Where is my tax refund? Track your refund status in Indiana

On January 27, 2025By Littum

Tax season in the US is officially underway. Every year, millions of Hoosiers file their tax documents with the IRS and Indiana Department of Revenuethen begins the horrible waiting part as we all ask ourselves, “Where is my refund?“

If you’re as impatient as we are, you’ll want to know how quickly your refund check will give your bank account a much-needed boost.

Here’s what you can do to check your Indiana tax refund status.

When will the IRS start accepting returns in 2025?

Monday, January 27, 2025, is when IRS will begin processing 2024 tax returns, the agency said in a press release. Some Americans got off to a good start this year thanks to tax preparation companies that take electronic filings and file them on the first date of tax season with the IRS.

When is the deadline for filing taxes?

April 15, 2025 is the filing deadline for federal taxes. It is on a Tuesday this year.

How to Check Your Indiana Tax Refund Status

You can check the status of your Indiana state tax refund online with the state INTIMATE portalor by calling the automated refund line at 317-232-2240. You must provide a CPR number as well as the exact amount of the refund.

The The Indiana Department of Revenue recommends wait at least three weeks before checking the status of your electronically filed tax refund and 12 weeks for paper filed tax returns.

Where is my tax refund? How to track it with the IRS

Visit the IRS online at “Where’s my refund?” (irs.gov/refunds) or at IRS2Go mobile app to get the latest information about your current tax return and refund. It includes information about your taxes from 2023 or 2022. Here’s when you can start checking:

24 hours after e-submission of the current year’s statement.
Three or four days after e-filing a previous tax year.
Four weeks after sending a paper return.

Tips for Indiana tax season

Yes, tax season can be stressful, but you can help make it as painless as possible by following these suggested tips from the Indiana Department of Revenue:

File online to ensure you receive your taxes faster.
Do not submit more than once or your refund may be delayed.
Be sure to send your state tax return to the Indiana DOR and your federal tax return to the IRS.
Do not submit your tax return until you have all W2s, 1099s and documentation ready.
If you are submitting a paper return, use blue or black ink and write clearly.

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