To check the status of your state tax refund, you need to visit your specific state's taxation department website or use their designated refund tracking tool. Each state typically requires your Social Security number, the exact refund amount, and sometimes additional information like your ZIP code or filing status to verify your identity and provide your refund status. Here are general steps and resources:
- Visit your state's official tax department website. Many states have a "Where's My Refund?" or similar service to track your refund status.
- You will need your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), the exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund, and sometimes your filing status or ZIP code.
- For example, California offers a refund status check service requiring your Social Security number, ZIP Code, exact refund amount, and your mailing address numbers
- Illinois provides a "Where's My Refund?" tool on their Department of Revenue website to check if the refund process has started
- New Jersey has an online refund status service where you enter your Social Security number and refund amount to track your refund
- If you used TurboTax, it can also show your state refund status after signing in
If you want to check your federal refund status, use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool or the IRS2Go mobile app, which requires your Social Security number, filing status, and refund amount
. In summary, to find your state tax refund status, go to your state's tax department website, use their refund tracking tool, and provide your personal and refund details as required
