JITA Tax Services

05/26/2026

Some taxpayers continue experiencing refund delays in 2026 while the IRS reviews:
• filing history
• prior-year returns
• IRS account activity
• identity verification
• fraud review filters

In certain situations, prior-year filing issues may affect current-year refund processing timelines.

The IRS and Taxpayer Advocate Service continue encouraging taxpayers to:
• review their IRS Online Account
• monitor IRS notices
• verify filing history
• respond promptly to verification requests

“Delayed, Not Denied”
A Taxpayer Awareness Guide for Refund Delays & IRS Review
Available late May–early June 2026.

Awareness. Preparation. Protection.

Sources:
IRS.gov | TAS | TIGTA

05/23/2026

05/19/2026

New federal oversight findings reinforce growing refund delay and identity verification concerns for taxpayers in 2026 which have already been posted by JITA Tax Services.

Millions of returns continue to be reviewed through identity theft filters, while legitimate taxpayers are increasingly impacted by verification delays.

Awareness. Preparation. Protection.

Source:
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05/18/2026

INSTAGRAM

New federal oversight findings released in May 2026 reinforce many of the refund delay, identity verification, and identity protection concerns JITA Tax Services has already been publicly sharing throughout recent filing seasons.

✔ Millions of returns reviewed through identity theft filters
✔ Legitimate taxpayers increasingly impacted by verification delays
✔ Identity verification notices continue rising

Awareness matters.
Preparation matters.
Protection matters.

Source:
www.tigta.gov

05/16/2026

2026 IRS Refund Processing Updates 📌

Many taxpayers are noticing additional IRS processing time this season — including some direct deposit refunds.

Current IRS processing procedures may involve:
• Account verification
• Identity protection review
• Direct deposit confirmation
• Filing history review
• Additional processing procedures

Some taxpayers may also see refund status updates such as:
“Still being processed”
or
“Additional review may be needed.”

These updates often indicate that additional IRS processing or verification procedures are taking place.

Helpful reminders:
✔ Verify direct deposit information carefully
✔ Monitor IRS notices promptly
✔ Review filing history when appropriate
✔ Check transcripts for important updates
✔ File accurate and complete information

Educational information provided by JITA Tax Services.

05/15/2026

🚨 WAITING ON TAX DOCUMENTS?

Many taxpayers do NOT realize:
identity thieves may attempt to file BEFORE they file their return.

If you are still waiting on:
• W-2s
• 1099s
• corrected forms
• education documents
• prior-year information

this is the time to make sure your IRS identity protection information is secure.

Today’s educational awareness post covers:
✔ IRS Online Account monitoring
✔ CURRENT-year IP PIN awareness
✔ warning signs of unauthorized filing activity
✔ protecting your identity while waiting to file an accurate return

Educational guidance from JITATaxTools is coming soon to Etsy.

05/14/2026

DELAYED, NOT DENIED.

Sometimes the hardest part is simply understanding what the paperwork means.

1099-C forms.
Remaining balances.
Deficiency notices.
IRS reporting questions.

Education matters.

Clarity matters.

JITA Precision Tax Resources educational guidance is coming soon.

05/14/2026

🚨 Many taxpayers still do NOT know this IRS form exists.

If someone filed a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security Number, the IRS may allow eligible victims to request a MASKED copy of that fraudulent return using IRS Form 4506-F.

This form has existed since 2021, yet many identity theft victims have never heard of it.

Identity theft resolution may involve:
✔ IRS verification letters
✔ Transcript reviews
✔ Fraud documentation
✔ Identity theft affidavits
✔ Preparer misconduct concerns
✔ Record comparison and correction steps

Knowing what documentation exists can matter.

This is one reason tax education and understanding your IRS options is so important today.

We’ll be releasing additional identity theft educational resources and awareness content soon.