Refund Status Trackers

Official IRS, CRA, and Virginia tools to check your U.S. federal, Canadian, and state refund status — curated by Tax Master Inc. CPAs.

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U.S. Federal Refund Trackers

How IRS Refund Tracking Works

IRS Where's My Refund? — Available 24 hours after e-filing. Requires SSN or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount. Updated once daily, overnight.
IRS2Go App — Official IRS mobile app. No sign-in required for refund status. Available on iOS and Android.
Where's My Amended Return? — For Form 1040-X. Allow 3 weeks after submission; processing takes 8–16 weeks.
1040-NR Refund Note — Refunds tied to over-withholding on Form 1042-S may take up to 6 months from the later of the due date or filing date.
IRS Refund Hotline — 1-800-829-1954 (automated, current-year refunds only).

IRS Where's My Refund? — irs.gov/refunds Check your federal tax refund status. Available 24 hrs after e-filing, 4 weeks after paper filing.

IRS2Go — Apple App Store Official IRS mobile app for iOS. Check refund status, make payments, and access tax tools.

IRS2Go — Google Play Official IRS mobile app for Android. Check refund status, make payments, and access tax tools.

IRS Where's My Amended Return? — irs.gov Track the status of Form 1040-X. Allow 3 weeks after mailing; online processing takes 8–16 weeks.

USAGov — Check Your Federal or State Refund Government portal linking to IRS and all 50 state refund tracking tools in one place.

IRS Refund Hotline: 1-800-829-1954 (automated, current-year refunds only)

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Canadian Refund Trackers

How CRA Refund Tracking Works

CRA My Account Progress Tracker — Log in to view real-time T1 processing status and Notice of Assessment. Online filing with direct deposit: approximately 8 business days. Paper filing: approximately 8 weeks.
CRA TIPS Automated Phone — Call 1-800-267-6999, select Telerefund.
MyCRA Mobile App — Same functionality as CRA My Account online; available on iOS and Android.

CRA My Account for Individuals — canada.ca View your T1 refund progress, Notice of Assessment, RRSP room, and all CRA correspondence online.

Canada.ca — Tax Refunds Overview CRA's official overview of how and when tax refunds are issued, including direct deposit setup.

CRA Telerefund (Automated): 1-800-267-6999 — select Telerefund option

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Virginia State Refund Tracker

Virginia Department of Taxation — Where's My Refund? Check your Virginia state income tax refund status. Requires SSN and exact refund amount.

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