How to Track Your IRS Tax Refund?

Q. I e-filed my tax return, is there an easy way to track my refund status?

A. Yes, IRS is trying to make it easy for you to get your refund back. 

Just go to IRS.gov and on the top of its home page, you will see a section called "Get Your Refund Status", click that, enter your social security number, your tax filing status, and the exact refund amount, you will be shown the status.

Possible responses include:

• Return received
• Return approved
• Refund sent

You will also receive information on how to launch a trace if you haven't received your refund within 28 days of filing your return.

You can check your status after 24 hours if you e-file or 4 weeks if you mail your paper return.