How long does it take to process IRS Form 8379?
I filled a joint tax return and received noticed that much of my return would be seized to cover my husband's student loan. However, my husband did not work last year. I filled form 8379 (separately) about 2 months ago and still haven't heard back from the IRS. Will I be able to recover the amount (or part) seized? If so, how long does this process take? I efiled my returns weeks prior to sending in form 8379.
Public Comments
- Allow up to16 weeks total processing time between processing your tax return and processing the Form 8379. The IRS does not start on the 8379 until the processing of your tax return has been completed. From the time that they complete your return and complete the 8379 is typically around 8 weeks or so.
- Processing Form 8379 takes 12-16 weeks from the date IRS received your form. Call IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to find out the status. Or visit your local IRS office, take a picture ID.
