State tax refunds are provided to people who pay too much state income taxes. In 2023, over 100 million Americans received state tax refunds and the average refund was $1,200.
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To check your refund status, you'll need: – Your Social Security Number – Your filing status – The exact refund amount claimed on your tax return
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Most states offer online tools to check for the status of your refund. Just go to the Department of Revenue website of your state and find their ‘Where’s My Refund?’ section.
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Refunds can take a while. In general, it takes states between 21-30 days to process e-filed returns. It could also take up to 12 weeks for paper returns.
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For instance, New York or Illinois have mobile apps that give information about where you stand with your refund. These applications even offer instant appraisal alerts.
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If it has been more than a month since filing and you haven’t obtained any money back from the government yet, reach out to your local tax office. Delays can be caused by errors or additional checking.
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You must always confirm your refund status from official state websites/apps only. Do not reveal personal details on third-party sites.
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