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Track Your Refund

Quickly track your federal or state refund and get support from our experienced tax team whenever needed.

Stay Informed About Your Federal & State Tax Refund Status

At Zahabi Tax & Wealth, we understand how important it is to know when your refund will arrive. This page provides quick access to IRS and State refund tracking tools, along with guidance on what information you’ll need and what to expect throughout the process.

We’re here to help you navigate your tax filing confidently, every step of the way.

Track Your Federal Refund – IRS “Where’s My Refund?”

The IRS provides a secure online tool that updates once every 24 hours. You can start checking 24 hours after e-filing or 4 weeks after mailing a paper return. You’ll need the following to track your federal refund:

  • Your Social Security Number (SSN) or ITIN
  • Your filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, etc.)
  • Your exact refund amount from your tax return

What the IRS tool shows you:

  • Return Received
  • Refund Approved
  • Refund Sent

Access the IRS Refund Tracker:

IRS “Where’s My Refund?” (Link: https://www.irs.gov/refunds)

Track Your State Refund

Each state offers its own online refund tracking system. Processing times vary depending on the state and the time of year.

Common information required by state tools:

  • SSN or ITIN
  • Refund amount
  • Filing year
  • Sometimes your ZIP code or date of birth

Find your state’s refund tracker:

State Refund Lookup (For example for CA you can go to Link: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/refund/index.asp )

How Long Does a Refund Usually Take?

While timelines vary, these are typical processing windows:

  • E-filed returns: Usually 7–21 days
  • Paper-filed returns: 4–8 weeks, sometimes longer
  • State refunds: Vary widely—typically 2–6 weeks

Note: Filing early, claiming certain credits, or submitting returns with errors may delay processing.

Reasons Your Refund May Be Delayed

Your refund may take longer if:

  • Your return requires manual review
  • You filed with incomplete or incorrect information
  • You claimed the Earned Income Credit (EIC) or Child Tax Credit
  • The IRS needs additional verification
  • There are back taxes, offsets, or other federal debts

Need Help Understanding Your Refund Status?

If your refund shows a delay, error, or unexpected message, the Zahabi Tax & Wealth team can help you interpret the status or communicate with the IRS on your behalf.

We assist with:

  • IRS notices
  • Refund delays
  • Return corrections
  • Tax account issues
  • Amended return tracking