Once the tax returns are submitted, it is time to start tracking your tax refund. The IRS and most states offer an online tool known as “Where’s My Refund” that provides updates and timing for the release of your refund. To use the tool, the sites normally require some or all of the following information from taxpayers:
- Social Security Number
- Date of Birth
- Filing Status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widower)
- Amount of Your Expected Refund.
If you owed money instead of expecting a refund, you can usually input $0.00 or $1.00 for the expected refund. The tool will still be useful for tracking when your tax return is processed and finalized. If you prefer calling to using the online resources, many locations provide similar information over the phone (usually through an automated system).
To help you monitor your return, we have gathered a list below of the sites and phone numbers for the IRS and the individual states. Certain states (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming) do not have individual income taxes and do not provide the “Where’s My Refund” tool. The rest should be listed below.
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Where’s My Refund?
After a tax return has been accepted, the IRS will begin to update the “Where’s My Refund” tool. Input your social security number, filing status, and the amount of your expected refund. You’ll get a page that tells you details about the status of your return (Under Review, Processing, Ready for Payout) and eventually an estimated date for your money to be paid out. If they garnished or altered your refund, there may be details about that as well.
| Alabama | Website *Go down to “Refunds” ➟ “Check my Refund Status” | Call: (334) 309-2612 |
| Alaska | *No State Income Tax | |
| Arizona | Website | Call: (800) 352-4090 |
| Arkansas | Website | Call: (800) 882-9275 |
| California | Website | Call: (800) 338-0505 |
| Colorado | Website *Go down to “Refund Resources” | Call: (303) 238-7378 |
| Connecticut | Website | Call: (860) 297-5962 |
| Delaware | Website | Call: (302) 577-8784 |
| Florida | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| Georgia | Website | Call: (877) 423-6711 |
| Hawai’i | Website | Call: (800) 222-3229 |
| Idaho | Website | Call: (888) 228-5770 |
| Illinois | Website *Go down to “Inquiries for Individuals” ➟ “Where’s My Refund?” | Call: (800) 732-8866 or (217) 782-3336 |
| Indiana | Website | Call: (317) 232-2240 (Select Option 3) |
| Iowa | Website | Call: (515) 281-4966 |
| Kansas | Website | Call: |
| Kentucky | Website | Call: (502) 564-1600 or (502) 564-4581 |
| Louisiana | Website | Call: (888) 829-3071 |
| Maine | Website | Call: (207) 624-9784 |
| Maryland | Website | Call: (800) 218-8160 |
| Massachusetts | Website | Call: (800) 392-6089 |
| Michigan | Website | Call: (517) 335-3429 |
| Minnesota | Website | Call: (651) 296-4444 or (800) 657-3676 |
| Mississippi | Website | Call: (601) 923-7801 |
| Missouri | Website | Call: (573) 751-3505 |
| Montana | Website | Call: (406) 444-6900 |
| Nebraska | Website | Call: (800) 742-7474 |
| Nevada | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| New Hampshire | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| New Jersey | Website | Call: (609) 826-4400 |
| New Mexico | Website | Call: (866) 285-2996 |
| New York | Website | Call: (518) 457-5149 |
| North Carolina | Website | Call: (877) 252-4052 |
| North Dakota | Website | Call: |
| Ohio | Website | Call: (800) 282-1780 |
| Oklahoma | Website *Go down to “Individuals” ➟ “Where’s My Refund” | Call: (800) 522-8165 |
| Oregon | Website *Go down to “Refunds & 1099-Gs” ➟ “Where’s My Refund” | Call: (800) 356-4222 |
| Pennsylvania | Website | Call: (717) 787-8201 |
| Rhode Island | Website | Call: (401) 574-8829 |
| South Carolina | Website | Call: (844) 898-8542 |
| South Dakota | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: (800) 829-9188 |
| Tennessee | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| Texas | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| Utah | Website *Go down to “Refunds” ➟ “Check Your Refund Status” | Call: (800) 662-4335 |
| Vermont | Website | Call: (802) 828-2865 |
| Virginia | Website | Call: (804) 367-2486 |
| Washington | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| West Virginia | Website | Call: (800) 982-8297 |
| Wisconsin | Website | Call: (866) 947-7363 |
| Wyoming | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| Washington, DC | Website *Go down to “Individual” ➟ “Check the Status of my Refund” | Call: (202) 727-4829 |
| American Samoa | Website | Call: |
| Guam | Website *Sign into your account and use the “Lookup Status” tool | Call: (671) 635-1840 Email: pinadmin@revtax.guam.gov |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Website *No State Income Tax | Call: |
| Puerto Rico | Website | Call: |
| Virgina Islands | Website | Call: (340) 715-1040 |
Disclaimer: Nothing in this article is to be relied upon as legal advice. Every individual faces a unique situation and requires personalized and targeted professional and legal assistance. If you are looking for advice, speak with a professional and find what applies directly to you. Blessing Associates is not liable for any results that arise should you rely solely upon information in this article.