What does it mean when your refund has not been processed?

You can check on the status of your refund at the IRS’ Where’s My Refund? page. Reasons you haven’t received your refund can range from simple math errors on your return to identity theft and tax fraud. Or it might simply mean an unusually high processing volume at the IRS.

Is there another way to check your refund status?

Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool. Viewing your IRS account information. 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 the status of my tax refund?

1. First, check your refund status. It’s helpful to know the official status of your refund. Here’s how to find out: IRS.gov “Where’s My Refund?” Wait at least 21 days after electronically filing and six weeks after mailing your return to contact the IRS by phone.

Where does an undelivered tax refund check go?

Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS.

What to do if you do not get your federal tax refund?

If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page. You’ll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. You may be prompted to change your address online. You can also call the IRS to check on the status of your refund.

How often does the IRS update the status of your refund?

This is the fastest and easiest way to track your refund. The systems are updated once every 24 hours. You can call the IRS to check on the status of your refund. However, IRS live phone assistance is extremely limited at this time. Wait times to speak with a representative can be long.