How to Check Income Tax Return Status

 Use IRS Website: Visit the IRS "Where’s My Refund?" tool to check your income tax return status.

Provide Key Info: Enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact refund amount from your return.

IRS2Go App: You can also check the status via the IRS2Go mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices.

Processing Time: Typically, it takes 24-48 hours after e-filing, or up to 4 weeks for paper returns, for the status to be updated.

Refund Status: The tool shows three stages: return received, refund approved, and refund sent.

Phone Option: Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1954 for updates on your return status.

State Refunds: For state tax returns, visit your state’s tax department website to check the status of your state refund.

Check Regularly: The IRS updates return statuses once every 24 hours, so check daily if needed.