How to check mailed tax return

The waiting game! Here are the steps to check the status of your mailed tax return:

Online:

1. Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.
2. Click on "Get Your Refund Status" under the "Refunds" tab.
3. Enter your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), filing status, and exact refund amount.
4. Click "Submit" to check the status of your refund.

Phone:

1. Call the IRS Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1040 (Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time).
2. Have your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount ready.
3. Follow the automated prompts to check the status of your refund.

Mail:

1. Write to the IRS at the following address:
   • For paper returns: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802510, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2510
   • For amended returns: Internal Revenue Service, P.O. Box 802510, Cincinnati, OH 45280-2510
2. Include your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount on the letter.
3. Allow 4-6 weeks for the IRS to process your request.

Refund Status Codes:

When you check the status of your refund, you may see one of the following codes:

• "Return Received" (RRC): The IRS has received your return, but it's still being processed.
• "Refund Approved" (RAP): Your return has been approved, and your refund is being processed.
• "Refund Sent" (RTS): Your refund has been mailed.
• "Refund Delayed" (RDL): There's an issue with your return, and your refund is delayed.
• "Refund Rejected" (RRJ): Your return was rejected due to errors or missing information.

Remember to keep an eye on your refund status, as it may take some time for the IRS to process your return.