You (and/or your accountant) has put blood, sweat, and mostly tears into getting those darn taxes finished, and by some miracle, you get money back!! If this is you, you may be wondering when that money is going to hit your bank account.

Our friends at the IRS have created this handy dandy tool where we can check on it (instead of bugging them).

Check Federal Tax Refund Status

To check the status of your federal tax return, visit https://www.irs.gov/refunds.  You will need the following information to check on your return:

  • Social security number or ITIN
  • Your filing status (single, married…)
  • Your exact refund amount

Check State Tax Refund Status

Want to check your state tax refund status? Click on the state below and follow the instructions to check on your refund status.

Amy Northard, CPA

Amy Northard, CPA

I’m Amy Northard, and I’m the founder of The Accountants for Creatives®. My team and I understand that the last thing you want to think about is taxes and bookkeeping. That’s why we handle the financial side of things for creatives across the US, giving you the freedom to get back to the work you love.

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