You have already filed your tax refund, now you want to check on its status. The fastest way you can do this is by logging on to www.irs.gov or by calling Refund Hotline at (800) 829-1954. You will have to be ready with the following information: your Social Security Number (or IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number); your filing status [Single, Married Filing Joint Return, Married Filing Separate Return, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widow(er)], and the exact refund amount shown on your return. You have to be aware though that you cannot get information unless it has been 6 weeks since you’ve filed your tax reduction or 3 weeks for those who file electronically.
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