Where’s my refund? We can help.
The IRS sends most refunds within three weeks of when you file your taxes. Want to know where your refund is right now? Let’s find out.
Check your federal tax refund status.
Couldn’t find your refund with our tool or you filed a paper copy of your tax return? You can still check the status of your federal income tax refund. Go to the IRS’ Where’s My Refund tool and enter this info:
- Social Security number
- Filing status
- Exact refund amount shown on your return
Don't forget!
Add an extra two to five days from the date listed by the IRS for your bank to process the refund.
Check your state refund status.
View our state list to check your refund status from the states where you lived and worked.
The IRS usually sends out refunds within three weeks, but sometimes it can take a bit longer. For example, the IRS may have a question about your return. Here are other common reasons for a delayed tax refund and what you can do.
At H&R Block, you can always count on us to help you get your max refund year after year. You can increase your paycheck withholdings to get a bigger refund at tax time. Our W-4 calculator can help.
The IRS usually sends out most refunds within three weeks, but sometimes it can take a bit longer if the return needs additional review.
The IRS' refund tracker updates once every 24 hours, typically overnight. That means you don't need to check your status more than once a day.
Your status messages might include refund received, refund approved, and refund sent. Find out what these e-file status messages mean and what to expect next.
Having your refund direct deposited on your H&R Block Emerald Prepaid Mastercard® allows you to access the money quicker than by mail. H&R Block's bank (MetaBank®, N.A.) will add your money to your card as soon as the IRS approves your refund.
Amended returns can take longer to process as they go through the mail vs. e-filing. Check out your options for tracking your amended return and how we can help.
Where is my refund?
Use Where's My Refund? to find out if the Illinois Department of Revenue has initiated the refund process. For more specific information about the status of your refund after the Illinois Department of Revenue has finished processing it, you can check the Illinois Comptroller's Find Your Illinois Tax Refund System.
What do I do if my refund is different than what was shown on my return?
If your refund amount is different than what is shown on your return, you will receive a notice within 7 to 10 business days explaining the difference.
How long does it take to get my refund?
If you file your return electronically and have your refund directly deposited into your checking or savings account, you will receive your refund faster. If you file a paper return, the timeframe is extended. In general, you can expect your refund to take longer than previous years as we continue our efforts to prevent identity theft and fraud. You may use our refund inquiry application to check the status of your current year refund.
I have lost or misplaced my refund check, how do I go about getting a new one?
For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.
I have not received my refund check. According to your site it has been more than 30 days since it was mailed. What should I do?
For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.
I found my uncashed refund check from a prior year. I am unable to cash it because it is over one year old. How do I go about replacing it?
For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.
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The Arizona Department of Revenue will follow the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement regarding the start of the 2022 electronic filing season. Because Arizona electronic income tax returns are processed and accepted through the IRS first, Arizona’s electronic filing system for individual income tax returns is dependent upon the IRS' launch date.
When it comes to Arizona income tax refunds, processing times vary and depend on how taxpayers file (e-file or paper) and the date the return was filed. Individuals waiting for refunds can check their status by visiting Where’s My Refund on AZTaxes.gov.
Refund Expectations
Several elements can affect the timing of your tax refund. Although ADOR works to send refunds as soon as possible, ADOR cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.
It is necessary for ADOR staff to take the necessary time to ensure refunds are sent to the right person.
Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual review if our systems detect a possible calculation error, missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud, thereby delaying the process. Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers, but some do not. This work does require special handling by an ADOR employee so, in these instances, it may take more than the normal timeframe to issue the refund.
Did you receive a letter from ADOR that some or all of your refund was adjusted to pay outstanding liabilities?
Overall, file early and file electronically. E-filing is more secure and easier.
Also, if an individual receives a phone call from ADOR requesting additional information, that person can call the department’s Customer Care Center at (602) 255-3381, or toll-free at (800) 352-4090 to confirm the call was from an ADOR official. Once verified, the individual should provide the requested information as quickly as possible.
For paper filed returns, taxpayers should allow 8 weeks from the date filed before contacting ADOR’s Customer Care Center to check on the status of a return. They should be prepared to provide their social security number, zip code and filing status reported on their returns when inquiring on their refunds.
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