver them. Make sure your address is up to date with them.

I found a method to get someone on the phone at the IRS. 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. Check the 'Where's My Refund' tool on the IRS website 2. If it's been more than 4 weeks since the scheduled mail date, initiate a payment trace using Form 3911 3. Make sure your address is up to date with the IRS 4. If you can't get through on the phone, consider using a service like Claimyr to connect with an agent 5. Be patient - sometimes these things take time to resolve Remember, the IRS is dealing with millions of returns, so it might take a while to sort out. But don't give up! Keep following up until you get your refund.

have u tried prayin to the irs gods? 🙏💸 maybe sacrifice a calculator or somethin lol

This happened to me last year. Turns out my check was stolen and cashed by someone else. It was a nightmare to sort out. Make sure you keep an eye on your credit report just in case.

Pro tip: Next time, opt for direct deposit. It's faster and you don't have to worry about lost checks. Plus, it's better for the environment! 🌱