Check the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund

If you're awaiting a refund from the IRS, check the status of your refund online.

Your refund status should be available 24 hours after your electronically filed tax return has been received, and 4 weeks after you've mailed a paper return. 

In checking your refund status online, you'll need to supply the following information:

• Social Security number
• Filing status (single, married-filing jointly, etc.)
  
• Exact amount of your refund, as shown on your return