Did you know that the IRS issues more than 9 out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. However, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer. The best way to check the status of your refund is online through the “Where’s My Refund?” tool at IRS.gov or via the IRS2Go phone app.
“Where’s My Refund?” has the most up to date information available about your refund. You should use this tool rather than calling.
You can use “Where’s My Refund?” to start checking on the status of your return within 24 hours after IRS has received an e-filed return or four weeks after receipt of a mailed paper return. “Where’s My Refund?” has a tracker that displays progress through three stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved and (3) Refund Sent.
The IRS2Go phone app is another fast and safe tool taxpayers can use to check the status of a refund. In addition, users can use the app to make a payment, watch the IRS YouTube channel, get the latest IRS news, and subscribe to filing season updates and tax tips. The app is free for Android devices from the Google Play Store or from the Apple App Store for Apple devices.
Users of both the IRS2Go app and “Where’s my Refund” tools must have information from their current, pending tax return to access their refund information.
The IRS continues to strongly encourage the use of e-file and direct deposit as the fastest and safest way to file an accurate return and receive a tax refund. More than four out of five tax returns are expected to be filed electronically, with a similar proportion of refunds issued through direct deposit.
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