Where is my refund?

Check your refund status

You can check the status of your refund using the IRS's Where's My Refund? tool:

• 24 hours after the IRS accepts your e-filed return, or
• 4 weeks after you mail your paper return.

If you filed Form 8379 with your return, allow 11 weeks (14 weeks if mailed) before checking your refund status. You can also call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 or 1-800-829-1954 for more information.

To get your refund status, you'll need to provide the following information as shown on your return:

• Your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number (ITIN)
• Your filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, or Qualifying Surviving Spouse)
• The refund amount (it's important to enter the refund amount exactly as it is shown on your return)