Where do I get the Social Security Number or IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?
Answer:
- If you filed a Form 1040, the Social Security Number is shown on Page 1 in the
upper right hand corner. - If you filed a Form 1040A, the Social Security Number is shown on Page 1 in the
upper right hand corner. - If you filed a Form 1040EZ, the Social Security Number is shown on Page 1 in the
upper right hand corner.
Where do I get the Filing Status?
Answer:
- If you filed a Form 1040, the Filing Status is shown on Page 1,
Boxes 1 through 5. - If you filed a Form 1040A, the Filing Status is shown on Page 1,
Boxes 1 through 5. - If you filed a Form 1040EZ, the Filing Status is either Single or Married
Filing a Joint Return.
Where do I get the Refund Amount?
Answer:
- If you filed a Form 1040, the Refund Amount is shown on
Line 76a. - If you filed a Form 1040A, the Refund Amount is shown on
Line 48a. - If you filed a Form 1040EZ, the Refund Amount is shown on
Line 13a.
I filed a joint tax return, which Social Security Number do I use to get my refund status?
Answer:
Either Social Security Number can be used.
Availability of “Where’s My Refund?”
Answer:
Where’s My Refund? is available almost all of the time. However, our system is not available every Monday from 12:00 am (Midnight) to 3:00 am Eastern Time.
Our Refund Trace feature is not available during the following times (Eastern Time):
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Also, occasionally our system may be unavailable on Sundays between 1:00 am and 7:00 am Eastern Time
What information is available on “Where’s My Refund?”
Answer:
The individual tax return you filed for a refund this year (or the last six months of last year) can be accessed through “Where’s My Refund?”. You can check on the status of your refund 24 hours after you e-file. If you filed a paper return, please allow 4 weeks before checking on the status.
Information regarding refunds for Form 1040X, Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return is not available. Amended/corrected returns are processed as quickly as possible. However, it may take 8 to 12 weeks or longer to process the return. If 12 weeks have elapsed and you have not received your refund, call (800) 829-1040.
Will this application work with my browser?
Answer:
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How long should I wait to check for my refund status?
Answer:
Please wait 24 hours after you e-file. If you filed on paper, please allow 4 weeks before checking on the status of your refund.
What can I do to get my refund issued ASAP?
Answer:
The quickest way to have your return processed and your refund issued is to file electronically. Your wait time will be cut in half – from six weeks to three.
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Answer:
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