After you file

@WmrQuestioner55 You can access the IRS transcript page here. A transcript is a summary of your tax return. You are looking for the 846 refund code which signifies that your taxes are done processing and your refund is on its way to you. You will have to click on the Account transcript to access this kind of information.

 

Also, you will need either a car loan, student loan, mortgage or credit card in order to see your transcripts. Without this information, you won't be able to view it online but you can order it by mail.