Federal
Where's My Refund?
Check your federal refund status online. The IRS updates it once a day, usually overnight.
You'll need
- Social Security or ITIN
- Filing status
- Exact refund amount
Typical timing
E-file + direct depositUp to 21 days
Paper return4+ weeks
State
State refunds
Refund timing and tools vary by state. Find your state's tax agency to check your status.
Find Your State AgencyPlease note
Refund timing is set by the IRS and the states, not by us, and can vary with return complexity, identity verification, and offsets. This page links to the official tools; we can't access your refund status directly. Reach out any time and we'll help you read what the agency is showing.