You still have time to file your 2024 tax returns, but if you already have, you might be wondering when you’ll get your refund.
Here’s everything to know about checking the status of your tax refunds.
When are income tax returns due?
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. Federal and state income taxes are due by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
How do I check the status of my federal tax refund?
You can check the status of your tax refund on the IRS’ website.
Status updates will be shown at the following times:
- 24 hours after you e-file a current-year return
- 3 or 4 days after you e-file a prior-year return
- 4 weeks after you file a paper return
To check the status, you’ll need the following information:
- Your Social Security or individual taxpayer ID number (ITIN)
- Your filing status
- The exact refund amount on your return
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When will I get my tax refund?
It typically takes the following amount of time to get your tax refund, according to the IRS:
- Up to 21 days for an e-filed return
- 4 weeks or more for amended returns and returns sent by mail
- Longer if your return needs corrections or extra review
How do I track my Michigan state tax refund?
You can check your Michigan state tax refund on the state’s website.
The Michigan Department of Treasury says taxpayers should allow the following amount of time before checking for their refund status:
- E-filed Returns: Allow 3-4 weeks from the date you received confirmation that your e-filed state return was accepted before checking for information.
- Paper filed Returns: Allow 6-8 weeks before checking for information.
You’ll need the following information to check the status of your Michigan state tax refund:
- Primary filer’s Social Security Number (SSN)
- Primary filer’s last name
- Tax year
- Adjusted gross income (AGI) or total household resources (THR)
- Filing status
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