You can check the status of your federal tax refund using the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool available on the IRS website. To use this tool, you will need:

• Your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Your filing status
• The exact refund amount shown on your tax return

The tool updates once a day, usually overnight, and shows your refund status as one of the following: Return Received, Refund Approved, or Refund Sent. Refunds typically take about 21 days after the IRS accepts your e-filed return to be issued, but it can take longer for paper returns or if your return requires additional review

. You can also check your refund status via the IRS2Go mobile app or by calling the IRS automated refund hotline at 800-829-1954. If you filed with a tax service like Jackson Hewitt or TurboTax, they may offer additional tracking tools or live chat support to help track your refund