Where are tax refund checks mailed from

In the United States, tax refund checks are typically mailed from various processing centers operated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has several processing centers located throughout the country, and the specific center that processes your tax return and sends your refund check will depend on the zip code of your mailing address.

Here are some of the main IRS processing centers that mail tax refund checks:

  1. Andover, Massachusetts: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 00000-09999, 10000-19999, and 20000-29999.
  2. Austin, Texas: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 30000-39999, 40000-49999, and 50000-59999.
  3. Cincinnati, Ohio: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 60000-69999, 70000-79999, and 80000-89999.
  4. Fresno, California: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 90000-99999.
  5. Kansas City, Missouri: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 00000-09999, 10000-19999, and 20000-29999.
  6. Ogden, Utah: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 30000-39999, 40000-49999, and 50000-59999.
  7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 60000-69999, 70000-79999, and 80000-89999.
  8. St. Louis, Missouri: This center processes returns with zip codes starting with 00000-09999, 10000-19999, and 20000-29999.

Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and the IRS may use other processing centers or methods to mail tax refund checks. If you're unsure about the status of your refund or where it was mailed from, you can check the IRS website or contact the IRS directly for more information.