Check Federal Tax Refund StatusInternal Revenue Service (IRS) , if you filed your federal income tax return and are due a refund , you can check the status of your refund online .
Where's My Refund? is an interactive tool on the IRS website that will give you online access to your refund information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A Spanish version is also available.
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 be available within three to four weeks.
To get your personalized refund information you must enter:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) .
- Filing status .
- Exact refund amount shown on your tax return.
Where's My Refund? also includes links to customized information based on your specific situation. The links guide you through the steps to resolve any issues affecting your refund.
Where's My Refund? is also accessible to visually impaired taxpayers who use the Job Access with Speech (JAWS) screen reader used with a Braille display and is compatible with different JAWS modes.
If you do not have Internet access, you can check the status of your refund by calling the IRS TeleTax System at 1.800.829.4477 or the IRS Refund Hotline at 1.800.829.1954.
Call the IRS for lost, stolen, or damaged tax refund checks at 1.800.829.1040.
Please note: Amended tax return information is not available on Where's My Refund? Please contact the IRS for amended return information.
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