Can I check on my federal tax refund?
Andrew Ramirez
Published Mar 22, 2026
Whether you owe taxes or you’re expecting a refund, you can find out your tax return’s status by: Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.) Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.
How do I find out how much federal tax I owe?
You can access your federal tax account through a secure login at Once in your account, you can view the amount you owe along with details of your balance, view 18 months of payment history, access Get Transcript, and view key information from your current year tax return.
What number do you call to check on your federal income tax?
You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day. Tax forms and instructions for current and prior years are available by calling 1-800-829-3676.
How can I check the status of my federal tax return?
Here’s how taxpayers can check the status of their federal tax return. IRS Tax Tip 2021-70, May 19, 2021. The most convenient way to check on a tax refund is by using the Where’s My Refund? tool. Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.
Where can I check the amount of my tax refund?
The exact whole dollar amount of your refund. Check your tax return on eFile.com ( only if you prepared and e-filed at eFile.com ). If you e-filed your tax return at a different site, please sign in to your account on that site; eFile.com cannot provide tax return status information for other websites or tax offices.
When to call the IRS to check on your tax return?
Instructions for the IRS2Go app recommend waiting 24 hours after you file your return electronically and four weeks after you mail a paper return to check the status. You may check the status of your expected tax refund by calling the IRS Refund Hotline at 800-829-1954.
When to check the status of a joint tax return?
If you filed a joint return, you can use either spouse’s Social Security number. The IRS advises you to wait three weeks before checking the status of mailed returns and 72 hours before following up on e-filed returns. Read More: When Can You Get That Tax Refund?
