To check the status of your state tax refund, you need to visit your specific state's taxation department website or use their refund tracking tool. Each state typically provides an online service where you can enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact refund amount to see the status of your refund. Here are some general steps and resources:
- For federal and state refunds, you can start at the USA.gov page which guides you to the IRS Where's My Refund tool for federal refunds and links to state tax departments for state refunds
- For federal refunds, use the IRS Where's My Refund tool or the IRS2Go mobile app. You will need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and exact refund amount
- For specific states:
- Illinois: Use the Illinois Department of Revenue's "Where's My Refund?" tool and the Illinois Comptroller's Find Your Illinois Tax Refund System
* California: Use the Franchise Tax Board's "Where's My Refund?" service with your SSN, ZIP code, refund amount, and mailing address numbers
* Colorado: Check refund status on the Colorado Department of Revenue's Revenue Online tool without needing to log in
* Michigan: Use the Michigan Individual Income Taxes refund status tool requiring SSN, last name, tax year, and adjusted gross income
* New York: Use the Department of Taxation and Finance refund status page
If you lost your refund check or it was destroyed, most states have a process to request a replacement by contacting their office directly. In summary, to find your state refund:
- Identify your state tax department website.
- Use their "Where's My Refund?" tool.
- Have your Social Security number, filing status, and exact refund amount ready.
- Follow instructions for any issues like lost or delayed refunds.
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