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Visit the IRS "Where’s My Refund?" tool to check your income tax return status.
Enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact refund amount from your return.
You can also check the status via the IRS2Go mobile app, available for both Android and iOS devices.
Typically, it takes 24-48 hours after e-filing, or up to 4 weeks for paper returns, for the status to be updated.
The tool shows three stages: return received, refund approved, and refund sent.
Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1954 for updates on your return status.
For state tax returns, visit your state’s tax department website to check the status of your state refund.
The IRS updates return statuses once every 24 hours, so check daily if needed.