After you file

Try  calling to check the status of your refund at the IRS website.

https://www.irs.gov/refunds

 

800-829-1040

First choose your language.
Then 2
Then 1
Then 3
Then 2
When asked for SSN do nothing it will ask twice
Then 2
Then 4
You should then be transferred to an agent, but there is likely to be a long wait.