Alabama Tax Refund Status
Check where your Alabama state income tax refund is with the Alabama Department of Revenue's own tool, see what you need to look it up, and how long the ALDOR says refunds take. Everything here is from the ALDOR's website, checked November 6, 2026.
Check your Alabama refund
Open My Alabama Taxes: Where's my RefundOfficial Alabama Department of Revenue site. Plainsums cannot see your refund.
- E-filed returns
- 6 weeks (check after)
- Paper returns
- 6 weeks (check after)
- Phone
- 334-309-2612
When should my Alabama refund arrive?
Enter the day you filed. We add only the ALDOR's own published time to it.
The ALDOR counts from the date shown in each result below. Use that date if you know it.
When to start checking: All returns
Fri, December 18, 2026
6 weeks after filing. This is when the department says to start checking, not a payment date.
ALDOR says: Allow at least six weeks after filing your return before checking status.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. It only adds the ALDOR's published time to your date; it does not know your return's status. Check the official tool for that.
What you need to check your refund
- ALDOR does not list the fields; it says to make sure the name, address and Social Security number on your return are correct.
How long a Alabama refund takes
| Return | Time | What the ALDOR says |
|---|---|---|
| All returnsWhen to start checking | 6 weeks after filing | Allow at least six weeks after filing your return before checking status. |
ALDOR says a refund not received within 8-10 weeks of filing may have been stopped for review.
Why a Alabama refund can be delayed
The ALDOR lists these causes:
- Refunds are not automatically approved; some returns must be reviewed by an examiner
- A refund may be stopped for review, with a letter asking for more information or identity verification
Alabama refund phone number
- 334-309-2612 — Refund status line (daytime)
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- ALDOR: Where's my refund because I have not received it yet?Allow at least six weeks after filing; refunds not received in 8-10 weeks may be stopped for review; refund line 334-309-2612.
- ALDOR: How can I check on my individual income tax refund?Where's my Refund link on My Alabama Taxes.
Checked November 6, 2026.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Only the Alabama Department of Revenue can tell you the status of your refund.