Refund Status

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Federal Refund Status

Track your IRS refund online in 3 simple stages:
Return Received – IRS has your return
Refund Approved – Refund confirmed
Refund Sent – Money on the way

⏱ E-file + Direct Deposit = within 21 days.

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State Refund Status

Each U.S. state has its own system for refund tracking.

Processing Times – Usually 2–6 weeks (varies by state).
How to Check – Visit your state’s Department of Revenue website.
 What You Need – SSN/ITIN, filing status, and refund amount.