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Here is  Where’s My Refund? online tool

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Refund information for the most current tax year that you filed will generally be available 72 hours after we acknowledge receipt of your e-filed return, or three to four weeks after you mail your paper return

What information is Not Available on Where’s My Refund?

  • Amended Tax Return (Form 1040X) Information
    Where’s My Refund? does not track refunds that are claimed on amended tax returns.
    Amended/corrected returns may take 8 to 12 weeks, or longer, to process.

If it’s been more than 8 weeks since you filed your amended return and you haven’t received your refund, please contact a customer service representative by calling 800-829-1040. From outside the U.S., call 267-941-1000. TTY/TDD: 800-829-4059.

  • Business Tax Return Information
    If you need refund information on federal tax returns other than U.S. Individual Income Tax (Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ) please call us, toll free, at 800-829-4933. From outside the U.S., call 267-941-1000. TTY/TDD: 800-829-4059.
  • Prior Year Refund Information
    Information on Where’s My Refund? will be for the latest tax year that we have on file for you.

Example: You filed your 2009 tax return on January 1, 2010 and then filed your 2008 tax return on February 1, 2010. The information available on Where’s My Refund will be for the 2009 tax return even though you filed your 2008 return after your 2009 return.

How Long Will My Refund Information be Available?

  • For U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns filed before July 1:
    Your refund information will remain available on Where’s My Refund? until around the second or third week in December.

If your refund check was returned to us as undeliverable by the U.S. Post Office, your refund information will remain available on Where’s My Refund? throughout the following year until you file tax return for a more current tax year.

  • For  U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns filed on or after July 1:
    Your refund information will remain available throughout the following year until you file a tax return for a more current tax year.

Can I change my mailing address online?

If your refund was returned to us by the U.S. Postal Service you may be able to change the address we have on file for you, online. Where’s My Refund? will offer this service to you if you’re eligible.

What if my refund was lost, stolen, or destroyed?

Generally, you can file an online claim for a replacement check if it’s been more than 28 days from the date that we mailed your refund. Where’s My Refund? will give you detailed information about filing a claim if this situation applies to you.

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