Colorado Tax Refund Status
Check where your Colorado state income tax refund is with the Colorado Department of Revenue's own tool, see what you need to look it up, and how long the the Department says refunds take. Everything here is from the the Department's website, checked November 6, 2026.
Check your Colorado refund
Open Revenue Online: Where's My RefundOfficial Colorado Department of Revenue site. Plainsums cannot see your refund.
- E-filed returns
- 3–5 weeks
- Paper returns
- Up to 3 months
- Phone
- 303-238-7378
When should my Colorado refund arrive?
Enter the day you filed. We add only the the Department's own published time to it.
The the Department counts from the date shown in each result below. Use that date if you know it.
Stated processing time: E-filed, direct deposit
Fri, November 27, 2026 – Fri, December 11, 2026
3–5 weeks after filing. The department's stated window ends on the last date shown.
the Department says: E-file with direct deposit: 3-5 weeks.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. It only adds the the Department'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
The the Department's refund page does not say what the tool asks for. Have a copy of your Colorado return ready; most state tools ask for your Social Security number and the exact refund amount on the return.
How long a Colorado refund takes
| Return | Time | What the the Department says |
|---|---|---|
| E-filed, direct depositStated processing time | 3–5 weeks after filing | E-file with direct deposit: 3-5 weeks. |
| Paper, paper checkStated processing time | 3 months after filing | Paper return with paper check: up to 3 months. |
Why a Colorado refund can be delayed
The the Department lists these causes:
- Filing a paper return
- Choosing a paper check instead of direct deposit
- Errors on the return (the Department sends a letter)
- Selection for additional review (you will get a letter)
- Moving without updating your address; mail forwarding does not cover refund letters
Colorado refund phone number
- 303-238-7378 — Taxpayer Helpline. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT
Frequently asked questions
Sources
- Colorado DOR: RefundsTool link; 3-5 weeks e-file with direct deposit; up to 3 months paper with paper check; delay reasons.
- Colorado DOR: Contact us by phoneTaxpayer Helpline (303) 238-7378, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT.
Checked November 6, 2026.
This is an estimate for information only, not tax, payroll or legal advice. Only the Colorado Department of Revenue can tell you the status of your refund.