IRS REFUND Date will Change, IRS SLOW 2009 Problems.?

I am also someone that got their refund date changed. From 1/30 to 2/10. Very annoying. However I now see why the delay, as I am expecting something for the recovery rebate because I only got $300 last year. Just read this info on IRS website:

IR-2009-10, Jan. 30, 2009

WASHINGTON –– In response to errors showing up on early tax filings, the Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers and tax preparers to make sure they properly determine eligibility for the recovery rebate credit before they file their 2008 federal tax returns.

Some individuals who did not get the economic stimulus payment, and a smaller number of those who did, may be eligible for the recovery rebate credit. However, most taxpayers who received the economic stimulus payment last year will not qualify for the recovery rebate credit on their 2008 federal income tax return.

An early sampling of tax returns shows about 15 percent have errors involving the recovery rebate credit. Some tax returns erroneously claim the credit, do not claim the proper amount of recovery rebate credit or mistakenly enter the amount of the stimulus payment they received on the recovery rebate credit line.

To avoid delays in tax refunds, it is critical that taxpayers know the correct amount of the stimulus payment they received last year, if any, to help determine whether they qualify for the recovery rebate credit now.

The amount of the stimulus payment will not be entered directly on the tax return. For people using a paper tax return, the stimulus payment amount will be required when completing a related worksheet. For people using tax software, the stimulus payment amount will be needed as part of the return preparation process.

How to Get the Recovery Rebate Credit Right

The IRS sent taxpayers nearly 119 million stimulus payments last year. There are three ways individuals can find out how much they received:

Check the amount listed on Notice 1378, which the IRS mailed last year to individuals who received the economic stimulus payment.

Go to the How Much Was My Stimulus Payment? tool that is available on the IRS Web site, IRS.gov. This can provide the correct amount in a matter of a few seconds.

Individuals can call the IRS at 1-866-234-2942. After a brief recorded announcement they can select option one to find out the amount of their economic stimulus payment. They will need to provide their filing status, Social Security Number and number of exemptions.

With the amount of last year’s economic stimulus payment in hand, the taxpayer can then enter the figure on the recovery rebate credit worksheet or in the appropriate location when tax preparation software requests it.

If the taxpayer or preparer is using tax software, the amount of the recovery rebate credit will automatically be calculated and reported properly. If the taxpayer is using the paper method, the recovery rebate credit, as determined through the worksheet, should be reported on Line 70 of Form 1040, Line 42 of Form 1040A or Line 9 of Form 1040EZ.

For most taxpayers, the correct entry for the recovery rebate credit will either be blank or zero.

If there is any question at all as to the amount that should be reported for the recovery rebate credit, the taxpayer or preparer should enter a zero on the appropriate line above, and the IRS will determine whether a recovery rebate credit is due, and, if so, how much.

Some of the major factors that could qualify you for the recovery rebate credit include:

Your financial situation changed dramatically from 2007 to 2008.

You did not file a 2007 tax return.

Your family gained an additional qualifying child in 2008.

You were claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return in 2007 but cannot be claimed as dependent by someone else in 2008.

Stimulus Payments Not Taxable; Reports of Extensive Refund Delays False

The IRS has received a number of recurring questions involving stimulus payments and the recovery rebate credit. Here are some important tips to keep in mind:

Taxability. The economic stimulus payment is not taxable and it should not be reported as income on the 2008 Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ.

Refund delays. IRS personnel are aware of reports that errors in claiming the recovery rebate credit could delay tax refunds for as much as eight to 12 weeks. These reports are false. As the IRS detects and corrects return errors concerning the recovery rebate credit, refund delays are currently no longer than about one week.

One payment. In addition, the IRS notes taxpayers will receive a single refund that includes any recovery rebate credit to which they are entitled. The IRS will not be issuing separate recovery rebate credit payments.

Refund amounts. The IRS reminds taxpayers they should not use their regular refund from last year in calculating the recovery rebate credit. Some taxpayers may be confusing their regular tax refunds with the economic stimulus payment they receiv

I just noticed the same issue today. My direct deposit date was 2/3 and is now 2/10. Even stranger, neither of these dates coincide with the "official" IRS refund cycle chart. I filed my return on 1/22 and the IRS "accepted" my return @ 1pm the same day. I'm not even going to bother calling, it will not speed up the process.

I tried to google "IRS refund delays/changes/updates" and got this: http://www.kget.com/news/local/story/Tax-refund-de...

On a better note, I filed my state tax return on 1/22 and I received my refund yesterday. Go figure!

I totally agree with you. I e-filed on the 16th and am not expected to receive my refund until February 24. I filed early, e-filed with H&R Block and still have to wait almost 6 weeks. I think it's totally ridiculous, but what can we do but wait. With the economy being the way it is and EVERY ONE needing & relying on their taxes this year I think the IRS office should have had their stuff together and ready to rock n roll by the January 16th acceptance date. I bet you that no one in that office working has had a delay in their tax refund. hmmmm

I was told that my delay has to do with the recovery rebate credit. I say yee-haw that I'm getting a little extra money but don't tie up my whole refund just to send me a few extra hundred bucks, that could very well be sent at a later date.

TO EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! you will NOT get an income tax check on January 30th the IRS is behind.I was expected to get a (dd) by the IRS on Jan 30th but it will now be on Jan 6th or Jan 10th.The funny thing is there are NO NO NO (dd) dates for Jan 10th , That is on a Tuesday,the IRS schedule is for FRIDAYS ONLY!!!!They are full of garbage.I am not the only one screwed!!My rent is late along with everything else!!!!! If you did NOT get a check last year and your entitled to it this year its holding everyone up also if you did not get all you were entitled to too,it is also holding you income tax check up this year too.There is NO glitch in the computer!!!This is why this is happening,Lets hope they start depositing them on Tuesdays too because the IRS does deposits on Fridays!!!We all are very mad!!!!!

Every that filed if they made a error and had to go back and fix it even though you corrected it to stay with your Jan 30th deposit date it didn't matter get to the error dept at the irs until Mon the 26 so now we wont get it until the 6th of Feb

I think the stimulas check everyone received might has messed things up a little because it never took this long for my neighbors who did dd to get their refund. I always use to file ral but since the military was banned from doing this anymore because the fees were outrageous everyone had to do dd. I thought a dd took a week maybe up to 8 days but 15 days. come on now thats just insane. and if I go by the website it will be a total of 19 for me because I filed mine on the 22nd of this month.

FYI: My friend did her taxes after me and she got her state on 1.28.09 and her federal was DD on 1.30.09. We both used Turbo Taxso I don't know what the deal is, but people are getting their money on 1.30.09