1 · Return received
The IRS has your return and has started processing it.
IRS.gov · official government tool
Where's my refund?
Track your federal refund straight from the source. The IRS updates its tracker once every 24 hours — checking more often will not change it.
What you'll see
Three stages to your refund
The IRS tracker moves through these in order. Yours will be sitting on one of them.
2 · Refund approved
Processing is done and your refund amount is confirmed.
3 · Refund sent
On its way by direct deposit or cheque. Allow up to five days for your bank.
Before you start
What you'll need
The IRS asks for all four before it will show your status.
- Social Security Number — or your ITIN, exactly as it appears on the return.
- Filing status — single, married filing jointly, head of household, and so on.
- Exact refund amount — to the dollar, as shown on your filed return.
- Tax year — the year the return covers.
Secure & official
Refund information comes straight from the IRS. Clarus Taxation LLC has no access to your refund details, and will never ask you for them by email or text.
Something look wrong?
If the tracker shows something you do not expect, or it has been longer than 21 days, we will help you work out why.
Talk to an advisor