To find your refunds, you generally need to use the specific refund tracking tool of the tax authority you filed with. For example:
- For the IRS (federal taxes), you can check your refund status using their "Where's My Refund?" tool by entering your Social Security number or ITIN, your filing status, and the exact refund amount from your tax return. The status typically updates once a day and shows whether your return was received, your refund approved, or your refund sent. The tool is available on the IRS website and via the IRS2Go mobile app.
- Many states have similar tools for their state tax refunds, such as Virginia, New York, Iowa, Illinois, and others. Each state’s website provides a "Where’s My Refund?" service where you input personal and filing information to check the status.
- If your refund is delayed or different from what you expected, the tax agency usually sends a notice explaining the issue.
If you specify the tax authority (federal or particular state), I can provide the exact link and steps to check your refund status. Otherwise, you can start with the IRS tool for federal refunds or the relevant state tax authority website for state refunds.
