How to Check California State Tax Refund Status

Checking the status of your California state income tax refund is a simple process.

Checking the status of your California state income tax refund is a simple process. A few steps online or over the phone will tell you how much your refund is and in what stage of processing it is in.

Instructions

1. Gather some basic information, including your address and Social Security number. Go to the California Franchise Tax Board's refund tracking site through the link in the References section.

2. Enter your exact California tax refund amount. If your address has changed since you filed your taxes, use the link on the site to change your address.

3. If you do not have access to the Internet or do not feel comfortable using the Internet, you can call the California Franchise Tax Board directly for your tax refund status at 1-800-852-5711. Once connected, select "Personal Income Tax", and then select option "6" to speak to a representative. You can speak to a representative to obtain your California tax refund status during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, except on holidays.

Tips & Warnings

• Call 1-800-852-5711 to get your California tax refund status if you don't want to check online.

References

• California Franchise Tax Board: Check Refund Status