The IRS App, called IRS2Go, has made it easier for taxpayers to check their tax refund status. By filling out certain credentials, such as the social security number, one can easily have access to the status of their refund and how long it would take. You will be able to check the status after 24 hours of applying for the tax refund. This will happen in three stages; refund received, approved, and sent.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers tax refunds to individuals who file taxes on or after April 15, 2009. The refund is a check that you can use to pay your taxes. The IRS also offers a tax credit for certain expenses.

If you paid taxes after the three-year window, the government now owns that money. If you paid taxes too much, you may be able to get a refund. For children, tax money goes towards things like education and health care. ..

Checking the status of the tax refund on IRS app

  1. Go to the IRS website and enter your name, address, and Social Security number.
  2. Click on the “Refund Status” tab.
  3. You will see a list of all of the refunds that have been processed so far this year.
  4. The first column will list all of the refunds that have been issued, with their status as either paid or unpaid.
  5. The next column will list all of the refunds that have been issued, with their status as either paid or unpaid but with an additional “Paid” check in the “Amount Paid” column.
  6. The last column will list all of the refunds that have been issued, with their status as either paid or unpaid but with an additional “Unpaid” check in the “Amount Unpaid” column.
  7. If you have any questions about your refund status, please contact our customer service team at 1-800-829-9887."

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released updated figures on the status of individual tax returns. According to the SSA, as of January 31, 2018, there were nearly 157 million tax returns filed in the United States. Of these, approximately 111 million tax returns were filed by individuals who are single and nearly 66 million tax returns were filed by individuals who are married. Additionally, approximately 24 million tax returns were filed by individuals who are widowed and 8 million tax returns were filed by individuals who are divorced. ..

If the IRS App is successful in submitting your refund, it will show the following options under the “Check Status” bar: If the IRS App is not successful in submitting your refund, it will show the following options:

Return Received

The IRS has successfully received the refund application and will process it.

Refund Approved

Your refund will be processed within a few days, depending on your backend’s availability.

Approval usually takes three weeks after the application. ..

Refund Sent

The IRS has confirmed that your refund has been sent to your bank or check. ..

Timeline of refunds

The entire process from submitting the tax refund to receiving it can take some time.

The refunds are sent after 21 days to the filerStatus can be checked after 24 hours on the IRSGo2 App.

-The filer has been living in the United States for more than five years -The filer is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States -The filer has filed a tax return for the year ended December 31, 2017 -The filer has paid all federal and state taxes that were due on that date -The filer has received a refund or credit for any taxes paid

The application for the 2019 tax rebates was done on paper, rather than through the App. This may take some time to process. The filer’s case has been complicated by any sort of fraud or illegal activity. The filing includes the form about the incapacitated spouse. Tax funds for non-citizens need to be processed. ..

When to contact IRS service representatives 

If you have not received your refunds yet, please check the App under the “refund sent” tab to see if your refund has been sent. In the case of filing via mail, it has been more than six months since you filed.

Make the process faster

The most seamless method for filing for tax refunds would be to e-file and opt for a direct deposit.

  1. An electronic filing system
  2. A software program to help you file your taxes
  3. The necessary forms and instructions
  4. The support of a tax preparer

The routing number and accounting number for your refund are important to remember when choosing the e-file option for your refund. You must also be sure to choose the direct account deposit as the mode of your refund. If you do not follow these steps, you may experience difficulties with your refund.

The IRS has completed the refund process of 143 million filers as of 2022. This year, refunds have been slower than in previous years due to the COVID pandemic in 2019. It caused layoffs, tighter budgets, and overall uncertainty. However, refunds have been restored and are still going on for the current year. ..

The best time to file for tax refunds is the fifteenth day after the end of your fiscal year.

If you are responsible for paying child support or student loans, the refund amount may be less.