So, you were pleasantly surprised to learn that you are getting a refund on your taxes. Congratulations! The question for most taxpayers expecting a return is, "Where is my refund?"Check Your Refund Status Online
The easiest way to check on your refund is to ask
IRS through IRS.gov. On home page of site, you will see a "Where's My Refund?" link. Using service is fairly easy. You will need a copy of your tax return to provide necessary information to get status of your refund. Specifically, you need to provide your social security number, you tax filing status and exact amount of your refund. The reason IRS requires all of this information is purely for security purposes, to wit, agency wants to make sure it is giving access only to taxpayer. Again, all of this information should be on your return. If it is not, something is very wrong!
Once you submit required information, IRS will provide online results typically showing:
1. That return was received and is in processing;
2. The expected mailing date or direct deposit date of your refund; or
3. Whether your refund could not be issued because of a delivery problem.
In some cases, results may alert you to fact that IRS is reviewing your tax return because of errors or questionable entries. In such a case, it is highly advised that you review your return with a qualified tax professional and make absolutely sure that return will stand up to scrutiny.
