Open the IRS refund page
Use the refund tracker linked below, or sign in to your IRS account.
Enter the return details
Use the refund amount on the federal return, not a combined federal and state refund. Choose the correct tax year.
Read the status and instructions
Check whether the return was received, refund approved, or refund sent. Follow any instructions about additional review.
Allow time for processing
Check the IRS page for current availability and processing times. A refund date is not guaranteed; corrections and reviews can delay it.
State refunds use each state’s separate tracker. Contact our office if the status requests action or differs from what you expected.
Guidance checked October 19, 2026. Follow the current IRS instructions for your tax year.