You can check the status of your North Carolina state tax refund online at the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) website's "Where's My Refund" page. To do this, you will need to enter your Social Security Number and the exact amount of your expected refund in whole dollars
. Here is how to track your NC refund:
- Visit the NCDOR refund status page at www.ncdor.gov/refund or the specific "Where's My Refund" tool.
- Click on "Check your refund status."
- Select the option for your tax year (e.g., original 2022 income tax refund).
- Enter your Social Security Number.
- Enter the exact refund amount from your tax return.
- Submit the information to view your refund status.
Most refunds are issued within approximately 3 to 6 weeks if you e-filed, or up to 12 weeks if you filed a paper return
. If the online tool is temporarily unavailable, the NCDOR provides updates and you can also call their toll-free refund inquiry line at 1-877-252-4052, available 24/7
. If your refund check is lost, stolen, or destroyed, you must submit an affidavit and indemnity bond form to the NCDOR to request a replacement
. In summary, your best option to find your NC refund status is the official NCDOR "Where's My Refund" page or their phone line, using your Social Security Number and exact refund amount to get the most accurate and up-to-date information
