Hold Tax Refund until February 15

Where's My Refund? is updated no more than once every 24 hours, usually overnight.

*Beginning in 2017, if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS must hold your refund until after February 15. Learn more on when to expect your refund.

When to check status of your refund:

• • Within 24 hours after we've received your e-filed tax return; or
  • 4 weeks after mailing your paper return.

When the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund, you can see your actual personalized refund date. Even though the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after we receive your tax return, it’s possible your tax return may require additional review and take longer.