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Filed in January, still waiting: Tenn. couple seeks answers about delayed IRS refund
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Cantrell , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The couple was asked to complete a verification form in March and was told processing could take up to 9 weeks.
A Murfreesboro couple is waiting for their tax refund, which totals over $5,000. They filed their return in January, well before the April deadline, using TurboTax. The return was accepted, but the couple has yet to receive their refund nearly 8 months later.
The couple was asked to complete a verification form in March and was told processing could take up to 9 weeks. Despite waiting, they have not received their refund. The IRS website still shows their return as "return received".
Further details on the couple's situation are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The couple's experience has left them seeking answers about the delay in their refund.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Murfreesboro couple is waiting for their tax refund, which totals over $5,000. They filed their return in January, well before the April deadline, using TurboTax. The return was accepted, but the…
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