(The following is based on information in IRS Tax Tip 2010-39)
If you are expecting a tax refund from the Internal Revenue Service, these are six things you should know about checking the status of your refund once you have filed your federal tax return.
Where’s My Refund? and Donde esta mi reembolso? are interactive tools on the IRS website. These tools are the easiest way to get information about your federal income tax refund. Whether you opted for direct deposit into one account, split your refund among several accounts, used part of your refund to buy U.S. savings bonds, or asked the IRS to mail you a check, Where’s My Refund? tools will give you online access to your refund information nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is quick, easy, and secure.
If you e-file, you can get refund information 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. If you file a paper return, refund information will generally be available three to four weeks after mailing your return.
When checking the status of your refund, have your federal tax return handy. To get your personalized refund information you must enter:
Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Your filing status: Single, Married Filing Joint Return, Married Filing Separate Return, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er)
Exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your tax return
Once you enter your personal information, you could get several responses, including:
Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
Your filing status: Single, Married Filing Joint Return, Married Filing Separate Return, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er)
Exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your tax return
If you e-file, you can get refund information 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. If you file a paper return, refund information will generally be available three to four weeks after mailing your return.
If you e-file, you can get refund information 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your return. If you file a paper return, refund information will generally be available three to four weeks after mailing your return.