E-filed taxes
Return received
by the IRS
Refund approved
by the IRS
Refund sent/
deposited
Once you receive confirmation that your federal return has been received, you'll be able to start tracking your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund? site.
All times are estimated by IRS.
Sign in to check your federal e-file status and make a note of your exact refund amount.
You must successfully submit your tax return to be able to track it.
Accepted—Wait for your tax return to be accepted by the IRS
(My return is pending)
Approved—Once approved, wait about 19 days for your refund to be sent/deposited
(I was never approved)
If your return was accepted more than 21 days ago, but you still haven't received your refund, contact the IRS.
Next year, e-file with TurboTax to get the fastest tax refund possible.
We'll help you find your state's instructions.
Checking with the IRS and/or state can tell you why your refund is delayed.
See more top reasons your tax refund could be delayed.View these additional pages for more information that will help you find your tax refund.