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Where's my refund???

  • Writer: Jacqueline Elizabeth
    Jacqueline Elizabeth
  • 2 days ago
  • 2 min read
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Every year, some of the top Googled questions are:

  1. How do you check IRS refund status?

  2. How do I track my refund amount?

  3. How to check tax status online?



Well....We have good news!

If you didn't already know, both the IRS and Minnesota DO allow you to track and view the status of your refund right online.

Track your Federal Refund:


How it works

Where's My Refund shows your refund status:

  • Return Received – We received your return and are processing it.

  • Refund Approved – We approved your refund and are preparing to issue it by the date shown.

  • Refund Sent – We sent the refund to your bank or to you in the mail. It may take 5 days for it to show in your bank account or several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.


How to use the system:

  1. Click the button above or go to https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

  2. Click the "check your refund" button

  3. Enter the required information

    1. Social Security Number

    2. Select a Tax Year

    3. Enter the appropriate Filing Status for the tax year selected

    4. Enter the EXACT whole dollar refund amount shown on your tax return for the year you selected

  4. Click "Submit"

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The next screen should give you information on the status of your refund.


Need help by phone? You can call the IRS here:

Individuals 800-829-1040 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Businesses 800-829-4933 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time

Track your Minnesota Refund:


How it works

The system shows where in the process your refund is. When ready, you will see the date your refund was sent. Every return we receive is different, so processing time will vary.


Information is updated overnight, Monday through Friday. The information in Where's my Refund? is the same information available to our phone representatives when you call.


How to use the system:

  1. Click the button above or go to https://www.mndor.state.mn.us/tp/OnlineServices/_/

  2. Fill in the required information:

    1. Social Security Number

    2. Date of Birth

    3. Return Type

    4. Tax Year

    5. Enter your full refund amount listed on the amended or original return you filed:

      1. Include any portion applied to next year's estimated tax

      2. Round to the nearest dollar

  3. Click "Search"

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The next screen should give you information on the status of your refund.


Need help by phone? You can call MN here:

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General Questions

Need help navigating the system? Have other questions about your return?


Reach out to a member of our team or fill out the form on the "Contact" page of the website!

More information from the IRS related to refunds:

Expecting a refund?

  • The IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days.

You can check the status of your refund:

  • E-filed return: within 24 hours after we receive it

  • Paper return: 4 weeks after you mailed it

You should only call about your:

  • E-filed return: 3 weeks after you filed it

  • Paper return: 6 weeks after you mailed it

  • Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation: 12 weeks for e-filed and 14 weeks for paper return filing

  • Refund: If the Where’s My Refund? tool directs you to contact us.


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