Does an extension impact how quickly you receive a tax refund?
March 28, 2009 by Tax Forum
Filed under Questions & Answers, Refunds
Jimyb88 asked:
I filed a 6 month extension for my 2007 taxes, and then 2 weeks later on April 30, I filed my 2007 tax return. It’s been 6 weeks, and no status from IRS website, so I called up and they said that it hasn’t even been proceesed yet because I filed an extension. I’ve never heard of an extension impacting a refund…is this correct? any advice on how to get my refund processed quicker?
I filed a 6 month extension for my 2007 taxes, and then 2 weeks later on April 30, I filed my 2007 tax return. It’s been 6 weeks, and no status from IRS website, so I called up and they said that it hasn’t even been proceesed yet because I filed an extension. I’ve never heard of an extension impacting a refund…is this correct? any advice on how to get my refund processed quicker?
curtisports2 on Tue, 31st Mar 2009 10:01 pm
It depends on how busy they are. I routinely get an extension every year and file near the October deadline. Any minuscule refunds I have gotten were paid in three weeks or so. Your situation probably has more to do with you being in the logjam of last-minute filers than anything to do with filing for an extension.
Steve on Fri, 3rd Apr 2009 8:31 pm
They will process the refund in the order it was received. I filed my taxes on April 14 and they didn’t process the tax return until April 30th.
I’m sure since you filed your tax return over 2 weeks later than me, it will take longer for you to get your refund. If you are deserved interest, you will receive it with your refund check.
Rellster on Wed, 8th Feb 2012 4:24 pm
I filed an extension in 2008 i never filed however i lost my primary home and a rental property that same year. I was unemployed did not work the entire year. My 2011 refund is being held up due to the extension. Will I get it? It on hold for 2 weeks….
Rellster on Wed, 8th Feb 2012 4:31 pm
PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOMEONE!! THANK YOU!!