What this notice is about We sent you this notice to let you know we sent your replacement refund check. You should receive your replacement check within 30 days from the date printed on your notice. What you need to do When you receive your check, be sure to cash it. If you still have the expired check, please destroy it. To check the status of your replacement check, visit Where's My Refund? If you don’t receive your refund check within 30 days, call the number on your notice. Frequently asked questions Can I receive my replacement check via Direct Deposit? (added Aug. 6, 2024) No. Replacement checks are sent by mail. You can request your refund via Direct Deposit by completing the requested banking information in the "Refund" section of your tax form for next year. Since my refund check was returned, can I request that you mail it to my work address instead? (updated Aug. 6, 2024) Refund checks are mailed only to the address of record, which is the address provided on the tax return or the result of an address change after the return is filed. I filed jointly, but my spouse and I are now divorced. Where will you send the refund? Can you send us two checks? (updated Aug. 6, 2024) A refund check is mailed to the address of record, which is the address provided on the tax return or the result of an address change after the return is filed. We will send one refund check listing both you and your spouse's names. If you wish to have the refund split and issued in two checks, you must return the uncashed refund check to the address on your notice and a copy of your divorce decree showing how the refund is to be allocated. Tips for next year To receive your refund more quickly, consider requesting your refund through direct deposit. To do this, complete the requested banking information in the “Refund” section of your tax form if you want to direct deposit the entire amount into one account. You can also request that your refund be distributed to separate accounts, such as checking, savings, or retirement accounts. To request this, use Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases). Consider filing your taxes electronically. Filing online can help you avoid mistakes and find credits and deductions that you may qualify for. In many cases you can file for free. Learn more about e-file. Herramientas de referencia Publicación 1 (SP), Derechos del Contribuyente Tema 651, Avisos: qué debe hacer Tema 653, Avisos y fracturas de IRS, multas y cargos por intereses Lista completa de formularios e instrucciones tributarios (en inglés) ¿Necesita ayuda? Puede autorizar a alguien (en inglés) para que le represente ante el IRS o para inspeccionar y/o recibir su información tributaria confidencial. Puede ser elegible para recibir la ayuda gratuita del Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente (TAS, por sus siglas en inglés). Verifique si reúne los requisitos para recibir la ayuda de una Clínica para Contribuyentes de Bajos Ingresos. Puede solicitar una copia de su carta o aviso en braille o en letra grande (en inglés). Si no puede encontrar lo que necesita en línea, llame al número de teléfono en su carta o aviso.
