The good news is you can still file your taxes and get everything that’s coming to you. Monday, May 17, is Tax Day, the deadline to file your 2020 income taxes. Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service pushed the deadline to May 17 from the traditional April 15 date.

How long does it take for IRS to approve refund after it is accepted?

They will provide an actual refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days. You can start checking the status of your refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your return.

Is there going to be a tax refund delay in 2020?

So if you are mailing in your return just now (or by May 17, the extended deadline), you should expect a very long delay. The IRS is not even providing an estimate for how long. One tangential thing to remember is that the IRS does not accept tax returns before a certain date. The earliest you could file a 2020 tax return was Jan. 27, 2020.

Do you have to file a tax return for 2020?

Filing a 2020 tax return is the only way, if you’re eligible, to get your money from the first or second payment now. You’ll claim the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit. Most people who don’t usually file can use IRS Free File to provide very basic information about you and your family.

Why does the IRS not allow you to file a tax return?

“The IRS won’t allow you to file your return because another one has been filed under your Social Security number.” The IRS must also wait until a certain date to process and issue refunds to taxpayers claiming the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit.

When is the deadline for tax refunds for 2016?

The deadline for claiming refunds on 2016 tax returns is April 15, 2020. For taxpayers who haven’t filed in previous years, the IRS has current and prior year tax forms and instructions available on the IRS.gov Forms and Publications page or by calling toll-free 800-TAX-FORM ( 800-829-3676 ).