Tax Refunds Where’s My Tax Refund? Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Written by TurboTaxLisa Published Jan 31, 2014 - [Updated Sep 7, 2017] 3 min read The IRS officially opened for the 2014 tax season today and a common question asked around this time is “Where’s My Refund?” Many taxpayers also have questions about how the process of getting tax refunds and refund timing works. We know you work hard for your money and wanted to answer some of the most common questions we see about the issuance of tax refunds. Here is a breakdown of how your tax return will progress through 3 stages with the IRS -“Return Received”, “Return Approved”, and “Refund Sent” once you e-file and where you can go to check your refund status so you understand “Where’s My Refund?”: Refund Process Start checking status 24 – 48 hours after e-file – Once you e-file with direct deposit, you can start checking the status of your return 24 – 48 hours after you e-file on the IRS Where’s My Refund tool. Return Received Notice within 24 – 48 hours after e-file – The IRS Where’s My Refund tool will show “Return Received” status once they begin processing your tax return. You will not see a refund date until the IRS finishes processing your tax return and approves your tax refund. Status change from “Return Received” to “Refund Approved” – Once the IRS finishes processing your tax return and confirms your tax refund is approved, your status will change from “Return Received” to “Refund Approved”. Sometimes the change in status can take a few days, but it could take longer and a date will not be provided in Where’s My Refund? until your tax return is processed and your tax refund is approved. Where’s My Refund? tool shows refund date – The IRS will provide an actual refund date once your status moves to “Refund Approved”. The IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in 21 days or less. Where’s My Refund? shows “Refund Sent” – You’re now closer to your biggest tax refund! If the status in Where’s My Refund? shows “Refund Sent”, the IRS has sent your tax refund to your financial institution for direct deposit. It can take 1 to 5 days for your financial institution to deposit funds into your account. If you requested that your tax refund be mailed, it could take several weeks for your check to arrive. Here are more answers to your common questions about your tax refund: Will I see a date right away when I check status in “Where’s My Refund”? Where’s My Refund will not give you a date until your tax return is received, processed, and your tax refund is approved by the IRS It’s been longer than 21 days since the IRS has received my tax return and I have not received my tax refund. What’s happening? Some tax returns take longer than others to process depending on your tax situation. Some of the reasons it may take longer are incomplete information, an error, or the IRS needs to review it further. What other sources can I use to check my refund status? Once you have e-filed your tax return with TurboTax, you can check your status using MyTurboTax. You can even check your status on the go from your mobile device using TurboTax free app MyTaxRefund. If you haven’t e-filed your taxes yet, you can start today. You may even be able to e-file your federal tax return for free and have your biggest tax refund in your pocket within 21 days. Previous Post 5 Common Tax Forms You Should Expect in the Mail Next Post EITC Awareness Day: Common Questions About Earned Income Tax Credit… Written by Lisa Greene-Lewis Lisa has over 20 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa has appeared on the Steve Harvey Show, the Ellen Show, and major news broadcast to break down tax laws and help taxpayers understand what tax laws mean to them. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to taxpayers to help them keep more of their money is paramount. More from Lisa Greene-Lewis Follow Lisa Greene-Lewis on Twitter. 3,444 responses to “Where’s My Tax Refund?” « Older Comments I filed on April 15 the the recording states that my monies will be deposited in 10day still no money. I’m waiting is there a number where I can speak with a person and not an automated systems. Reply Hello Gwendolyn, Per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically or, more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them. Here is more information on how to call the IRS for Refund Status: Individuals 800-829-1040 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Have the following ready when you call: Individuals • Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth dates • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security number • Filing status – single, head of household, married filing joint, or married filing separate • Prior-year tax return • Tax return you’re calling about • Most recent correspondence sent to you (if any) Thank you Reply Hi I filed my taxes on April 3rd and I have not heard anything yet Reply Hi Angela, Please first, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/ If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. If the return has been accepted then check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount However, per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically. Thank you Reply Still waiting on my taxes I did mines on February 19 2019 I still have not heard nothing about my money at all Reply I filled to get checks back on the 22nd of February. Still waiting Reply I filed my taxes Feb 14 and it’s been over 21 days and it’s still says being processed where’s my refund Reply I never received my state check why Reply I efiled my taxes with turbo tax January 31st it has been 6 weeks since federal accepted them and I still haven’t received a date of when to expect my refund what is up with that? 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I filed on April 15 the the recording states that my monies will be deposited in 10day still no money. I’m waiting is there a number where I can speak with a person and not an automated systems. Reply
Hello Gwendolyn, Per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically or, more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return or if the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact them. Here is more information on how to call the IRS for Refund Status: Individuals 800-829-1040 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time Have the following ready when you call: Individuals • Social Security numbers (SSN) and birth dates • Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for taxpayers without a Social Security number • Filing status – single, head of household, married filing joint, or married filing separate • Prior-year tax return • Tax return you’re calling about • Most recent correspondence sent to you (if any) Thank you Reply
Hi Angela, Please first, check your e-file status to see if your return was accepted: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/efile-status-lookup/ If you have an IRS acknowledgement then they are processing the return. If the return has been accepted then check the status of the tax refund via IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool, https://www.irs.gov/refunds. Please note you will need the following information when checking on your refund status: Social security number or ITIN Your filing status Your exact refund amount However, per the IRS; a phone representative can research the status of your refund if it’s been 21 days or more since you filed electronically. Thank you Reply
Still waiting on my taxes I did mines on February 19 2019 I still have not heard nothing about my money at all Reply
I filed my taxes Feb 14 and it’s been over 21 days and it’s still says being processed where’s my refund Reply
I efiled my taxes with turbo tax January 31st it has been 6 weeks since federal accepted them and I still haven’t received a date of when to expect my refund what is up with that? Reply