How VA Taxpayers Can Check Refund Status

VIRGINIA — The deadline to file your income tax returns is coming up on Tuesday, April 15. And for those who have already filed, the Virginia Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service have begun issuing refunds for the 2024 income tax season.

If you are still waiting for your refund, here is how to check your status and what factors may be delaying the payment.

How And When To Look Up Refund Status

Virginia taxpayers can use the Where’s my Refund tool or call 804-367-2486 to check on the status of their state refund. Both options are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you file after Feb. 3, general refund processing times are up to four weeks for electronic returns and up to 8 weeks for paper returns. You should allow an additional 3 weeks if filing by certified mail.

The IRS also has a Where's My Refund? tool to look up federal tax return status. Taxpayers who file electronically can check the status of their 2024 income tax refund within 24 hours. Information is normally available after four weeks for taxpayers who filed a paper return.

For both websites, you will need to enter your Social Security number and the exact refund amount indicated on your return.

The IRS expects 140 million people to file individual returns before the filing deadline on Tuesday, April 15.

What Could Be Delaying My Refund?

State officials said several issues could delay refunds, including if your return was missing information or documents or if there were errors on your return.

Sometimes, returns will be selected for additional review.

"Because of the continuing threat of identity theft, we sometimes need to look at a return a little closer to make sure that we send your refund to the right person," the state Department of Taxation said. "If this happens, we may need to ask you for more information."

There are also several reasons why the IRS could delay a refund, the agency said. These include if returns need corrections, are incomplete, or require an extra review.

The IRS will send a letter to those taxpayers if it needs more information.