Where’s My Tax Refund?

Have you waited all year for tax season so you can fill up your bank account again with your refund? Now you’ve filed and it still feels like ages for it to finally hit your account. Don’t worry, tracking your refund is easier than ever!

Here are the websites for my Rhode Island and Massachusetts filers to track your refund(s):

1. IRS: “Where’s My Refund?” Tool

The IRS offers an easy and reliable way to track the status of your federal tax refund through its “Where’s My Refund?” tool. Accessible on the official IRS website (www.irs.gov), this tool provides real-time updates on your refund status. To use the tool, simply enter your Social Security Number (SSN), your filing status, and the exact refund amount shown on your tax return. Once submitted, you’ll be able to see where your refund is in the process—whether it’s being processed, approved, or sent out. The IRS updates the status once a day, typically overnight, so there’s no need to check multiple times a day.

2. Rhode Island: “Check Your Refund Status”

If you’re a Rhode Island resident, the state’s Division of Taxation provides a dedicated website to track your state tax refund status. The “Check Your Refund Status” tool can be accessed via the Rhode Island Division of Taxation’s website (www.tax.ri.gov). To use it, you’ll need your Social Security Number (SSN) and the amount of the refund you requested. Similar to the IRS tool, Rhode Island’s system updates the status daily, letting you know when your state refund is issued. Keep in mind that processing times for state refunds can vary based on whether you filed electronically or by paper.

3. Massachusetts: “Where’s My Refund?”

Massachusetts residents can check their state tax refund status on the official Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) website (www.mass.gov). The “Where’s My Refund?“ tool is available for taxpayers to check on the status of their state income tax refunds. You’ll need to provide your Social Security Number and the exact amount of your refund to get an update. The Massachusetts DOR website provides updates on whether your refund has been processed, when it’s scheduled to be issued, and if there are any issues with your return. Similar to Rhode Island, Massachusetts offers a daily update on your refund status, ensuring you’re always in the loop.

Easily stay informed about the status of your tax refunds with offers up-to-date information on your refund, so you don’t have to worry about any surprises during tax season.