You can get refund information about your federal income tax return through the IRS's secure website 72 hours after they acknowledge receipt of your return. Where's my refund? is fast, easy and safe. You will need to enter 3 pieces of information from your e-filed return:

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• Your social security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

• Your filing status

• The exact whole dollar amount of your expected refund

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Note: It could take approximately 21 days for the IRS to release the funds. If you are looking for amended return information, please contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040.