RESOURCES
Where's My Refund?
What you will need
- Social security number or ITIN
- Your filing status
- Your exact refund amount
Certain tax returns may take longer to process
for various reasons, such as when a return:
- Includes errors such as an incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amount
- Is incomplete
- Is affected by identity theft or fraud
- Includes a claim filed for an Earned Income Tax Credit or an Additional Child Tax Credit using 2019 income.
- Includes a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation, which could take up to 14 weeks to process
- Needs further review
For the latest information on IRS refund processing during the COVID-19 pandemic, see the IRS Operations Status page.
We will contact you by mail when (or if) we need more information to process your return.
Check My Refund Status
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Get the facts about who qualifies, how payments work, and what it means for your refund this year.
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Access your official IRS tax records quickly and securely to review past returns, verify income, or keep your financial documents up to date.
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Set up or log in to your IRS account to securely manage your tax information, view balances, and track payments online.
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Quickly and securely make your tax payments online through the IRS - no checks, no hassle.
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Refunds Topics
You can expect to see updates about 24 hours after e-filing your return. If you mailed your return or recently responded to an IRS notice, expect extended delays in processing. The “Where’s My Refund” tool is updated daily, usually overnight, so you can check for the latest status there.