As tax season comes to a close, the IRS has processed over 70 million tax returns and refunded more than $152 billion. If you have filed your tax return and are waiting for your refund, you can use the IRS tool to check on the status of your refund. By providing your personal information such as Social Security number and filing status, you can track your refund online. The IRS also has a mobile app called IRS2Go that allows you to monitor your refund status on the go.
The Where’s My Refund tool will display one of three messages – Received, Approved, or Sent, indicating the status of your tax return. If you see messages such as Tax Topic 152 or Tax Topic 151, it may mean that your refund is being processed or under review by the IRS. There are various IRS refund codes that may appear, indicating different situations such as freezes, math errors, or undelivered checks. While it can be difficult to reach a live person at the IRS for assistance, the agency has increased its funding and hired additional telephone representatives to help taxpayers.
If you receive your tax refund via direct deposit, you may see IRS TREAS 310 listed on your bank statement, indicating an electronic payment refund from a filed tax return. If your refund was mailed instead of sent via direct deposit, there could be reasons such as incorrect account information or limits on the number of refunds deposited into one account. In such cases, you can track your refund from the IRS office to your mailbox to ensure its delivery.
To track your refund from previous years, you may need to access your IRS online account, where you can find details about your payment history and tax returns. The IRS2Go app is available for both iOS and Android, allowing you to monitor your refund status as well. If you encounter issues with your refund or have questions, the IRS recommends calling their hotline after at least 21 days from filing your taxes online.
Overall, it’s important to stay informed about the status of your tax refund and to utilize the available tools and resources provided by the IRS. Whether you are waiting for your refund to be approved or sent, understanding the different messages and codes that may appear can help you navigate the process more effectively. With tax season coming to an end, tracking your refund and resolving any issues in a timely manner is crucial to ensure a smooth tax filing experience.
