TurboTax / After You File / Track Your Refund
We’ll help you track
your
tax refund
After the IRS accepts your return, it typically takes about 21 days to get
your refund.
Once you receive confirmation that your federal return has been
accepted, you'll be able to start tracking your refund
at the IRS
Where's My
Refund? site.
I mailed my paper return
Tracking your tax
refund articles
View these additional pages for more information that will help
you find your
tax refund.
Frequently asked questions
Why haven’t I received my tax refund yet?
Most people receive their tax refund within 3 weeks of the IRS approving their tax return. However, there are several reasons why your refund could be late. A common one is incorrect or missing information on your tax return, which is usually a simple fix.
Learn more about refund delays
I claimed tax credits on my tax return. When will I get
my refund?
my refund?
If you claimed the Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit the IRS takes a little more time to process these returns. The refunds for these returns are usually sent out starting in late March. Learn more
What if I accidentally entered the wrong direct deposit info for my
tax refund?
tax refund?
There are a few options for you to fix this, depending on the situation.
- If you entered an invalid bank account number, the IRS will mail you a paper check refund instead.
- If you entered a valid bank account number that isn’t yours, banks generally won’t accept a tax refund deposit if the names don’t match. Learn more