Or where is my refund

Enter the required information below to find out the stage and a more specific status of your refund. Due to enhanced identity theft protection measures, some refunds may take longer than normal, which is 6 weeks for electronically filed returns and 12 weeks for paper returns.

Amended returns can take longer to process as they go through the mail vs. Check out your options for tracking your amended return and how we can help.

We can help. Last Name. Social Security Number. How did you file your taxes? Check refund status. Your refund status. Sorry, we are not able to locate your records. Your Info Last Name. Missing information or documents. If we send you a letter requesting more information, please respond quickly so we can continue processing your return.

Errors on your return. We found a math error in your return or have to make another adjustment. If the adjustment causes a different refund amount than you were expecting, we will send you a letter to explain the adjustment. Problems with direct deposit. If you requested direct deposit, but the account number was entered incorrectly, your bank won't be able to process the deposit.

When this happens, your bank notifies us, and we will manually re-issue your refund as a check. This process could take up to 2 weeks between the time we receive notification from the bank and when you receive the check. Why is your refund different than you expected?

Errors or missing information If your tax return had one or more errors, we may need to adjust your return leading to a different refund amount than you claimed on your return. The systems are updated once every 24 hours. You can call the IRS to check on the status of your refund. However, IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time.

Wait times to speak with a representative can be long. But you can avoid the wait by using the automated phone system. Follow the message prompts when you call. Refunds are generally issued within 21 days of when you electronically filed your tax return or 42 days of when you filed paper returns. You can learn whether your payment has been issued, and if it's coming by direct deposit or mailed check.

Learn more about the stimulus payments , including whether you qualify for one and what, if anything, you may have to do to get yours. You can file your tax return by mail, through an e-filing website or software, or by using the services of a tax preparer.