To check your state tax refund status, follow these general steps:

1. Gather Required Information
   You will typically need:

   • Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
   • Your filing status
   • The exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund
   • Sometimes your ZIP code or mailing address numbers may be required depending on the state

2. Visit Your State Tax Department’s Website
   Most states have an online refund tracking tool on their Department of Revenue or Taxation website. You can search for "Where's my refund?" on your state tax website or use a direct link if available. For example:

   • California: Use the FTB refund status tool requiring SSN, ZIP code, refund amount, and mailing address numbers

 * Michigan: Use the Individual Income Tax eService portal with SSN, last name, tax year, AGI or THR, and filing status

 * Colorado: Use Revenue Online to check refund status without logging in

 * Georgia: Use the automated phone service or Georgia Tax Center online

3. Use National Resources if Needed
   If you are unsure of your state’s specific site, USA.gov provides guidance to contact your state’s taxation department and also offers links to federal refund tracking tools

. TurboTax and H&R Block also provide links and guidance for state refund tracking by state

4. Check Frequently and Allow Processing Time
   Refund processing times vary:

   • Electronic filings typically take 3-5 weeks for states, but can be longer for paper filings (up to 3 months in some states)

 * States update their refund status tools regularly, often once a day

5. Contact Your State Tax Department if Necessary
   If your refund is delayed or the online tool shows issues, your state tax department will provide contact information for further assistance

Summary:
To check your state refund, go to your state’s Department of Revenue website and use their "Where’s My Refund?" tool with your SSN, filing status, and refund amount. If you don’t know your state’s site, USA.gov and tax software sites like TurboTax offer direct links. Allow several weeks for processing, especially for paper returns