Can I check the status of my over payment if I want it applied to my estimated taxes for next year? Do I still use "Where's my refund" or is there another way to check?

[mnoune]

I filed my return on paper in early April.  I want all of my refund applied to my 2019 estimated taxes.  How do I check the status of my tax return if I cannot use "Where's my refund".

[VolvoGirl]

Maybe get a transcript?  IRS get transcript    <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript">https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript</a>

[Critter]

Try using ZERO for the refund amount ... otherwise an account transcript will be the way you know.

[fanfare]

If you have no refund coming, don't bother with the "Where's my refund" tool.
It will show nothing.

[fanfare]

If applying money to next year, always leave a small amount for refund, like $50, so you can see that everything went as expected.

[Critter]

If the return was accepted then that is your proof the return is being processed.  If the IRS disagrees with your return you will get a letter.  Just check the transcript in a couple of months if you really need to know.