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FIELD NOTE · April 20, 2026

After filing: refunds, record storage, and IRS notices

ProTax Editorial Team3 min readPublished April 20, 2026Reviewed September 5, 2026

Know where to check a refund, which records to retain, and how to respond if correspondence arrives.

What to do this week

  1. 1

    Save the filed return and submission confirmation.

  2. 2

    Use the official IRS refund tool instead of message links.

  3. 3

    Upload any notice promptly and preserve the envelope.

How to use this field note

Use the checklist to organize records and identify the question that needs attention. Confirm deadlines and federal requirements against the linked official source. State, local, entity-specific, and fact-specific rules may differ.

Educational informationThis ProTax resource helps you prepare and communicate. It is not a tax calculation, eligibility decision, legal opinion, or promise of a filing result.

SOURCES OF RECORD

Current federal facts should be checked directly with the responsible agency.

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