(NewsNation) — While the Internal Revenue Service has a one-stop shop for checking your tax refund status, each state has a different tool to determine your state income tax refund status. Each state also has a different estimated turnaround time for issuing a refund.
Here are the websites for each state, according to tax preparation service ezTaxReturn. Also listed are estimated windows for when to expect your tax refund after filing.
| State | How to check your refund status | When will I get my tax return after filing? |
| Alabama | My Alabama Taxes | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Arizona | Where’s My Refund? | Up to 10 days |
| Arkansas | ATAP | Up to 21 business days |
| California | Where’s My Refund? | Up to 3 weeks for e-file, or 3 months for paper returns |
| Colorado | Revenue Online – State of Colorado | Not specified |
| Connecticut | My ConneCT Revenue Services | 10 to 12 weeks for paper returns |
| Delaware | Check Refund Status | 10 to 12 weeks |
| Georgia | Check my Refund Status | Within 6 weeks |
| Hawaii | Hawaii Tax Online | 9 to 10 weeks for paper returns |
| Idaho | Welcome to State Tax Commission | 7 to 8 weeks for e-file or 10 to 11 weeks for paper returns |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Revenue | Not specified |
| Indiana | DOR: Check the Status of Your Refund | At least 3 weeks for e-file, 12 weeks for paper returns |
| Iowa | Refund Status – Where’s My Refund? | Not specified |
| Kansas | Kansas Department of Revenue | Not specified |
| Kentucky | Where’s My Refund? | 4 to 6 weeks for e-file, 10 to 14 weeks for paper returns |
| Louisiana | LaTAP | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Maine | MRS – Refund Status Look Up | Within 8 weeks |
| Maryland | Maryland Taxes | 30 days |
| Massachusetts | MassTaxConnect | Up to 11 weeks |
| Michigan | eServices Individual Income Tax | 3 to 4 weeks for e-file |
| Minnesota | Where’s My Refund? | Not specified |
| Mississippi | Individual Income Tax | 10 weeks |
| Missouri | Obtaining the status of your tax return | Not specified |
| Montana | Where’s My Refund? | 2 to 18 weeks |
| Nebraska | Income Tax Refund Status | A minimum of 30 days |
| New Jersey | Check the Status of Your New Jersey Income Tax Refund | A minimum of 4 weeks for e-file |
| New Mexico | Where Is My Refund? : Individuals | 6 to 8 weeks |
| New York | Check your refund status online 24/7! | Not specified |
| North Carolina | Refund Inquiry Selection | 3 to 6 weeks |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Taxpayer Access Point | Not specified |
| Ohio | Check My Refund Status | Not specified |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Tax Commission | 14 to 21 days |
| Oregon | Revenue Online | Not specified |
| Pennsylvania | Where’s My Refund? | 8 to 10 weeks |
| Rhode Island | Taxation Refund Status | 10 to 15 business days |
| South Carolina | Refunds | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Utah | Where’s My Refund? | 120 days |
| Vermont | Check Your Return or Refund Status | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Virginia | Individual Online Account | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Washington, D.C. | MyTax DC | Up to 8 weeks |
| West Virginia | MyTaxes | Within 21 days |
| Wisconsin | DOR Where’s My Refund – It’s Refund 123 | Less than 12 weeks |
Keep in mind that there are nine states that do not have income taxes. You also might need to provide different information to view the status of your refund, depending on what state you live in. For example, in California, you need your Social Security number, ZIP code, the exact amount of your refund and the numbers in your mailing address.
However, in Missouri, you will only need your Social Security number, your filing status and your anticipated refund (or balance due).
How can I maximize my tax refund?
There are four things you can do to maximize your tax refund. These include:
- Choosing the correct filing status
- Making the most of your tax deductions
- Taking advantage of any tax credits you qualify for
- Contributing to an IRA
According to the IRS, the average tax refund in 2024 was $3,138.
“It’s your single largest financial transaction each and every year,” said Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. “The dollars involved have never been higher.”
When will I get my federal tax refund?
A 2025 Credit Karma survey found that 37% of U.S. taxpayers rely on their tax refunds to make ends meet. This number rises to 50% when looking at millennials.
The IRS will normally issue refunds within 21 days for those who file electronically and choose direct deposit. Paper returns will take about six to eight weeks from when the IRS receives your return, so it might be better to file electronically and choose direct deposit when you can.
If you want to check the status of your federal refund, you can do so on with the IRS’ Where’s My Refund? tool.
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, 2025, but you can request an extension to Oct. 15 under certain circumstances.