To check the status of your state tax refund, you need to visit your specific state's tax or revenue department website, as each state manages its own refund tracking system. Generally, you will need:
- Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Your filing status
- The exact refund amount as shown on your tax return
Most states provide an online tool similar to the IRS "Where's My Refund?" service for federal refunds. For example:
- California has a "Where's My Refund?" service requiring your SSN, ZIP code, refund amount, and mailing address numbers
- New Jersey offers an online refund status service where you enter your SSN and refund amount, with processing times typically 4 weeks for e-filed returns and 12 weeks for paper returns
- Georgia provides a refund status check online and via an automated phone system
- Virginia has a "Where's My Refund?" tool and explains reasons for refund delays or adjustments, including offsets for debts owed
If you want to check both federal and state refund statuses, USA.gov recommends using the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool for federal refunds and contacting your state's taxation department for state refunds
. If you tell me your specific state, I can provide the exact link or instructions to check your state tax refund status.
