Where's my refund?
Track the status of your federal and California state refunds using the official lookup tools below. Both are free and available 24 hours a day.
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Federal refund (IRS)
The IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool shows whether your return was received, approved, and when your refund was sent. E-filed returns usually appear within 24 hours; paper returns take about four weeks.
Check my federal refundCalifornia refund (FTB)
The Franchise Tax Board’s “Check Your Refund Status” tool tracks California state refunds. You will need your SSN, address, and the refund amount shown on your state return.
Check my California refundRefund timing is set by the IRS and FTB, not by our office. If your refund is delayed, reduced, or you received a letter you don’t understand, call us at (626) 739-8976 and we’ll look into it with you.