{"id":13,"date":"2025-12-21T04:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T04:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bdtaxllc.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2025-12-21T04:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T04:14:55","slug":"common-tax-filing-mistakes-that-delay-your-refund-and-how-to-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bdtaxllc.com\/blog\/common-tax-filing-mistakes-that-delay-your-refund-and-how-to-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Tax Filing Mistakes That Delay Your Refund (And How to Avoid Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many tax refunds are delayed each year due to simple but avoidable mistakes. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to have a tax professional do your taxes and make sure all your information is correct and up to date. Understanding these errors can help you receive your refund faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incorrect Personal Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Misspelled names, incorrect Social Security numbers, or outdated addresses are among the most common errors that cause IRS delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Missing Income<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing to report all income, including side jobs or freelance work, can trigger IRS reviews and refund holds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Math Errors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple calculation mistakes can cause processing delays. Even small math errors may result in manual IRS reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choosing the Wrong Filing Status<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting the incorrect filing status can affect your refund amount and eligibility for credits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Avoid Refund Delays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a professional tax preparer ensures accuracy and compliance. At BD Tax &amp; Accounting LLC, we review every return carefully to reduce delays and avoid IRS issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bdtaxllc.com\/services.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bdtaxllc.com\/services.php\">Click here to view our services and what we can do to help you file.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many tax refunds are delayed each year due to simple but avoidable mistakes. 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