Your 2022 Tax Return Is Not Processed

As we get into the peak of tax season, many tax payers who filed in the last few weeks are see the following messages as they check the status of their refund processing. It is even more worrying when these messages are still showing 21 days after filing, which is …

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Why Is My Child Tax Credit Refund Lower Than Last Year

Many tax filers claiming the Child Tax Credit (CTC) this year are surprised to see their refund payment much lower than expected. This is mainly due to the widely claimed tax credit resetting from a pandemic boosted maximum of $3,600 to $2,000 per child in 2022 and 2023. Another reason is that they are not …

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What Happens If Never Received IRS Letter?

Its not uncommon during tax season for tax payers waiting for a delayed refund payment to be surprised that the delay was due to the fact that they never responded to one or more IRS letters mailed to them. IRS letters, or correspondence notices, detail any actions or adjustments the …

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IRS Tax Refund Calendar 2023 and Direct Deposit Dates

It’s the peak processing time of tax season now that the PATH act (for EITC and ACTC returns) has lifted and most tax filers have gotten the required documents to file their return. You can see the estimated 2023 IRS refund schedule/calendar below for the next 4 months, which I will update on …

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Common Tax Refund Myths and Fake News

It’s tax season and social media is abuzz with tax related information. This includes news related to refund payments, which millions of Americans are anxiously waiting to get. Unfortunately this also creates an environment of false information (fake news!), deceitful ideas, and outright scams around refund payments and getting them …

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