Why is my refund taking so long?

What's Taking So Long to Receive Refunds? 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.

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What is the longest tax refund going to take?

The IRS has warned it can take as long as 6 months or more to process paper returns. In a best-case scenario, a paper tax return could have you waiting about four weeks for a refund, according to the IRS.

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How long does the ATO take to refund?

The quickest and easiest way to check the progress of your tax return is by using our self-help services. Online returns process within 2 weeks (14 days) while paper takes up to 10 weeks (50 business days).

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How long does it take for tax refund to hit bank account?

Normally we aim to process most returns in about 2 weeks. That can vary a little depending on how complex the return is or whether anything needs to be doubled checked.

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What time does ATO deposit money?

What is the processing time for Government EasyPay? Payments take approximately 24-48 hours to be credited to your ATO customer account. Payments made after 6.00pm (AEST), or on weekends or public holidays will be processed the next business day.

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How long does ATO bank processing take?

Payments made electronically or at Australia Post may take up to four business days to appear on your ATO account, from the date you make the payment.

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What time does deposits post?

Usually, you'll have access to your direct deposit at the opening of business on your payday — by 9 a.m. In many cases, direct deposits hit accounts even earlier, often between midnight and 6 a.m. on payday morning. But there are factors that can affect how long it takes your direct deposit to become available.

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What are the stages of ATO tax return?

Status of your tax return
  • In progress – Processing. You may see this status at 2 stages of processing. ...
  • In progress – Information pending. We are collecting information to help us finish processing your tax return. ...
  • In progress – Under review. ...
  • In progress – Balancing account. ...
  • Extra processing time is required. ...
  • Issued – $ Amount.

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What does it mean when ATO says balancing account?

In progress – Balancing account: Balancing accounts indicates that we have the result of your return, and that we're calculating your refund or bill based on your account balance. Your return may still take a few more days while we review your accounts with us and other Australian Government agencies.

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What does processing mean on ATO tax refund?

If your return is at the in progress- processing stage this means that we have finalised your return and your notice of assessment is generating.

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What is the average tax refund in Australia?

How do tax refunds work in Australia? Over 14 million people lodge a tax return each year in Australia and of those who receive a refund (about two-thirds) on average they receive just over $2,800 each, resulting in a collective refund of more than $30 billion.

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What is the ATO looking for this year?

The ATO will be focusing on: record-keeping. work-related expenses. rental property income and deductions, and.

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Why have I not received my refund?

An incomplete return, an inaccurate return, an amended return, tax fraud, claiming tax credits, owing certain debts for which the government can take part or all of your refund, and sending your refund to the wrong bank due to an incorrect routing number are all reasons that a tax refund can be delayed.

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How long should I wait for my refund?

If you file a complete and accurate paper tax return, your refund should be issued in about six to eight weeks from the date IRS receives your return. If you file your return electronically, your refund should be issued in less than three weeks, even faster when you choose direct deposit.

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Does the ATO check your bank account?

Your Australian bank account statements are accessible to the ATO. The ATO is endowed with extensive legal authority, which allows it to access your personal bank information. Because of these capabilities, the ATO is able to get your Australian bank statements straight from your financial institution.

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What does status issued mean on ATO?

When the status of your return in myGov says 'Issued', this means you should be able to see your notice of assessment in myGov, along with the effective date for payment if you're entitled to a refund (your refund will be sent to your nominated bank account). Have a look at our article Tax Time: Where's my return?

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How do I get credit from ATO?

You can request a refund of your credit balance in ATO Online services for business by selecting Accounts and payments > Refund request. Once you request the refund, the service standard is 28 calendar days for processing time. You can read about account and payments in online services on our website.

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How long is the ATO under review?

There is no set timeframe for under review as each return is different and resolved on a case by case basis. There is no set timeframe for under review as each return is different and resolved on a case by case basis.

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Does the ATO check tax returns?

The ATO assesses individual tax returns using high-tech cross-checking systems that detect inaccurate and fraudulent deductions. Designed to pick up every style of questionable claim, the system catches exaggerated deductions, inaccurate assessable income figures, and more.

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What is Stage 3 tax return?

Under the Stage 3 tax changes from 1 July 2024, as previously legislated, the 32.5% marginal tax rate will be cut to 30% for one big tax bracket between $45,000 and $200,000. This will more closely align the middle tax bracket of the personal income tax system with corporate tax rates.

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How soon is a deposit available?

If your deposit is a certified check, a check from another account at your bank or credit union, or a check from the government, you can withdraw or use the full amount on the next business day if you make the deposit in person to a bank employee.

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Do deposits post on weekends?

Do banks process payments on weekends? Weekends are generally non-business days for banks. Payments received on weekends are generally processed on the next business day, Monday, unless it's a federal holiday.

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How long does post office take to deposit money?

When you use a Post Office branch to pay cash into a current account with a paying in slip, the funds will show in your account, and be available for you to use from the day we receive them from the Post Office, which will usually be the next working day.

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