Phone help. Where's My Refund has the latest information on your return. If you don't have internet, call the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954 for a current-year refund or 866-464-2050 for an amended return.
If you don't have internet, call the automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954 for a current-year refund or 866-464-2050 for an amended return. For prior-year refunds, check Where's My Refund.
Use Form 843 to claim a refund or request an abatement of certain taxes, interest, penalties, fees, and additions to tax.
Sample Letter to the IRS Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request a correction to my tax return. My social security number is 123-45-6789, and I filed my tax return for the 2020 tax year. I received a notice from the IRS stating that I owe additional taxes due to an error in my return.
The IRS provides clear guidelines on what your letter should include: Your name, address, and contact information. A statement expressing your desire to appeal the IRS's findings. The tax period(s) in question. A list of the items you disagree with and why. Facts supporting your position.
Reason for Refund: Clearly explain why you are requesting a refund. Describe the issue with the product or service, including any previous attempts to resolve the problem if applicable. Reference Company Policy: If relevant, mention the company's refund or return policy that supports your request.
Answer: Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation).
People usually write the IRS to provide missing information, ask for an abatement, or appeal an IRS decision. Provide all necessary information and remember to keep a copy of the letter for your records.
Write to explain why you disagree and include any documents and information you wish the IRS to consider, along with the bottom tear-off portion of the notice. Mail the information to the IRS address shown in the lower left part of the notice. Allow at least 30 days for a response.