Track Your 2025 Tax Refund

You can track the status of your 2025 income tax refund within 24–48 hours after e-filing, once the IRS begins accepting returns. If you are checking the status of prior-year returns, please allow 3–4 days after e-filing. For paper returns, wait at least 4 weeks before checking your refund status.

To check your refund, you will need:

• Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

• Your filing status

• The exact refund amount listed on your tax return

Please note: Refund information is updated once a day, usually overnight.

How it works: The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool will display the status of your refund as follows:

• Return Received – Your return has been received and is being processed.

• Refund Approved – Your refund has been approved and is being prepared for issuance by the indicated date.

• Refund Sent – Your refund has been sent to your bank account or by mail. It may take up to 5 days to appear in your bank account or several weeks for a mailed check to arrive.