How can I check if the IRS and NYS received my 2023 tax filing?

I filed my 2023 tax return using H & R Block software and I was expecting a refund from New York State for $400. However, I have not received my refund yet and I am not sure if my tax return was actually filed and received by the IRS and NYS. How can I check the status of my 2022 tax filing and find out if there is any problem or delay with my refund?

If you filed your 2023 tax return using H & R Block software and you were expecting a refund from New York State for $400, you may be wondering if your tax return was actually filed and received by the IRS and NYS. You may also be concerned about the status of your refund and if there is any problem or delay with it. In this article, we will explain how you can check the status of your 2023 tax filing and find out if there is any issue with your refund.

How to Check the Status of Your Federal Tax Filing

The IRS provides an online tool called Where’s My Refund? that allows you to check the status of your federal tax filing and refund. You can access this tool on the IRS website or through the mobile app. To use this tool, you will need the following information:

• Your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Your filing status (single, married filing jointly, etc.)
• The exact amount of your refund as shown on your tax return

You can use this tool 24 hours after you e-file your tax return or four weeks after you mail your paper return. The tool will show you one of three statuses:

• Return Received: This means that the IRS has received your tax return and is processing it.
• Refund Approved: This means that the IRS has approved your refund and is preparing to send it to you. The tool will also show you the date when you can expect to receive your refund.
• Refund Sent: This means that the IRS has sent your refund to your bank account or mailed you a check. The tool will also show you the date when your refund was sent.

If you do not see any of these statuses, or if you see a message that says “Please wait” or “We cannot provide any information about your refund”, it may mean that the IRS has not received your tax return or that there is a problem or delay with your refund. In that case, you should contact the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 to find out more information.

How to Check the Status of Your New York State Tax Filing

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance provides an online tool called your refund status that allows you to check the status of your state tax filing and refund. You can access this tool on the department’s website. To use this tool, you will need the following information:

• Your Social Security number or ITIN
• The form you filed (IT-201, IT-203, etc.)
• The exact amount of your refund as shown on your tax return

You can use this tool three days after you e-file your tax return or four weeks after you mail your paper return. The tool will show you one of four statuses:

• Return Received: This means that the department has received your tax return and is processing it.
• Refund Approved: This means that the department has approved your refund and is preparing to send it to you. The tool will also show you the date when you can expect to receive your refund.
• Refund Sent: This means that the department has sent your refund to your bank account or mailed you a check. The tool will also show you the date when your refund was sent.
• No Record of Your Return: This means that the department has not received your tax return or that there is a problem or delay with your refund. In that case, you should contact the department at 518-457-5181 to find out more information.

Summary and Conclusion

You can check the status of your 2023 tax filing and refund online using the tools provided by the IRS and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. You will need some basic information from your tax return to use these tools, such as your Social Security number, your filing status, and your refund amount. You can use these tools after a certain period of time after you file your tax return, depending on whether you e-file or mail your return. You will see one of several statuses that indicate the progress of your tax filing and refund. If you do not see a status or if you see a message that indicates a problem or delay, you should contact the IRS or the department to get more information.