Federal refund (IRS)
You need four things: your Social Security number or ITIN, your filing status, the tax year and the exact refund amount. The IRS updates the status once a day, usually overnight.
Open the IRS « Where's My Refund »Check the status of your tax refund
You filed and you are waiting. Here are the official links to check it yourself, and we are here if something looks wrong.
Amended return
If we filed an amendment (Form 1040-X), tracking happens in a separate tool. It takes about 3 weeks to show up and 8 to 16 weeks to process. You will need your Social Security number, date of birth and ZIP code.
Check my amended returnThese links go straight to irs.gov. We never ask for your Social Security number on this website.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does it usually take?
The IRS issues most refunds in under 21 days if you filed electronically and asked for direct deposit. On paper, count 4 to 8 weeks. If you claimed the Additional Child Tax Credit or the EITC, the law requires the IRS to hold your refund until mid-February.
What about a Florida state refund?
Florida has no personal income tax, so there is no state refund to chase. If you worked part of the year in another state, that state may owe you money: tell us which one and we will look at it with you.
Get in touch
Refund held up or not showing?
Come by the office or message us. We review your return with you and explain what is going on.
To get started, bring this
- Your copy of the return (Form 1040)
- Photo ID
- Any letter you received from the IRS
Ready to get things done?
Free consultation, no obligation. We reply the same business day.
Free consultation · No obligation · We reply the same business day