Community Chat

[Bri36]

I would love to file now, but I haven't even received most of my documents yet.

I'm usually ready by March.

[LexPex]

Guess the shutdown is over (for now) ....I have my tax forms filled out and ready to go but am waiting on interest statments from investments and banks which usually don't come until the last day they legally have to send them

Five  years ago my GF's tax return was hacked and went to someone else.  How?  I'm not sure but she and DH had to get a lawyer to help.  Took about 3 months to square everything away.  Once that happened to her, I always try to file ASAP

[nomless]

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@excpa wrote:

I just completed my Form 1040 on line at ezFile, thru free file on IRS.gov.   They say it will be filed when the IRS accepts the returns.  Since it's a refund, I'm hoping the government reopens soon and starts accepting the returns.

Anyone else concerned?  (I saw that Social Security checks will go out, but I'll believe it when the money is in my account.)

It's getting harder to keep the faith.

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I don't know when IRS beings accepting returns, but I don't understand why are you concerned. Of course you will receive your refund. The IRS isn't going to keep funds that are due to be repaid to you. But as always, the date you will receive your refund is uncertain. I never know when I will receive my refund.

[2blonde]

I always have to pay, so no big rush here......probably the day before it's due (April 16).

[Bri36]

They're not even processing returns before 01/29.  

I would definitely check your Refund Status online after the 29th.  

[excpa]

To all of you who are so sure that you will get your refunds, I say Dreamers!

[SilleeMee]

Question:

Will we be seeing the new tax reform applied right now or is this not happening until the 2018 filing?

[Carmie]

Thank goodness SS payments will go out in time. The mail continue, but most of the Federal workers will not get paid or even have to report to work.

That is a lot of people who will have to make do with whatever they can scrape up.  Mortgage payments will have to wait and the late interest will add up.

If you are  fortunate  enough that you can afford to wait longer than usual for your tax refund, that is great. Many people do not have that luxury.  The refund checks are used to pay for essential things like Real Estate taxes, home and car insurance.  Many people pay these things once a year with their refund.

I can understand why they are concerned that they might get the refund months later than they expect it.

If I were in that position, i’d be concerned as well.  I remember being there many years ago.  It wasn’t fun.

i am also concerned for the millions of Fed workers who will not get paid either.  These things are out of our control, but still concerning.

[Cumbercookie13]

I don't get my W2 until the end of January. I've never had to pay, and I'm a little concerned as my refunds go towards paying property taxes and not fun stuff (plus I get so little back anyway). Congress should really be ashamed of themselves. They are really hurting a lot of people, but yet they get their paychecks. If soldiers and government employees can't get paid, neither should they. 

[FrostyBabe1]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Question:

Will we be seeing the new tax reform applied right now or is this not happening until the 2018 filing?

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The changes to the tax code will be reflected with your 2018 return.