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Track Tax Refund Status Anytime

May 6, 2025
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Phoenix, AZ—With tax season behind us, many are now looking ahead to receiving their tax refund. The good news is - they can check its status online by visiting AZTaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund.

Required information includes:

  • Social Security Number
  • Filing status
  • Zip code
  • Tax year

Here's the Timeline for those who E-Filed:

  • Tax software vendors will send an email confirmation within 48 hours of submission.

  • Refund status typically updates online within three business days after the receipt notice is received.

  • Most refunds are processed within a couple of weeks after a return is received.

Here's What Paper Filers can Expect:

  • Refund tracking can start about six weeks after filing. This gives the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) time to open the mail, sort, and digitally scan the return into the system. The data must still be manually entered, verified, and checked for accuracy for the return to be considered processed.

  • Allow a minimum of 10 weeks from date filed to fully process the return.

Fraud Prevention and Accuracy Checks

ADOR reviews all returns with rigorous fraud-detection and verification checks before issuing any refunds to protect taxpayers' identities.

Direct Deposit Refund Expectations

  • Once approved, direct deposits typically appear in a taxpayer's bank account within two business days.

  • Bank accounts and routing numbers must be correct, as ADOR cannot reissue refunds until the receiving bank sends back the funds.

  • Taxpayers may experience additional delays if they used a tax preparer and selected the preparer to receive the refund, as the preparer is responsible for providing the funds.

Paper Check Refund Expectations

  • Mailed within 3-5 business days after approval.

  • Allow delivery by USPS in about 5-6 business days.

More Information

Taxpayers who missed the April 15 filing deadline should submit their tax return as soon as possible.

Delays are also possible if ADOR needs to reach out to ask for more information. Then, it will take approximately six more weeks for processing.

Need More Help?

Visit azdor.gov/wheres-my-refund for full details on refund processing and tracking.