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Can I sue the IRS for not giving my refund?
Generally, if you fully paid the tax and the IRS denies your tax refund claim, or if the IRS takes no action on the claim within six months, then you may file a refund suit. You can file a suit in a United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims.
What do I do if the IRS won’t give me my refund?
If you still aren’t sure what happened with your refund, contact an IRS representative at IRS Tax Help Line for Individuals – 800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 800-829-4059).
How do I speak to a IRS agent?
How to speak directly to an IRS agent
- Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours.
- Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
- Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
- Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
- Press 3 for all other questions.
Why are IRS refunds taking so long?
What’s Taking So Long? If you don’t receive your refund in 21 days, your tax return might need further review. This may happen if your return was incomplete or incorrect. The IRS may send you instructions through the mail if it needs additional information in order to process your return.
Can I sue the IRS if I owe money?
If you owe the IRS money–or more accurately, if the IRS claims you owe them money–you can sue the IRS, generally by paying the contested amount, demanding a refund, and suing to make your case to get that refund.
What if the IRS denies my claim for refund?
If you have filed an amended return or refund claim for a refund of taxes you have paid, and the IRS has denied your claim for refund, the only courts with jurisdiction to hear your case are United States district courts or the Federal Court of Claims (located in Washington, D.C.).
Where to file a suit for refund of taxes paid?
A taxpayer must file a suit for refund of taxes paid in the U.S. district court where the taxpayer resides (or where a corporation has its principal place of business), or in the Court of Federal Claims. A refund suit begins when a taxpayer files a complaint in a U.S. district court or Court of Federal Claims.
Can I fight the IRS in court?
If you are thinking of fighting the IRS in court, it is always a good idea to consult a tax professional to make sure you know, and take full advantage of, your rights at the earliest time possible.