We often get asked by clients what the status of their refund is; the good news is the IRS offers a tool on their website where a taxpayer can check there without having to spend a long time on the phone with the IRS. Three pieces of information are needed in order to be able to use this tool:
• Social Security Number or ITIN
• Your filing status
• The exact amount of your refund
The tool will update in three phases once you enter your information:
• Return received
• Refund approved
• Refund sent
The tool can be found at the following link:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If you do not have access to a computer another option is that you can call the IRS at 800-829-1954.
Please consult your tax advisor on all the above information.