To check the status of your state tax refund, you need to visit your specific state's Department of Revenue or Taxation website, as each state has its own system for tracking refunds. Generally, you will need your Social Security number (or ITIN), your filing status, and the exact refund amount from your return to access the information. Here are the general steps and resources:

• For federal refunds, use the IRS "Where's My Refund?" tool or the IRS2Go mobile app. This tool updates once daily and shows statuses like Return Received, Refund Approved, and Refund Sent

• For state refunds, visit your state's Department of Revenue website. For example:
  • Illinois: Use the Illinois Department of Revenue "Where's My Refund?" tool and the Illinois Comptroller's Find Your Illinois Tax Refund System

* Colorado: Use the Colorado Department of Revenue’s "Where's My Refund?" tool via Revenue Online

* North Carolina: Check the North Carolina "Where's My Refund?" service, noting there may be delays

* New York: Use the New York Department of Taxation and Finance Income Tax Refund Status tool

* Michigan: Use Michigan’s "Where's My Refund?" tool for individual income taxes

If your refund is delayed or different from expected, the tax authority usually sends a notice explaining the reason. For lost or missing paper checks, most states provide a process to request a replacement check, often requiring you to call their office or submit a form

. If you provide your specific state, I can guide you to the exact refund tracking tool.