You can check the status of your federal return after you have completed it and sent it to the IRS. If you E-filed then you should be able to check the status of your return within 72 hours.
If you filed by mailing in your return then it could take up to a month to be able to check the status of your federal return. Once they receive and enter your return it should be available online within 72 hours.
The IRS will allow you to get on their website and enter the following information:
- Social Security Number
- Number of exemptions
- Exact amount of federal return.
Once you enter this information you should be able to view your return. If you cannot locate your return then it may still be in process. If it has been longer than 28 days, you can use their refund tracer. In most cases your return has been mailed to an incorrect address or there was an error with it.
If you are unable to track your federal return then you can call the IRS and see if they can help you.
To avoid all of this work, you could use an online tax preparation software such as TurboTax online. Services like this will do all the work for you. Once you enter your tax information, they will file it for you. They will send you emails letting you know the status of your return from the time it was sent in until the time you actually receive the funds. This will avoid errors and help you get your return much faster.
To receive your return as fast as possible, visit TurboTax Online.
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