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Personal Tax -> Federal income tax refunds

 

Taxpayers have the option of having a federal tax refund check mailed to them, or receiving their refund by direct deposit to their bank account.

Use the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Where's My Refund tool to check the status of your refund, or call the Refund Hotline at (800) 829-1954. The online tool will also allow you to change your address.  You will need your
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social security number ( or IRS individual taxpayer identification number)

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filing status (single, married filing joint return, married filing separate return, head of household, or qualifying widow(er))

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exact whole dollar refund amount shown on your return

See the IRS news release on this subject, IR-2008-123, October 23, 2008.

Other IRS resources:

bulletTopic 152 - Refund Information
bulletReceive Your Refund Faster With Direct Deposit

 

Tax tip:  Arrange to get your refunds by direct deposit!

 

Revised: February 20, 2009

 

 

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