With the April 15 tax deadline approaching fast, millions of Americans have already filed their federal and state tax returns. And while many people know how to check the status of their federal tax refund through the IRS, state tax refunds can be a little more complicated.
That’s because the process for checking your state refund depends on where you live. While every state that collects income taxes offers a refund tracking tool, the requirements and websites vary.
If you’re expecting a refund, whether it’s a few hundred dollars or more, you’re probably eager to know when it will arrive. Here’s everything you need to know about tracking your state tax refund, how the timing compares to your federal refund and a complete list of official tracking websites by state.
Do State Tax Refunds Arrive Sooner Than Federal Refunds?
There’s no consistent pattern when it comes to which refund, state or federal, arrives faster. Some people receive their federal refund first, while others report their state refund came earlier. It often depends on:
- How early you filed
- Whether you filed electronically
- The complexity of your return
- The processing speed of your state tax agency
Pro Tip: To get both your state and federal refund faster, always file electronically and opt for direct deposit.
What About States With No Income Tax?
Before diving into the list, it’s important to note that eight states do not collect personal state income tax, which means they don’t issue state tax refunds:
- Alaska
- Florida
- Nevada
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Washington
- Wyoming
If you live in one of these states, you won’t have a state income tax return to track.
How to Track Your State Tax Refund (Complete List)
Here’s a state-by-state guide to help you check your refund status online. For each state, we list the official website and what information you’ll need to provide.
✅ Alabama
Where’s My Refund Tool
Info Needed: SSN, expected refund amount
✅ Arizona
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, filing status, ZIP code, tax year
✅ Arkansas
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, expected refund amount
✅ California
Refund Status Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, mailing address numbers, ZIP code, refund amount
✅ Colorado
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN + refund amount or Tax PIN
✅ Connecticut
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, tax year, refund amount
✅ Delaware
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Georgia
Track My Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount, tax year
✅ Hawaii
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Idaho
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Illinois
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Indiana
Intime Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, tax year, refund amount
✅ Iowa
Search for a Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, tax year, refund amount
✅ Kansas
Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Kentucky
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Louisiana
Taxpayer Access Point
Info Needed: SSN, tax year, filing status, refund amount
✅ Maine
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, tax year, refund amount
✅ Maryland
Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Massachusetts
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount, tax year
✅ Michigan
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, last name, tax year, AGI, filing status
✅ Minnesota
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, date of birth, tax year, refund amount
✅ Mississippi
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Missouri
Return Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, filing status, refund amount, tax year
✅ Montana
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Nebraska
Tax Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, filing status, refund amount, tax year
✅ New Hampshire
(No income tax, but taxes dividends and interest.)
📞 Call: 1-603-230-5000 for refund info
✅ New Jersey
Refund Status Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ New Mexico
Refund Status Tool
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ New York
Income Tax Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, tax year, form used
✅ North Carolina
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ North Dakota
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, filing status, refund amount
✅ Ohio
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount, tax year, refund type
✅ Oklahoma
Refund Search
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount, ZIP code
✅ Oregon
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Pennsylvania
Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Rhode Island
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, tax year, refund amount
✅ South Carolina
Check Refund Status
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Utah
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, refund amount
✅ Vermont
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, last name, refund amount
✅ Virginia
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount, paper/e-file status
✅ Washington, DC
Income Tax Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN, tax year, refund amount
✅ West Virginia
Where’s My Refund
Info Needed: SSN, refund amount
✅ Wisconsin
Refund Tracker
Info Needed: SSN or ITIN, tax year, refund amount
While your federal tax refund may get most of the attention, your state tax refund is just as important, especially regarding budgeting during tax season. The good news? Every state that collects income tax offers a simple way to track your refund online.
Make sure you have your Social Security Number, tax year, and refund amount handy, and use the links above to check your refund status anytime.