Where’s My Refund – It’s Quick, Easy, and Secure.
If you e-file, you can generally expect your refund within 10 – 21 days. The projected refund date “Where’s My Refund?” provides may change as your tax return moves through processing. Keep in mind that IRS telephone assistors will not be able to provide additional information.
Please DO NOT CALL our toll-free number unless “Where’s My Refund?” specifically indicates that you should.
1. When do you check?
- 72 hours after you e-file
- 4 weeks after you mail your paper return.
2. What do you need?
- Social Security Number
- Filing status
- Exact refund amount
3. Get your refund status at…
More Information from the IRS:
- IRS toll free hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
- New! 2012 Refund FAQs
- Protect your personal information to avoid refund scams.
- Get details about refund information available from the IRS.
- Check availability of the IRS systems.
The IRS is committed to working with taxpayers who are the victims of identity theft
The IRS ha
s taken numerous steps to combat identity theft and protect taxpayers. We are continually looking at ways to increase data security and protect taxpayers’ identities with assistance from our Identity Protection Specialized Unit. Identity theft cases are among the most complex ones we handle.
We know identity theft is a frustrating process for victims. We take this issue very seriously and continue to expand on our robust screening process in order to stop fraudulent returns and protect innocent taxpayers.
On this page, you will find a wide range of information. Depending upon your personal circumstances, the information found here will cover a variety of scenarios involving identity theft, ranging from contacting us with a case of identity theft to providing tips to help keep your records safe.
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Lost or stolen wallet?
Have you become the victim of identity theft? Here are places for help. - Protect yourself
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IRS action on identity theft
Steps the IRS is taking to prevent, detect and resolve identity theft cases -
Additional helpful resources
IRS identity theft news and outreach -
Taxpayer Guide to Identity Theft
A one-page guide for identity theft victims.
Remember:
The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as text messages and social media channels.
How Does that Charity Really Use Your Contribution?
How Does that Charity Really Use Your Contribution?
When you donate to a charity, you do so because you believe in the cause that the organization supports, or the work that they do. But do you really know how much of that dollar that you donate goes to the charitable work versus how much is spent on administration or fundraising? Charity Navigator is an independent charity evaluator that provides information on the financial health and accountability of the largest charities in the country.
Go to: www.charitynavigator.org to see lists such as:
- 10 Highly Rated Military & Veterans Charities
- 10 Charities Overpaying Their For-Profit Fundraisers
- 10 Highly Paid CEO’s at Low Rated Charities
- 10 Highly-Rated Charities with Low Paid CEO’s
- 10 Charities in Deep Financial Trouble
- 10 of the Best Charities Everyone’s Heard Of
- 7 Questions to Ask Charities Before Donating
