How to Track IRS Tax Refund Status
Checking the status of your IRS tax refund is easy, whether you requested a direct deposit or a mailed check. A few items are required items to check status: Social Security number, filing status (single, married, head of household, et. al.), as well as the exact amount of the refund. Following a few simple steps will give you the status of your refund in just minutes.
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Access "Where's My Refund?" on IRS.gov. This will give you a complete overview of the requirements and details of how the process works, as well as a link to the form you need to submit to learn your refund status.
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Submit your information as listed on your tax return, including Social Security number, filing status and amount of refund due.
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Begin tracking the status of your refund in as little as 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of your e-filed return or three to four weeks after mailing a paper return.
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Click on the "Help" tab at the top of the "Where's My Refund?" page, if you need more assistance. Another alternative is to contact the IRS at 800-829-1954, if you prefer to make a call.
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timbucktoo
Apr 16, 2009
Very nice, straightforward article. I didn't know this stuff could be tracked online, but I suppose I should have, considering everything else is.I've added you as a friend and recommended you. Pay it forward!
