Where’s My Refund – It’s Quick, Easy and Secure.
You can generally expect the IRS to issue your refund in less than 21 calendar days after we receive your tax return. Use this tool to check on the status of your refund. It provides the most up-to-date information the IRS has. There’s no need to call us unless Where’s My Refund? tells you to do so. Where’s My Refund? is updated every 24 hours – usually overnight — so you only need to check once a day.
3 Steps to your refunds
When to Check
- Within 24 hours after we’ve received your e-filed tax return
- 4 weeks after you mail your paper return
When to Check
- Social Security Number
- Filing status
- Exact refund amount
How to…
- Get your refund status at…
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More Information
- Protect your personal information to avoid refund scams.
- Get details about refund information available.
- Check availability of our systems.
