What this notice is about We tried to direct deposit your refund, but the financial institution couldn’t process it. We are researching your account, but it will take 8 to 10 weeks to complete our review and verify this refund. What you need to do You don’t need to do anything at this time. You may want to Call us at the toll-free number on the notice if you don’t receive your refund check or a follow-up letter within 10 weeks Monitor your financial accounts If you notice any suspicious or unusual activity, you should: Notify your financial institutions Contact the fraud department of one of the three major credit bureaus Report any fraudulent activity to your local police or sheriff's department File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov Submit a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit PDF Consider an IRS Identity Protection PIN to help prevent misuse of your taxpayer identification number on fraudulent federal income tax returns. Learn more at IRS.gov/ippin. Frequently asked questions What should I do if I didn’t file a return? Submit a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, to the IRS address in the Form 14039 instructions. Can I direct part of my refund into my tax professional’s checking or savings account to pay my tax preparation fee? No. You can direct your refund to any of your checking or savings accounts. You can’t direct your refund to someone else’s account (except for your spouse’s account when you have a joint refund). Why will it take up to 10 weeks to receive my refund? We must research your account to determine if you are entitled to the refund. We try to balance customer service and tax compliance when we review tax returns. Refund timeframes are also affected by: Bankruptcy An open audit A balance due on a related account (such as a different tax year) Will calling the IRS give me additional information or speed my refund? No, calling us won’t speed up your refund. You don’t need to call us unless we send you a letter that asks you to contact us. Our telephone assistors won’t be able to provide any additional information. Tips for next year If you request a direct deposit refund, be sure the account you specify is in your name (or your spouse’s if you have a joint refund). If you changed your name as a result of a recent marriage or divorce, be sure the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. Never direct your refund to an account that belongs to a relative, friend, or tax return preparer. Reference tools Publication 1, Your Rights as a Taxpayer Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax Full list of tax forms and instructions Cần trợ giúp? Bạn có thể ủy quyền cho ai đó (tiếng Anh) thay mặt bạn liên lạc với IRS. Xem liệu bạn có đủ điều kiện để nhận được sự trợ giúp từ Trung tâm cho Người đóng thuế có thu nhập thấp. Nếu bạn không thể tìm thấy những gì bạn cần trực tuyến, hãy gọi cho IRS theo số ở đầu thông báo hoặc thư gửi cho bạn. Nếu bạn không nhận được thư hoặc thông báo, sử dụng hỗ trợ qua điện thoại. Nếu bạn không thể tự mình giải quyết hình phạt, liên hệ Dịch vụ Biện hộ Người đóng thuế, một tổ chức độc lập trong IRS.
