Where's My Tax Refund Tracker

Wondering about your IRS refund?

Generally, refunds are issued within 21 days after electronic filing or 42 days after mailing paper returns. If you've filed for a federal tax refund and it's taking longer than expected, you might be asking, "Where's my IRS refund?"

Here, we guide you on checking your refund status when there's a delay.

How long does it take to receive an IRS refund?

Usually, most refunds are issued within 21 days.

The IRS might take longer for refunds in situations such as:

General further review

Incomplete returns

Identity theft or fraud cases

Claims for Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit

Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process

How to check your federal tax refund status

You can start checking your refund status:

24 hours after e-filing for tax year 2021.

3 or 4 days after e-filing for tax years 2019 or 2020.

4 weeks after mailing a paper return.

You can check your IRS refund status electronically or by phone.

How to use

The easiest way to check your refund status is via the Where’s My Refund tool. It assists in checking your IRSX tax refund status, locating your state, and filling in all necessary information.

To check your refund status, you'll need:

Social Security Number

Filing status

Exact refund amount

This IRS tool displays refund status for the chosen tax year. For other return information like payment history or prior year adjusted gross income, access your Online Account.

Calling the IRS

You can also check your refund status by calling an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Use our IRS Office locator tool to find your local IRS office's phone number.

Contact the IRS if:

It's been over 21 days since e-filing.

It's been over 42 days since mailing your paper return.

Where’s My Refund suggests more information might be available over the phone.

Lost, stolen, or destroyed refund?

If your refund is lost, stolen, or destroyed, file a claim online after 28 days from when the IRS mailed your refund. Consult the Where’s My Refund tool for details on filing a claim.

Tax Transcripts

Need info from a tax return filed 3 years ago? Request a tax transcript from the IRS. Learn how below.

How do I get my Tax Transcript?

Request your tax transcript from the IRS via three main methods. Install our app now for more details.

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Notice:

This information has been gathered from the official website irs.gov. Our aim is to simplify and compile available information. We are not an official entity, nor are we responsible for the shared information. This application does not gather user data.