Refund Status

To check the status of your IRS Tax Return (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ):

You will be asked to provide your

• Social Security Number
• Filing Status (Single, Married-Filing Joint, Married-Filing Separate, Head of Household or Qualifying Widow(er))
• Refund Amount
  • Check on-line: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp
  • Call the new IRS Refund Hotline, 800 829-1954
  • Call the IRS TeleTax Automated Refund Service, 800 829-4477

Most e-file refunds will be available within 3 weeks, and if you choose direct deposit, you may receive your refund with 14 days.

A refund check should be issued within 6-8 weeks of filing a paper return. If you elected to receive a direct deposit, this time should be reduced by one week.

To check the status of your California Franchise Tax Board (540, 540A, 540 2EZ, 540NR, 540A-NR):

You will be asked to provide your

• Social Security Number
• Numbers in your Mailing Address
• Zip Code
• Refund Amount
  • Check on-line: http://ftb.ca.gov/online/refund/index.asp
  • Call the California Franchise Tax Board, 800 852-5711

You can also you this site to Check your Account Balance Due and View Payments You've Made.

Please wait 7 days after you e-file or TeleFile; if you filed on paper, please allow 6-8 weeks for processing of your return.

Refund information is updated once a day.