How to Trace an IRS Refund

Qucikly track your refund with the "Where's My Refund?" tool.

After you file your taxes, you may be in position to receive a refund. The Internal Revenue Service allows you to quickly find out where your refund currently is with its "Where's My Refund?" service. Information on your refund posts 72 hours after you e-file or three to four weeks after you paper file. Once your return is processed, you can track your refund. The site updates refund status each Wednesday.

Instructions

1. Go to "Where's My Refund" on the IRS website.

2. Enter your Social Security Number.

3. Enter your filing status from your tax return.

4. Enter the amount of the refund you expect from your tax return.

5. Click "Submit" to see your refund status.

References

• IRS: Where's My Refund