WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The IRS is dealing with staffing shortages, which has resulted in a backlog of returns from the previous year.
“With the expected backlog of returns that could be delayed, it’s really, really important number one, to do the return correctly and number two, make sure you file early so you’re at least in the queue. “said Ray Maagero. , tax expert at Liberty Tax in West Springfield.
Usually, before the start of tax season, the IRS has a million returns from the previous year. However, this year, with staffing issues and more, that number jumped to six million.
Maagero said the overwhelming majority of those returns that have yet to be processed had an error or a missing form. This is when your tax return could move to “error resolution”, where it could take longer than 21 days.
“In error resolution, everything is handled manually and they are understaffed,” he said.
From child tax credit to unemployment, Maagero said this year comes with a lot more complications than previous years and that’s why more people are coming through the door.
“People struggle with that and throw their hands up and say you know what? I want it done right. I don’t need my comeback delayed and I want to make sure I get what I deserve,” he told 22News.
The vast majority of Americans have an April 18 tax deadline. However, this year, Massachusetts gets an extra day: Tuesday, April 19 due to Patriots Day.
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