Use this tool to check your refund. Your refund status will appear around: 24 hours after you e-file a current-year return 3 or 4 days after you e-file a prior-year return 4 weeks after you file a paper return Check your refund Information is updated once a day, overnight. What you need Your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number (ITIN) Your filing status The exact refund amount on your return Check your refund Find your tax information in your online account or get a copy (transcript) of your tax records. To check an amended return, visit Where's My Amended Return? Using a mobile device? Check your refund on the IRS2Go app How it works Where's My Refund shows your refund status: Return Received – We received your return and are processing it. Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown. Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail. Before you file a second tax return Filing the same tax return again typically won't speed up your refund and could cause delays. You should resubmit your tax return, electronically if possible, only if all of these apply: You are due a refund You filed on paper more than 6 months ago Where’s My Refund doesn’t show that we received your return. When to call us Call us about your refund status only if Where's My Refund recommends you contact us. IRS phone numbers and tax help options If your refund is delayed Your refund may be delayed if your return needs corrections or extra review. If we need more information to process your return, we'll send you a letter. Why your refund might be taking longer Related About Where’s My RefundTax season refund FAQsDirect depositTime you can claim a credit or refund
