IRS Issues Major Updates on Tax Refund Tool

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made key changes to its tax refund tool with the aim of making it easier for taxpayers to understand the status of their refunds. The IRS’s “Where’s My Refund?” tool is used to check the refund status of a taxpayer, providing taxpayers with three key pieces of info—confirmation that the agency has received their tax return, notice of approval, and the issuing date of the approved refund. On Wednesday, the agency announced it made important updates to its “Where’s My Refund?” for the 2024 filing season. The tool now offers messages with detailed refund status in plain language and notifications indicating whether the IRS needs additional information from the individual. It is accessible on mobile devices and with the IRS2Go app. These changes minimize the need for many taxpayers to contact the agency, said the IRS....