State Tax Refund Status
Find the official refund status tool for your state, what you need to use it, the phone number, and how long the state revenue department says refunds take. All 42 states and DC that tax wages are covered, each from the department's own website, checked November 6, 2026.
Where's my state refund? Times by state
| State | E-filed | Paper | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6 weeks (check after) | 6 weeks (check after) | 334-309-2612 |
| Arizona | Up to 8 weeks | Up to 8 weeks | 602-255-3381 |
| Arkansas | 2–4 weeks | 6–8 weeks | 501-682-1100 |
| California | Up to 3 weeks | Up to 3 months | 800-852-5711 |
| Colorado | 3–5 weeks | Up to 3 months | 303-238-7378 |
| Connecticut | Not stated | 10–12 weeks | 800-382-9463 |
| Delaware | 10–12 weeks | 10–12 weeks | 302-577-8784 |
| District of Columbia | Up to 8 weeks | Up to 8 weeks | 202-727-4829 |
| Georgia | 2–3 weeks (check after) | 2–3 weeks (check after) | 877-423-6711 |
| Hawaii | 7–8 weeks (check after) | 9–10 weeks (check after) | 808-587-4242 |
| Idaho | 7–8 weeks | 10–11 weeks | 800-972-7660 |
| Illinois | Up to 4 weeks | At least 8 weeks | 800-732-8866 |
| Indiana | Up to 3 weeks | Up to 12 weeks | 317-232-2240 |
| Iowa | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days | 515-281-3114 |
| Kansas | Not stated | Up to 16 weeks | 785-368-8222 |
| Kentucky | 4–6 weeks | 10–14 weeks | 502-564-4581 |
| Louisiana | Up to 4 weeks | Up to 8 weeks | 855-307-3893 |
| Maine | Not stated | Not stated | 207-624-9784 |
| Maryland | Not stated | Not stated | 1-800-638-2937 |
| Massachusetts | 4–6 weeks | 8–10 weeks | 617-887-6367 |
| Michigan | 4–6 weeks | 6–8 weeks | 517-636-4486 |
| Minnesota | Not stated | Not stated | 651-296-3781 |
| Mississippi | 5–7 business days | 4–6 weeks | 601-923-7801 |
| Missouri | 5 business days (check after) | 3–4 weeks (check after) | 573-751-3505 |
| Montana | 2 weeks (check after) | 18 weeks (check after) | 406-444-6900 |
| Nebraska | Not stated | Not stated | 800-742-7474 |
| New Jersey | At least 4 weeks | At least 12 weeks | 1-800-323-4400 |
| New Mexico | 6–8 weeks | 8–12 weeks | 1-866-285-2996 |
| New York | Not stated | Not stated | 518-457-5149 |
| North Carolina | 6 weeks (then contact) | 12 weeks (then contact) | 1-877-252-4052 |
| North Dakota | Not stated | Not stated | 701-328-1247 |
| Ohio | Up to 15 business days | 8–10 weeks | 1-800-282-1780 |
| Oklahoma | 4 days (check after) | 4–6 weeks (check after) | 405-521-3160 |
| Oregon | Up to 2 weeks | Up to 2 weeks | 503-378-4988 |
| Pennsylvania | Not stated | Not stated | 1-888-728-2937 |
| Rhode Island | Not stated | Not stated | 401-574-8829 |
| South Carolina | Up to 8 weeks | Not stated | 1-844-898-8542 |
| Utah | Up to 120 days | Up to 120 days | 800-662-4335 |
| Vermont | 6–8 weeks | 8–12 weeks | 802-828-2865 |
| Virginia | Up to 4 weeks | Up to 10 weeks | 804-367-8031 |
| West Virginia | 10 weeks (then contact) | 10 weeks (then contact) | 304-558-3333 |
| Wisconsin | Up to 3 weeks | Up to 12 weeks | 866-947-7363 |
Times are as each department states them, usually counted from when you file. "Check after" means the department only says when to start checking, and "then contact" means when to call if nothing has arrived. 8 departments (Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island) publish no processing time. Open a state for the exact wording and the starting point it uses.
States with no income tax refund to track
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming do not tax wages, so there is no state income tax return or refund for most workers. Washington taxes some large capital gains, which is filed separately and is not covered here. See the 9 states with no income tax.
Frequently asked questions
This is information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Plainsums cannot see your refund; only your state revenue department can. Each state page lists its official sources, checked November 6, 2026.