The 2022 tax season is officially over. The due date for his tax return or extension application was April 18th.
An average of $2,800 or more in tax refunds as of April 7, According to the National Tax Agency (IRS), you may be wondering when that check will arrive in your account or mailbox.
The IRS has a simple online tool available at the following URL: IRS.gov/refund, which allows you to track the payment status of your refund. Here’s how to use the tool and when you can expect some money from Uncle Sam.
To access the IRS Refund Tracker, visit the IRS website on your desktop computer or IRS2Go Mobile App on your phone.
If you filed your taxes online, the tool should be able to update your refund status 24 hours after filing. According to the IRS website, if you mail a return it can take up to four weeks to review.
To track your refund, we need the following information:
- Social Security number or individual taxpayer number
- Application status
- The exact refund amount claimed on your tax return
Waiting for an update can be frustrating, but according to the IRS, the tool is mostly updated nightly, so it’s not worth checking more than once a day. Most refunds are processed within 21 days About receiving your tax return, the agency says.
After entering the information,[払い戻しはどこですか?]The tool will display one of three statuses:
- Returns accepted
- Refund Approved
- Sent refund
If you provide your bank account information to the IRS for direct deposit, the IRS will prepare the payment for remittance once the status is “Refund Approved.” The tool provides personalized information and a refund date once approved.
Submitting a paper return or amending the return are two possible reasons your refund may be delayed. IRS outlines wait times and required actions for different situations. If you need to receive a refund, the agency will request more information via email. The IRS will instruct users to contact government agencies only if the tool directs them to do so.
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