You can start checking on the status of your refund within 24 hours after we have received your e-filed return or 4 weeks after you mail a paper return. Where’s My Refund? will give you a personalized refund date after we process your return and approve your refund.
How long are refund checks taking?
Tax refund process
| Delivery type | Delivery time (date filed – receipt of tax refund) |
|---|---|
| E-file with direct deposit | 1-3 weeks |
| Paper file with direct deposit | 3 weeks |
| E-file with refund check in the mail | 6-8 weeks |
| Paper file with refund check in the mail | 6-8 weeks |
When do I receive my federal tax refund?
When will I receive my refund? You may check the status of your refund using self-service. There are two options to access your account information. Account Services or Guest Services questions one time for each tax year .
Where does an undelivered tax refund check go?
Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS.
How can I check the status of my income tax refund?
Alternatively, one can check the status of the income tax refund on the TIN NSDL website as well. Refund status is available on the website 10 days after the refund has been sent by the department to the bank, i.e., SBI. This is how you can check the status of your income tax refund here:
Why does my tax refund not show up in my bank account?
ii) Refund Status – Refund Returned: There are two reasons why this happens. If the income tax refund is sent to you via ECS (electronic clearing service), the payment transfer will not happen if you have given the wrong bank account details.