To check the status of your state tax return or refund, you should visit your specific state's taxation or revenue department website, as each state manages its own refund tracking system

. Many states provide online tools where you can enter your Social Security number, filing status, and exact refund amount to see the status of your refund

. If you want to check your federal tax refund status, you can use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool or the IRS2Go mobile app by providing your Social Security number, filing status, and refund amount

. Here are the general steps to find your state tax refund:

• Go to your state's official tax or revenue website (you can find links for many states through tax software support pages or state government portals)

• Have ready your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund.
• Use the state's refund tracking tool to check the status.

If your refund is delayed or different from expected, states typically send a notice explaining the difference or delay

. If you are unsure of your state's website, you can start at USA.gov’s tax refund status page, which guides you to the correct state resource for tracking your refund

. In summary, to find your state tax return or refund status, check your state's official tax department website with your personal details and refund amount, or use state-specific links provided by tax software or government portals