This year, there are a few things that could be added to your tax refund. If you overpaid your taxes in 2021, you'll get your money back, as usual. If you're a parent, you may also be eligible for the remainder of your child tax credit, as well as reimbursement for money spent on childcare-related expenses last year.
Also, if you haven't received your third stimulus payment, you might get it with your tax refund.
In 2022, the IRS suggests filing electronically and setting up direct deposit, as it can speed up the processing of your refund (assuming there are no errors).
Read on to find out how to use the IRS2Go or Where's My Refund tools to monitor your tax refund online.
You'll need some personal information to check the status of your 2021 income tax refund using the IRS tracker tools: your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number; your filing status (single, married, or head of household); and your refund amount in whole dollars, which you can find on your tax return. Before you start tracking your refund, make sure it's been at least 24 hours (or up to four weeks if you mailed your return).
How to Check the Status of Your Tax Refund Using IRS2Go
The IRS now provides a mobile app called IRS2Go, which is available for both iOS and Android and allows you to monitor the status of your tax refund. It is offered in two languages: English and Spanish. You will be able to see whether your return was accepted, approved, and sent.
You'll need your Social Security number, filing status, and projected return amount to log in. The IRS refreshes the data in this tool overnight, so if you don't see a status change, return the next day. Once your return and refund have been processed, you will be given a specific date to expect your money.
How to Use the Where's My Refund Tracking Tool
Go to the Get Refund Status page of the IRS tool Where's My Refund, enter your personal information, and then click Submit. If you input your information correctly, you will be directed to a page that displays the status of your refund. If you don't, you could be prompted to validate your personal tax information and try again. If everything appears correct, you'll need to input the date you filed your taxes, as well as whether you did so electronically or on paper.
You'll be able to see the total amount you owe, your payment history, key information about your most recent tax return, notices you've received from the IRS, and your address on file through your own personalized account.
