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The deadline to file your federal tax return is Tuesday, April 15, but after completing the process, the next step is to know when the refund will arrive and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the 'Where's My Refund' tool available to taxpayers
Once the return has been filed, especially if it was done electronically, taxpayers can speed up the waiting time by using this resource. Electronic filing is actually one of the most effective ways to speed up processing and receive the refund as soon as possible.
The IRS 'Where's My Refund' tool allows you to track your refund with just a small amount of personal information included on the return. It's simple, fast and available on the IRS website.
To use 'Where's My Refund', it is important to have three key pieces of information handy: the exact amount of the expected refund, the Social Security or ITIN number, and the filing status declared on the return.
In addition to tracking the status of your federal refund, there are also ways to get your money faster, both at the federal and state levels. Here are some helpful tips for getting your refund without delay:
- One is your Social Security number or tax identification number
- Another is your marital status
- The amount of money you are owed as a refund
What is the average IRS refund in 2025?
The IRS expects to receive around 140 million individual returns by the close of this Tuesday, April 15, the federal deadline, according to an agency report. So far, $179.469 billion has been refunded.
The average refund for 2025 so far is $3,221, which exceeds the $3,081 that was returned on 2024 returns.