Typically the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days after an electronically filed tax return is received. Paper returns are usually processed in 4 weeks. To check the status of your refund, please visit the IRS Where’s my Refund website located at https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp. You can also go to irs.gov and search “Where’s My Refund?” In order to use the service, you will need your SSN, filing status and exact refund amount. These items can be found on the first two pages of your Federal tax return (1040).