Still Haven't Received Your Tax Refund From the IRS?
STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED YOUR TAX REFUND FROM THE IRS?
Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) received notice today from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding tax refunds intended for Alabama taxpayers that were unable to be delivered. The checks, worth a total of $1.55 million, can be claimed as soon as their owners update their addresses with the IRS. In some cases, a taxpayer has more than one check waiting.
"The IRS would like to get this money into the hands of the intended recipients as quickly as possible," said IRS spokesman Dan Boone. "Taxpayers can update their addresses and claim their refunds online or by phone."
The "Where's My Refund?" feature on IRS.gov will display the status of a refund and, in some cases, provide instructions on how to resolve potential account issues. Taxpayers whose undeliverable check was originally issued within the past 12 months will be prompted online to provide an updated mailing address.
To use "Where's My Refund?", a taxpayer must enter a Social Security number, filing status (such as single or married filing jointly) and the refund amount shown on the taxpayer's 2005 tax return.
Taxpayers can also access a telephone version of "Where's My Refund?" by calling 1-800-829-1954. Callers with undelivered refund checks will receive instructions on next steps. The address update feature is only available to taxpayers using the Web version of "Where's My Refund?"
To put an end to undelivered refunds, taxpayers can take advantage of Direct Deposit. Taxpayers who choose this service receive their refunds directly into a personal checking or savings account. Direct Deposit, which also guards against theft or lost refund checks, is available for filers of both paper and electronic returns.
A taxpayer can also ensure the IRS has his or her correct address by filing Form 8822, Change of
Address. Download the form from IRS.gov or request it by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/al04_aderholt/111606UnclaimedTaxRefunds.html