If your tax return was rejected, then it was not filed. You would either need to correct the issue that caused the rejection and re-submit it for electronic filing OR file the return by mail. If you opted file the return by mail, you will have to wait for the IRS to receive and process the return before it shows up on Where's My Refund. @Lunapig79
You can use the tool to start checking on the status of your return within 24 hours after we have received your e-filed return or 4 weeks after you mail a paper return. Where’s My Refund? has a tracker that displays progress through 3 stages: (1) Return Received, (2) Refund Approved and (3) Refund Sent.
When you say ''gave me my federal income refund'' - are you saying that you received your refund or that the screen showed you the amount of your refund?
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