Is the IRS mailing out refunds?
James Craig
Published Apr 02, 2026
We’re open and processing mail, tax returns, payments, refunds and correspondence. However, COVID-19 continues to cause delays in some of our services. Our service delays include: Live phone support.
Why is the IRS mailing my refund?
If the IRS is not able to deposit your refund into your bank account for any reason, the IRS will mail you a check instead. Sometimes the routing or bank account number is wrong, invalid, missing one digit, or if the name is not exact as the bank account, this can cause rejection of the deposit.
When do I get my tax refund if I filed in March?
I filed my taxes in March but have not yet received my refund . Only the IRS controls when and if a tax refund is Approved and Sent. Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM – 7 PM local time Monday-Friday. When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: “Refund”, or it will send you to an automated phone line.
When do I have to mail my tax return?
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Is the IRS still processing mailed in tax returns?
Only the IRS & State would know when you will receive your refund. It is taking the IRS longer to process returns since they are closed. They are still processing e-filed returns but the 21 days (business days) is not the standard now due to Covid-19. The IRS is not processing mailed in returns at this time.
How to contact the IRS about a tax refund?
Only the IRS controls when and if a tax refund is Approved and Sent. Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM – 7 PM local time Monday-Friday When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: “Refund”, or it will send you to an automated phone line. So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info).