To find out if your 2023 tax return was processed, use the IRS Where's My Refund tool on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app. You will need your Social Security number or ITIN, filing status, and the exact refund amount. Status updates occur once every 24 hours.
Key Methods to Check 2023 Return Status with IRS
- Where's My Refund? Tool: This is the fastest method, generally showing status 24 hours after e-filing (or 3-4 days for prior-year returns).
- IRS Online Account: Sign in to your IRS account to view tax transcripts and verify if the 2023 return is posted.
- IRS2Go Mobile App: Use the IRS2Go app to track your refund status on mobile devices.
- Paper Returns: If you mailed your return, it may take 4 weeks or more to show as received.
You can only e-file your return using TurboTax during a specific window of time for the particular tax year. For the 2023 tax year, the primary TurboTax e-filing window ran from January 2024 through approximately mid-October 2024 (typically Oct. 15 or 31). After October 2024, online e-filing for 2023 closed, and returns must now be completed using TurboTax Desktop software and filed via mail.
To view prior-year documents in TurboTax Online, sign in with the same credentials, navigate to Tax Home, and scroll down to "Your tax returns & documents" to select the desired year. You can download or print your PDF returns for up to seven years. If they are not visible, ensure you are in the correct account.
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