Tax status: Where's my refund? 1.0.21

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Where Can I Find My IRS Refund?

Generally, IRS refunds are issued within 21 days after electronically filing a tax return or within 42 days for paper returns. If you have filed your federal tax return and anticipate a refund but have not received it within the expected time frame, you may be wondering about the status of your IRS refund.

Here, we provide guidance on how to verify the status of your refund if it is taking longer than anticipated.

How Long Does It Take to Receive an IRS Refund?

Typically, most refunds are processed in less than 21 days. However, the IRS may take longer to issue a refund, especially when a return requires further review, is incomplete, is impacted by identity theft or fraud, includes claims for Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, or includes Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation (which may take up to 14 weeks to process).

How to Check Your Federal Tax Refund Status

Once you have filed your tax return, you can begin checking the status of your refund within:

• - 24 hours after e-filing a tax year 2021 return
• - 3 or 4 days after e-filing a tax year 2019 or 2020 return
• - 4 weeks after mailing a paper return

You can check the status of your IRS refund via two methods: electronically or by phone.

How to Proceed

The simplest way to inquire about your refund status is by utilizing the Where’s My Refund tool. This tool assists in checking your IRS tax refund status, identifying your state, and completing all required information.

To check your refund status, have the following information readily available:

• - Social Security Number
• - Filing status
• - Your exact refund amount

This IRS tool will indicate the refund status for the tax year you designate. For other tax details such as payment history or prior year adjusted gross income, please access your Online Account.

Contacting the IRS

You can also review your refund status by contacting an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. The phone number for your local IRS office can be located using our "IRS Office near me" tool.

Contact the IRS if:

• - It has been more than 21 days since you e-filed your tax return
• - It has been more than 42 days since you mailed your paper tax return
• - The Where’s My Refund tool suggests that additional information may be provided over the phone by the IRS

What if My Refund is Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed?

If you find yourself in this situation and more than 28 days have passed since the IRS mailed your refund, you can submit an online claim for a replacement check.

Detailed instructions on how to file a claim if your refund is lost, stolen, or destroyed can be found using the Where’s My Refund tool.

Tax Transcripts

Need information from a tax return you filed three years ago? Don't worry; you can request this information by obtaining a tax transcript from the IRS. Continue reading to learn how.

How Do I Obtain My Tax Transcript?

There are three primary methods to request your tax transcript from the IRS; download now to explore these options.

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