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How long does it take for refund status to show up?

By Emily Wilson |

Usually the IRS says to allow 4 weeks before checking the status of your refund, and that refund processing can take 6 to 8 weeks from the date the IRS receives your return.

What number do you call to check the status of your tax refund?

Where’s My Refund? at IRS.gov. If you do not have internet access, call IRS’s Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1954.

Is there a number to check on stimulus check?

After confirming your payment was sent and meeting the timeframes list above, you can initiate a trace on your payment by calling the IRS at 800-919-9835 (expect long wait times) or submitting Form 3911 (instructions here).

Where can I find out the status of my tax refund?

The best way to check the status your refund is through Where’s My Refund? on IRS.gov. All you need is internet access and this information: Your Social Security numbers.

What to do if you do not get your federal tax refund?

If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page. You’ll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. You may be prompted to change your address online. You can also call the IRS to check on the status of your refund.

When to call the IRS to check on your refund?

The IRS asks that you don’t call to check on your refund status unless it’s been at least three weeks (21 days) since you’ve filed electronically, or six weeks since you’ve mailed in your paper return, unless the Where’s My Refund? tool tells you to do so. 4

Where does a tax refund check go if it goes unclaimed?

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has millions of dollars in tax refunds that go undelivered or unclaimed. Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address.