IRS still not processed paper returns

[VitaMan]

IRS still has not processed tons of 2019 paper tax returns. Because of that, taxpayers have no record of them filing a return. Because of that, they are not eligible for stimulus payments.

Cheers to our government agencies.

[Jam3768]

They stopped processing all returns -- both e-filed and paper returns -- for a few months last year because they were the ones put in charge of delivering the first round of stimulus checks as quickly as possible.

So many people received their stimulus checks but did not receive their tax refund for several months. No doubt that in many cases the tax refund was the larger check.

But hey this was all done in the name of "helping people that were desperate for money."

[intldjgig]

What kind of primate still files a paper return?

[VitaMan]

Many millions. Makes it difficult to get a bank loan because there is no IRS transcript available.

[offshoredrilling]

Originally Posted by VitaMan

IRS still has not processed tons of 2019 paper tax returns. Because of that, taxpayers have no record of them filing a return. Because of that, they are not eligible for stimulus payments.

Cheers to our government agencies.

They are still eligible for stimulus payments
did you get is one of the questions on this years form for 2020 tax

[VitaMan]

Eventually you will get stimulus payments. But since there is no record of a 2019 tax return processed for you, you will either have to wait, or get a reduction on your 2020 taxes.


Makes it difficult also for people who want to start receiving social security. Since your earnings record for 2019 will be 0, until your tax return is processed, your benefit may be lower.

[Ripmany]

Refile call the IRS I did I spent day on hold

[Ripmany]

Originally Posted by VitaMan

Eventually you will get stimulus payments. But since there is no record of a 2019 tax return processed for you, you will either have to wait, or get a reduction on your 2020 taxes.


Makes it difficult also for people who want to start receiving social security. Since your earnings record for 2019 will be 0, until your tax return is processed, your benefit may be lower.

The only be way it would 0 is if self employed hooker.

[VitaMan]

You don't understand. If the IRS shows no record of a tax return processed, your social security record will show 0 income for that year.


Also, it is never a good idea to refile, or file 2 tax returns.

[Buck Dharma]

Originally Posted by VitaMan

IRS still has not processed tons of 2019 paper tax returns. Because of that, taxpayers have no record of them filing a return. Because of that, they are not eligible for stimulus payments.

Cheers to our government agencies.

But they processed stimulus payments based on 2018 filings too. And 2018-2019 non-filers could register on the IRS website and get their stimulus paid.

[gnadfly]

My brother says the IRS says he'll get his $600 check March 20. He thinks he may get his "$2000" check earlier.

[gnadfly]

Originally Posted by VitaMan

IRS still has not processed tons of 2019 paper tax returns. Because of that, taxpayers have no record of them filing a return. Because of that, they are not eligible for stimulus payments.

Cheers to our government agencies.

Those old of us remember when the Austin IRS site manager ordered the shredding of tax returns. The IRS offered no recourse or mercy.