How to find out when you get your tax refund

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Wisconsin Tax Return Status for:
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When can I expect my refund 2022?
What days do the IRS deposit refunds 2022?

Refund 123 is the fastest way to get the latest information about your Wisconsin tax refund.

* Select Tax Return Year

Current Year Prior Year 2 Years Back

Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Id (ITIN). Enter numbers only - no dashes, spaces or periods. Ex: 123456789

Enter in whole dollars only. Example: Enter $467.95 as 468

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Wisconsin Tax Return Status for:

Social Security Number

Refund Claimed

Tax Year Checked

By using this system, you are receiving the same information an agent would provide.

Return Received	Return Processing	Return Completed
	8-12 weeks

Return Received	Return Processing	Return Completed

Go Paperless! Opt in for paperless delivery of your Wisconsin Department of Revenue 1099-G: Go Paperless. When you choose this option, you can also request to receive an email when your 1099-G is available.

Protecting Your Refund

Identity and refund theft are on the rise. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is safeguarding you and your refund from identity theft, fraud and errors. If we suspect someone is trying to steal your identity or commit fraud for your tax refund, or there’s an error, we will:

Notify you by mail
Ask you to verify your identity

How long does it take to get my refund?

If filed electronically, most refunds are issued in less than 12 weeks
Filing a paper return could delay your refund
Our strong fraud and error safeguards could delay some returns

Where is my refund?

Use Where's My Refund? to find out if the Illinois Department of Revenue has initiated the refund process. For more specific information about the status of your refund after the Illinois Department of Revenue has finished processing it, you can check the Illinois Comptroller's Find Your Illinois Tax Refund System.

What do I do if my refund is different than what was shown on my return?

If your refund amount is different than what is shown on your return, you will receive a notice within 7 to 10 business days explaining the difference.

How long does it take to get my refund?

If you file your return electronically and have your refund directly deposited into your checking or savings account, you will receive your refund faster. If you file a paper return, the timeframe is extended. In general, you can expect your refund to take longer than previous years as we continue our efforts to prevent identity theft and fraud. You may use our refund inquiry application to check the status of your current year refund.

I have lost or misplaced my refund check, how do I go about getting a new one?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.

I have not received my refund check. According to your site it has been more than 30 days since it was mailed. What should I do?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.

I found my uncashed refund check from a prior year. I am unable to cash it because it is over one year old. How do I go about replacing it?

For a replacement check you must call the Comptroller's Office at 1-800-877-8078.

Click here for more Refund Frequently Asked Questions.

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Office of Tax and Revenue

You can now get information about your tax refund online. This site allows you to determine if your return has been received, if your final refund amount matches the amount you claimed, and if your refund has been mailed.

Simply log on using your social security number and the refund amount you requested on your tax return.

Check your refund status here.

When can I expect my refund 2022?

Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. The IRS urges taxpayers and tax professionals to file electronically.