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Forms and Instructions

Relevant Forms

Form CT-1X Adjusted Employer's Annual Railroad Retirement Tax Return or Claim for Refund
Instructions for Form CT-1X, Adjusted Employer's Annual Railroad Retirement Tax Return or Claim for Refund

Form 843 Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement
Instructions for Form 843, Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement

Form 941-X Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund
Instructions for Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund

Form 941-X (PR) Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Puerto Rico Version)
Instructions for Form 941-X (PR), Adjusted Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Puerto Rico Version)

Form 943-X Adjusted Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees or Claim for Refund
Instructions for Form 943-X, Adjusted Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees or Claim for Refund

Form 944-X Adjusted Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund
Instructions for Form 944-X, Adjusted Employer's Annual Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund

Form 944-X (PR) Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Puerto Rican Version)
Instructions for Form 944-X (PR), Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Puerto Rican Version)

Form 944-X (SP) Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Spanish Version)
Instructions for Form 944-X (SP), Adjusted Employer's ANNUAL Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund (Spanish Version)

Form 945-X Adjusted Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax or Claim for Refund
Instructions for Form 945-X, Adjusted Annual Return of Withheld Federal Income Tax or Claim for Refund

Form 1045 Application for Tentative Refund
Instructions for Form 1045, Application for Tentative Refund

Form 1139 Corporation Application for Tentative Refund
Instructions for Form 1139, Corporation Application for Tentative Refund

Form 1310 Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer

Form 3911 Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund

Form 3911 (SP) Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund (Spanish version)

Form 4466 Corporation Application for Quick Refund of Overpayment of Estimated Tax

Form 6118 Claim for Refund of Income Tax Return Preparer and Promoter Penalties

Form 8050 Direct Deposit of Corporate Tax Refund

Form 8302 Direct Deposit of Tax Refund of $1 Million or More

Form 8316 Information Regarding Request for Refund of Social Security Tax Erroneously Withheld on Wages Received by a Nonresident Alien on an F, J, or M Type Visa

Form 8752 Required Payment or Refund Under Section 7519

Form 8849 Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes

Form 8888 Allocation of Refund (Including Savings Bond Purchases)


Publications

Related Publications

Publication 556 Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund

Publication 2043 IRS Refund Information Guidelines for the Tax Preparation Community

Publication 4541 Splitting Federal Income Tax Refunds - Information for U.S. Financial Institutions

Publication 4542 Splitting Federal Income Tax Refunds - Information for IRS Partners

Publication 4830 Buy Bonds With Your Tax Refund

Publication 4830 (SP) Buy Bonds With Your Tax Refund (Spanish version)

Links Inside Publications

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Does My Return Have To Be on Paper?

Refunds. You can have a refund check mailed to you, or you can have your refund deposited directly to your...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - How Do I Prepare My Return?

Refunds. When you complete your return, you will determine if you paid more income tax than you owed. If so,...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - What Happens After I File?

Interest on Refunds. If you are due a refund, you may get interest on it. The interest rates are adjusted...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - What If I Made a Mistake?

Processing claims for refund. Claims are usually processed 8-12 weeks after they are filed. Your claim may...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - What If I Made a Mistake?

Limit on amount of refund. If you file your claim within 3 years after the date you filed your return, the...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - What If I Made a Mistake?

Reduced refund. Your refund may be reduced by an additional tax liability that has been assessed against you....

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Recoveries

Federal income tax refund. Refunds of federal income taxes are not included in your income because they are...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Tuition and Fees Deduction

Refunds. A refund of qualified education expenses may reduce adjusted qualified education expenses for the...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Qualified Education Expenses

Refunds. A refund of qualified education expenses may reduce qualified education expenses for the tax year...

Publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax (For Individuals) - Tax Tables

Refunds. You may file a claim for refund if you think you paid too much tax. You must generally file the claim...

Publication 514 - Foreign Tax Credit for Individuals - Why Choose the Credit?

Time Limit on Refund Claims. You have 10 years to file a claim for refund of U.S. tax if you find that you...

Publication 556 - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund - Claims for Refund

Processing Claims for Refund. Claims are usually processed shortly after they are filed. Your claim may be...

Publication 556 - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund - Claims for Refund

Reduced Refund. Your refund may be reduced by an additional tax liability. Also, your refund may be reduced...

Publication 556 - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund - Claims for Refund

Claims for Refund. If you believe you have overpaid your tax, you have a limited amount of time in which to...

Publication 556 - Examination of Returns, Appeal Rights, and Claims for Refund - Claims for Refund

Limit on Amount of Refund. If you file your claim within 3 years after filing your return, the credit or refund...

Publication 559 - Survivors, Executors and Administrators - Final Income Tax Return for Decedent—Form 1040

Refund. A return must be filed to obtain a refund if tax was withheld from salaries, wages, pensions, or annuities,...

Publication 971 - Innocent Spouse Relief - Refunds

Refunds. If you are granted relief, refunds are: Proof Required. The IRS will only refund payments you made...

Publication 971 - Innocent Spouse Relief - Refunds

Limit on Amount of Refund. The amount of your refund is limited. Read the following chart to find out the...

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ - IRS Procedures

I received a refund that is more than I should have received because I made a mistake on my return. I have...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

How can I check the status of my amended return? Contact us toll-free at 800-829-1040 to receive information...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

What is a split refund? The IRS allows your refund to be split. A split refund lets you divide your refund,...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

I lost my refund check. How do I get a new one? If you have lost your refund check, there are several options...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Can I split my refund between a direct deposit and paper check? Yes, you can split your refund between direct...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

How can I ensure my refund is deposited as I designate? Check with your financial institution to ensure they...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Can I receive a tax refund if I am currently making payments under an installment agreement or payment plan...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Can I direct part of my refund to pay a loan? No. You cannot opt for a direct deposit into a loan account....

FAQ - IRS Procedures

I'm requesting an extension of additional time to file my return. Can I still split my refund? Yes. You can...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

If I use a tax professional to prepare my return, will it cost me more to split my refund? The government does...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

What if I entered the correct account and routing numbers, but the IRS made an error in depositing my refund?...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Is it possible to find out if a federal tax refund check has been cashed? If you need to know whether your...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

What are the benefits of splitting my refund? By splitting your refund, you get the convenience of directing...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Must I file electronically to split my refund? No, you can split your refund regardless of whether you file...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

If I want to split my refund among different accounts, can those accounts be with different financial institutions?...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

If I split my refund, can I still use Where's My Refund? to check my refund status? Yes. You can check the...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

How do I split my refund? Simply complete and attach Form 8888 (PDF), Allocation of Refund (Including Savings...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

Does my refund have to exceed a certain amount to split it into different accounts? Yes, your refund must be...

FAQ - IRS Procedures

If I am filing a joint return with my spouse, must our refund be deposited to a jointly-held account? You can...

FAQ - Interest, Dividends, Other Types of Income

I received a Form 1099-G, regarding a payment received during the year, for my state tax refund. Do I have...

Tax Topics

Tax Topic 152

Refund Information. Taxpayers have three options for receiving their individual federal income tax refund:...

Web Links

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2012 Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions