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Tax filing season is in full gear as some people are already waiting and wondering when their refund will arrive. Here’s what to know.
How to check on my IRS refund status?
The IRS has an online tool called ‘Where’s My Refund’ that allows you to check on the status of your refund, click here.
The online tool requires you to enter your Social Security Number, filing status and exact refund amount on the return. It will then respond with a return received (processing), refund approved (preparing to issue refund by date shown) or refund sent (send to your bank or in the mail).
When will my refund arrive?
If your return was accepted — you will know it has if you see a “Refund Sent” alert when you check your tax return status online — you won’t have to wait too long for the funds to show up in your account.
According to the IRS, It could take five days for your refund to show in your bank account, and up to several weeks for your check to arrive in the mail.
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How to check on my state refund status?
Most states have dedicated online portals for tracking income tax returns.
The Pennsylvania online portal for state tax refund can be accessed by clicking here to check the status of your state refund. Note that you refund status will be made available roughly four weeks after filing an electronic return, and up to 12 weeks if you filed a paper return.
After you enter your Social Security number and expected refund amount, you will receive a status update on your return.
How much is my 2025 refund?
Refunds are paid when taxpayers have too much tax withheld from their paycheck during the year.
Last year, the average refund for federal taxes topped $3,200, according to IRS data.
How do I file my taxes for free? What is IRS Direct File?
Direct File is a new IRS program that allows millions of Americans with uncomplicated taxes to file returns at no cost.
Piloted in a dozen states last year, Direct File expanded to 25 states in 2025. The full list: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
The IRS says 30 million taxpayers qualify to use the free service this year — pretty much anyone with a relatively straightforward return. The Direct File site will help you decide if you are eligible.
“Above all, our goal is to improve the experience of tax filing itself and help taxpayers meet their obligations quickly and easily,” said Danny Werfel, the now-former IRS commissioner, in a statement.