ProPublica – “The IRS offers a few simple ways to track the status of your tax refund. Here’s when and how you can keep an eye on it.

• Online: You can check your refund status on the IRS website. See below for the information you’ll need to have handy.
• App: The IRS2Go app is available for both iPhone (iOS) and Android users. You can download it using:
  • Google Play
  • Apple App Store
  • Amazon for Android
• Phone: The IRS refund hotline is 800-829-1954. This option is especially useful for those who do not have internet access.

What information do I need to track my tax return?

To track your tax return, there are three things you need:

1. Your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
2. Your filing status: single filer, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household or qualifying widow or widower. Find out what these mean here.
3. Your exact refund amount….”