Tax Return and Tax Refund Status

The IRS Where's My Refund tool provides the tax refund status for the last 3 tax years.

Once you have e-filed your return on eFile.com, your tax return status will change to Accepted by the IRS. If your return got Rejected by the IRS - not eFile.com - it's most due to a technical issue e.g. previous AGI amount miss-match etc. Most of the rejections can easily be corrected and then re-efiled for acceptance. Rejections are not the result of for example un-reported taxable income, incorrectly claimed dependents etc. If you ever wondered why the IRS is delaying your tax return view this tax return road map for a better understanding which steps a tax return might go through.

Tax Return, Refund Steps

Steps

Description

1. Prepared, eFiled your Return(s)

After you have prepared and e-Filed your returns. Tip: Don't rush it and make sure you have gathered all your Forms before you e-Filed. Sign to your eFile.com account

2. Your eFile.com Tax Return Status

A: 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, sign in to your account on that site; eFile.com cannot provide tax return status information for other websites or tax offices.
B: Sign in to your existing eFile.com account and you will see the status of your prepared and e-filed tax return:

Not e-filed | In Progress
Pending
Accepted
Rejected

C: If your return got rejected, most likely for a minor technical data miss-match, you can correct any errors and e-file again until your return is accepted at no additional charge. In case of an IRS rejection - not by eFile.com - we will provide you detailed instructions on how to correct your return. The rejection reason is stated and you will be given details as well as a link to fix the issue. For specific assistance, contact eFile.com support so we can guide you through the required corrections.
In summary: Once you e-Filed your Return(s) you will receive an email on the IRS acceptance status, or sign in to your eFile.com account and check if you indeed e-filed your IRS and if applicable state tax return. After sign in click on the upper left link My Return and see the status on the right side page. Generally, you can get tax refund information 72 hours after the IRS has acknowledged the receipt of your e-filed tax return, or three-to-four weeks after mailing a paper tax return.

3. Your IRS Tax Refund Status

Make sure you have a copy of your tax return handy. You can find this in your My Account on eFile.com, as you will need to provide the following information from your tax return:

Your Social Security Number (or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Your filing status (single, married filing joint, married filing separate, head of household, or qualifying widower)
The exact whole dollar amount of your refund.

Then visit the Where's my refund? lookup tool.
The IRS where's my refund lookup tool:

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The Where's My Refund lookup tool result page:

“depreciation”

If you have further IRS questions about the status of your return, you can also call the IRS Tax Assistance Hotline: 1-800-829-1040 (Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time).

State Status

Where's my state refund?

A tax refund is any tax you overpaid during a tax year combined with tax credits and can be returned via direct deposit, a prepaid debit card, or a mailed check. If you have certain past debts, the IRS may take or garnish your refund. See how to pay your due tax if you are not owed a refund.

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