To check the status of your state tax refund, you generally need to visit your specific state's taxation department website or use their refund tracking tool. Here are the key steps and resources:
- Have ready your Social Security number (or ITIN), your filing status, and the exact refund amount from your tax return.
- Use your state's official tax refund status tool or contact their department directly. Many states provide online tools similar to the IRS "Where's My Refund?" service.
- For federal refunds, you can use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool or the IRS2Go mobile app, which updates once daily
- For state refunds, each state has its own process. For example:
- California requires your SSN, ZIP code, refund amount, and address numbers to check status online
* Illinois offers a "Where's My Refund?" tool and also a system via the Illinois Comptroller for detailed status
* Colorado provides a Revenue Online tool to track refunds without logging in, with typical processing times of 3-5 weeks for e-filed returns and up to 3 months for paper returns
* Oregon has a "Where's My Refund?" link in the Revenue Online account, with most refunds processed within two weeks
* New Jersey requires your SSN and refund amount to check status online, with typical processing times of 4 weeks for e-filed and 12 weeks for paper returns
- If you filed a paper return or if your refund is delayed, states may take longer due to additional review or fraud prevention measures
- If your refund amount differs from your return, the state will usually send a letter explaining the difference before you contact them
To find your specific state's refund status tool, you can start at USA.gov's tax refund status page, which links to state resources
. In summary, to check your state tax refund status, go to your state's tax department website, use their "Where's My Refund?" tool if available, and have your personal and tax return details handy. If you specify your state, I can provide the exact link and instructions.
