What if someone stole my refund check?
What if someone stole my refund check?
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954 and use the automated system or speak with an IRS employee, or.
What if someone cashed my IRS check?
Call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and either use the automated system or speak with a representative.
How long does it take the IRS to reissue a lost check?
six to eight weeks
If your refund check was lost, stolen, destroyed or not received and has not been cashed, we can normally provide a replacement within six to eight weeks. If your refund check has been cashed, you will receive a photocopy of the check and a Form 1133, from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) to initiate a claim.
How can I find out who took my refund?
Call the FMS at 1-800-304-3107 to find out if your refund was reduced because of an offset. Call the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-777-4778 (or visit www.irs.gov/advocate) if you feel your refund was reduced in error. The service is free.
Can you get a tax refund check reissued?
Unclaimed Tax Money – Undelivered or Lost Checks If it’s been under a year since your refund was issued, you can request that the IRS reissue it by using the IRS’s unclaimed refund database. For your protection, you must provide your Social Security number, filing status and the amount of your refund.
Can someone steal my IRS refund?
Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen personal information, including your Social Security number, to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. If you suspect you are a victim of identity theft, continue to pay your taxes and file your tax return, even if you must file a paper return.
How do I report my IRS check stolen?
I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one? If you lost your refund check, you should initiate a refund trace: Call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and either use the automated system or speak with an agent.
How do I talk to a real person from the IRS?
The main IRS phone number is 800-829-1040, but that’s not the only IRS number you can call for help or to speak to a live person….How to contact IRS customer service.
| TOPIC | IRS PHONE NUMBER | |
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| Self-employed taxpayers with account or tax law questions | 800-829-4933 | Learn more about this topic |
Can IRS reissue stimulus check?
If a trace is initiated and the IRS determines that the check wasn’t cashed, the IRS will credit your account for that payment, but the IRS cannot reissue your payment. Instead, you will need to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on your 2021 tax return if eligible.
How do tax refunds get stolen?
Criminals intent on committing stolen identity refund fraud need your Social Security number to file a return in your name. They have developed various fraudulent schemes to obtain the information, including: Hacking data from agencies or businesses. Impersonating IRS agents in phone calls to you seeking your SSN.