How to Track Your Federal, State, and Amended Tax Refunds Easily

1. How to Track Your Federal, State, and Amended Tax Refunds Easily Waiting for your tax refund? You’re not alone! Many people are eager to know when that refund will land in their account. Whether you’re tracking your Federal Tax Return, Amended Tax Return, or State Tax Refund (like NJ), there are easy ways to stay updated. Let’s break it down step-by-step: Tracking Your Federal Tax Return When you file your federal taxes, the wait time for your refund depends on how you filed and how you chose to receive it: E-Filed with Direct Deposit: If you filed electronically and requested direct deposit, you can expect your refund within 21 days after the IRS accepts your return. Paper Check Refunds: If you asked for a paper check instead, it may take 6 to 8 weeks from the date of acceptance for your check to arrive by mail.

2. How to Check Your Federal Refund Status The IRS offers an easy online tool called "Where's My Refund?". You can use it to check your status 24 hours after your e-file has been accepted. Here's what you’ll need: Your Social Security Number (SSN) Your Filing Status (single, married filing jointly, etc.) Your Exact Refund Amount ? Visit the IRS "Where’s My Refund?" tool This tool updates once every 24 hours, usually overnight, so you don’t need to check multiple times a day. Tracking an Amended Tax Return (Form 1040-X) If you made changes to a previously filed tax return and submitted Form 1040-X, the process is a little different. When to Check: Wait about 3 weeks after submitting the amended return before checking the status. How to Check: Use the "Where’s My Amended Return?" tool offered by the IRS. It’s available in both English and Spanish. ?Visit the "Where’s My Amended Return?" tool Processing Time: Amended returns usually take 8 to 12 weeks to process. However, in some cases, it might take up to 16 weeks. So, a little patience is needed. Tracking Your New Jersey (NJ) State Tax Refund

3. If you filed a New Jersey State tax return, the refund process and timeline are slightly different: Electronic Returns: If you filed electronically, it usually takes about 4 weeks to process your refund. Paper Returns: Paper-filed returns take longer — around 12 to 15 weeks from the date the return is received. How to Check Your NJ Refund Status You can check the status of your New Jersey refund by visiting the NJ Division of Taxationonline. Here’s what you’ll need: Your Social Security Number Your Exact Refund Amount ? Check your NJ State refund status here Note: If you’re claiming the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (NJEITC), your refund might take a little longer because of additional review requirements. Quick Tips for a Smooth Refund Process Always double-check that your personal information (like SSN and filing status) is entered correctly. Filing electronically and opting for direct deposit is usually the fastest way to receive your refund. Be patient and check the official tracking tools once a day — not multiple times — to avoid confusion. Final Thoughts Tracking your tax refund doesn’t have to be stressful. With the IRS and NJ Division of Taxation tools, you can easily stay updated every step of the way. Just keep

4. your basic information ready, follow the timelines, and check the status online when needed.