what does it mean when you have an prior obligation the irs may not give you a refund what can it be?
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More than likely...there are three main resons a refund can be withheld.\n\n1. Child support.\n\n2. Back Taxes\n\n3. Student loans in default.\n\nI am sure there are others, but these are the most common.\n\nGood luck!
284510
Are you asking about your refund?\n\nNew program enhancements allow you to begin a refund trace online if you have not received your check within 28 days from the original IRS mailing date.  Some of you will also be able to correct or change your mailing address within this application if your check was returned to us as undelivered by the U.S. Postal Service.  “Where’s My Refund?” will prompt you when these features are available for your situation.\n\nFor details:\n\nhttp://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html
493405
If your waiting on a paper check, then yes, it's probably still in the works. However, if your concerned to make sure they got the return, or to make sure the check or direct deposit has not gone wrong, go to IRS.gov and find out the contact number for calling about your refund.\n\nEach state is completely responsible for collecting it's own taxes or doing refunds and completely disaggregate from the Federal IRS. Sounds like your state is on the ball.
602064
Actually, you would prefer to break even, or owe them a small amount.  A huge refund means that you gave the government an interest-free loan.\n\nLook at what (if any) you got back last year.  If your financial circumstance hasn't changed much, for every $700 in refund you got, add another deduction to your W-4.
871354
Well if you were told that you are under criminal investigation by the IRS, it is most likely that you have not filed your taxes properly and have failed to correct that. Right now, they are just trying to get you to fix everything. You will not be arrested unless you fail to correct your problems. Hopefully they have sent you information as to what happened, so you should call and try and sort this out.
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Is the amount you owe a tax or a penalty?  If it is a tax that you would have owed even if your returns were prepared correctly, then it is still your responsibility.  If it is a penalty that was imposed because your returns were prepared incorrectly, then the CPA should be responsible.  Have you discussed with the CPA whether he believes the returns were prepared correctly?  There may be a legal issue that could justify an appeal.
474871
If you lost your past return, contact IRS and request it. They will send it to you at no charge. I believe they can only go back so many years though.
851031
It means they paid you back...but, they paid you too much!  So, you still owe again!!!\n\nI would get with my Accountant or whom ever is paying your taxes and tell them to get on the ball and straighten this thing out... \n\nApparently they are not paying attention if your paying 2 - 3 times what you should be.. Or I would be seeking a different Accountant  PDQ!!!\n\nI wish you well..\n\nJesse
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If you are sure you are getting a refund then yes you can file late.  Keep in mind that the IRS will not give you an interest on the refund and that they have your money.  Unlike if you owe, they charge interest and penalties it doesn't go the other direction.\n\nWhy would you want to let them keep your money anyway?  You earned it.  File as soon as possible to get it back.
184248
The government might have recalculated something that your software did wrong.  If you review your return and want to dispute it, you should do so [but only if you have a clean return, the IRS can go back 7 years to dig stuff up on you].
120178
Please explain if you have earned income or not.\n visit the website of irs for complete list of excemptions.Also contact a Tax professional.
1105532
www.irs.gov is an excellent tax information resource.  They agree with the earlier answer:\n"There is no penalty for failure to file a tax return if a refund is due. But by waiting too long to file, you can lose your refund.  In order to receive a refund, the return must be filed within 3 years of the due date.  If you file a return, and later realize you made an error on the return, the deadline for claiming any refund due is three years after the return was filed, or two years after the tax was paid, whichever expires later. "
282100
you never got last year's tax refund?\n\nI'd call IRS
122543
Go back to your tax preparer they can do an ammendment...it may take longer to get your taxes back, but it is worth it in the long run
1157072
If you are getting a refund you not owe the IRS anything.  If you owe a balance, the penalty for filing late is $50-$250. This does not include the other penalties and interest the IRS may charge you.  I suggest you look on the IRS website for possible tax credits and deductions...
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go to irs.gov and look for "Where's my refund".\n\nYou should have indicated to have direct deposit when you sent in your return, if not then it is too late to have it done.
608428
Check at the library--they frequently hae access to that type of information. Also you probably don't have to file. You only have to file if your income is at a certain level. You may want to file though because you may be due a refund.