Mailed tax return status

The waiting game! Here's what you can do to track the status of your mailed tax return:

IRS Website:

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 (as shown on your tax return).
4. Click "Submit" to check the status of your refund.

IRS Phone Number:

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 prompts to check the status of your refund.

IRS Mobile App:

1. Download the IRS2Go app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Tap "Refund Status" and enter your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount.
3. Tap "Submit" to check the status of your refund.

Estimated Processing Time:

• If you filed electronically, the IRS typically processes refunds within 6-8 weeks.
• If you filed by mail, the IRS typically processes refunds within 8-12 weeks.

Refund Status Codes:

• "Return Received" means the IRS has received your tax return.
• "Refund Approved" means the IRS has approved your refund.
• "Refund Sent" means the IRS has mailed your refund.
• "Refund Delayed" means there's an issue with your refund, and you'll need to contact the IRS for more information.

Remember to check your refund status regularly, as the IRS updates the information frequently.