IRS Tax Return Status: Can I track the status of my tax return? How do I know if IRS received my tax return?

A tax return is a form or forms filed with a tax authority that reports income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information.

Tax returns allow taxpayers to calculate their tax liability, schedule tax payments, or request refunds for the overpayment of taxes.

In the United States, tax returns are filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or with the state or local tax collection agency containing information used to calculate taxes.

Tax returns are generally prepared using forms prescribed by the IRS or other relevant authority.

In most countries, tax returns must be filed annually for an individual or business with reportable income, including wages, interest, dividends, capital gains, or other profits.

How do I know if IRS received my tax return?

You can know if the IRS received your tax return by following the processes enlisted below:

1. Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
2. Viewing your IRS account information.
3. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
4. Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.

Can I track the status of my tax return?

Tracking the status of a tax refund has been made easy with the Where’s My Refund? tool, which is available anytime on IRS.gov or through the IRS2Go App.

Taxpayers can start checking their refund status within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.