Although the IRS may ask for additional information to support some refund claims, most taxpayers will not have to do anything for the IRS to complete its reviews. Significant hardships include imminent loss of housing or utilities and inability to obtain food, essential medical treatment or transportation to work. IRS representatives will consider the circumstances in each case and verify the hardship. When appropriate, the IRS will try to expedite issuance of the refund. Taxpayers concerned about possible refund delays in the future can act now to put more money in their pockets throughout the year.
Workers can reduce the amount withheld from their paychecks to more closely match their actual tax.
They should use Form W-4 to figure their correct number of withholding allowances and give the form to their employers. The rest is added to the refund when the taxpayer files the tax return for the year. Form W-5 has the details on eligibility for advance EITC payments as well as the certificate that must be filed with the employer.