Where’s my tax refund?

You may be eligible to get a tax refund if you have paid too much tax. 

You can check the status of your refund within 24 hours after the IRS has received your e-file return, or 4 weeks after your paper return has been mailed to the IRS.

How quickly will I get my refund?

The IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 calendar days. However, many different factors can affect the timing of your refund after the IRS receives your return. Some tax returns need extra review for accuracy, completeness, and to protect taxpayers from fraud and identity theft. Additionally, the IRS has recently reported experiencing COVID-19 processing delays. 

Combining direct deposit with electronic filing is the fastest way to receive your refund. Your tax refund can be electronically deposited for free into your financial account (if you select this option when filing your tax return).