One of the most asked questions we hear is, “Where’s my tax refund?” We understand. Sometimes you just need that extra income to get you through the month and other times you utilize that refund to make larger purchases that have to wait until the refund comes in.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for collecting taxes in the United States, and one of the most important services it offers is the ability to issue tax refunds to eligible taxpayers. However, the process of receiving a tax refund can be a confusing and frustrating experience for many individuals. To help alleviate some of this stress, the IRS offers a helpful online tool known as “Where’s My Refund.” This tool allows taxpayers to track the status of their refund and get real-time updates on when they can expect to receive it. In this way, the “Where’s My Refund” tool is an essential resource for anyone who wants to stay informed about the status of their tax refund.

File for Your Tax Refund Electronically with Cowdery Tax & Business Solutions

If you haven’t yet scheduled your appointment to file your tax return call today, 740-374-6942 so we can help you to find the most credits and deductions available to you.

Once you’ve filed your return tracking it’s progress couldn’t be simpler.

You can check the status of you refund within 24 hours after you have e-filed your tax return or within 4 weeks after mailing your paper return. Once the IRS has processed your return and approves your refund, you will be able to see your personalized refund date. Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days after your tax return is received by the IRS, but, it’s possible that your tax return could require additional review, this means your refund could take longer.

Keep in mind that the Where’s My Refund? tool is only updated once every 24 hours, usually overnight. So there is no need to check multiple times in a day.

How to Check the Status on your Tax Refund

• Simply go to IRS.gov.
• Click on Refunds on the top navigational menu.
•  Then click the blue button that says “Where’s my Refund?“
• On the next page enter your Social Security Number in the screen.
• Enter your filing status, example: Married filing Jointly.
• Enter the exact amount of your refund in whole dollar amounts, example: $1565 not $1565.31.
• The next screen will show you the progress of your return.

What to do if your tax refund is late.

Call the IRS 

Individuals:
Toll-Free, 800-829-1040
Businesses:
Toll-Free, 800-829-4933
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. your local time (Alaska & Hawaii follow Pacific Time).

• If it has been 21 days or more since you filed electronically.
• If it has been more than 6 weeks since you mailed your paper return.
• Or, if the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact the IRS.

IRS2Go Mobile App

With the official IRS2Go Mobile App you can check your refund status, make a payment, and sign up for helpful tax tips.

Available on Google Play, iTunes and Amazon Devices.

Contact us for an appointment so we can get your started on your tax return.

This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Cowdery Tax and its representatives does not offer legal or tax advice. We offer services for business bookkeeping, payroll, tax payments, and personal tax filings. We share information that is publicly available. Tax laws may change with or without notice that may alter or change the information contained in this publication.