The 2025 tax season in the United States kicked off on January 27, offering taxpayers not only the chance to file their returns but also to claim valuable refundable tax credits. Understanding the process and knowing how to track your refund can save you time and ensure you receive what you're owed.

The IRS expects over 140 million individual tax returns for tax year 2024 to be filed between Jan. 27 and Apr. 15, meaning if delays do occur, millions could be impacted.

Most taxpayers can expect to receive their refund in a matter of weeks. We’ll show you how you can check up on the status of your tax refund.

Tax season is in full swing, leaving many Texans wondering, "Where's my refund?" The Internal Revenue Service offers a free online tool by the same name that lets Americans check the status of their tax return and get information on how the process works.

And if you anticipate getting a hefty refund back, it may behoove you to get that process started now so you can keep an eye on that check or direct deposit before it gets to you. Yes, individuals who file both online and in-person can use the IRS' website to track the status of their tax refund.

If you've filed your tax return and you're eager for your refund, here's how to check the status of your payment. Find out when to expect your refund.

According to the Internal Revenue Service, some 140 million people are expected to file their returns by Tax Day, on April 15. When tax season officially opened for filing on Jan. 27, IRS officials said system had already received "millions of tax returns from across the nation for processing.