To check the status of your unclaimed tax refund, use the IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool. You can start tracking your refund 24 hours after electronically filing your return or four weeks after mailing it.
“Where’s My Refund?” tool updates you through three stages
- Return Received
- Refund Approved
- Refund Sent
To access your refund status, provide your Social Security number, filing status, and expected refund amount. Refunds usually arrive within 21 days, but some may take longer for review. MARCA article has the details.
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Stay Informed and Claim Your Refund
If it’s been more than 21 days since you filed taxes and haven’t received your refund, use “Where’s My Refund?” tool to track its status. “Received” means the IRS is processing it, “Approved” means it’s ready for payment. Wait 5 days for direct deposit, or several weeks for mailed refunds. Unclaimed refunds are held for 3 years after that, they go to the Treasury.
This tool ensures you stay informed about your refund status providing clarity during tax season. Stay tuned for more updates.
