How can I check the status of my tax return after it has been submitted?

After you provide your e-filing consent and the IRS accepts your return, we will send you an automated email containing your submission ID. This automated email will normally come in minutes; however, on the weekend or on deadline dates, it can take up to 48 business hours, depending on the IRS processing time.

Please note that, unfortunately, we do not have visibility into the status of tax returns once they have been successfully submitted to the IRS.

Here's an overview of what we'll cover—click any section to jump ahead.

• How Do I Check My Submission Status
• I Don’t Expect a Refund
• I Expect a Refund
• Why a Refund May Be Delayed for Some Taxpayers?
• Call the IRS to find out the status of your tax return.
• Related Resources

How Do I Check My Submission Status

I Don’t Expect a Refund

You can check your submission status via the IRS website.

• If you do not expect a refund from the IRS, please enter "1" as the refund amount.
• ­If you can't find your status, please check back the next day, as they update their systems every 24 hours.
• The IRS will NOT send you any email confirmations.
• The IRS will only notify you (via a letter) if additional information or clarity is needed.

I Expect a Refund

The IRS has stated that it takes an average of 21 days to process an e-filed tax return. Please note that the actual processing time can significantly vary.

Tax filers can check their refund status here using the IRS tool Where’s My Refund?

Why a Refund May Be Delayed for Some Taxpayers?

For taxpayers who file electronically and select direct deposit, the IRS usually issues refunds within 21 days. However, processing may take longer if a return contains errors or requires additional review. While the IRS aims to issue refunds promptly, it's important not to rely on receiving your refund by a specific date.

More information here: Why it may take longer than 21 days for some taxpayers to receive their federal refund

Call the IRS to find out the status of your tax return.

You can also check your tax return status by calling the IRS International Hotline: +1-267-941-1000 (Options #1, #4, then #1). This number is for international callers and overseas taxpayers.

Please note that calling the IRS won't speed up your tax refund.

Related Resources

Tax Refund Delays for US Citizens Abroad