According to the IRS, taxpayers who mail in their returns but choose direct deposit of their refund will generally receive their refund in about three weeks. Those who e-file their returns but choose to receive a paper check in the mail will generally receive their refunds in about one month.

How long does it take to receive a paper check in the mail?

For those receiving paper checks, it may take one to three business days for paper checks to arrive, Treasury Department and U.S. Postal Service representatives said last month.

Where does an undelivered tax refund check go?

Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS.

How can I tell if my tax return was received by the IRS?

There are several ways to find out if the IRS has received your tax return. Which method you use may depend on whether you submitted the return electronically or in the mail, and whether or not you’re expecting a refund. The most common way to check the status is through the Where’s My Refund? tool.

How to check the status of a mailed paper tax return?

You can also judge by when the IRS processes your payment (if a tax payment was sent/due) After 2-3 weeks have passed you may also call the IRS customer service line at 1 800 829 1040 to inquire regarding the status of your return. June 7, 2019 2:56 PM How to check the status of a mailed paper return you already sent?

When do I get my tax refund check?

After the bank rejected the direct deposit it is returned to the IRS. The IRS will then issue a refund check to be mailed to the address on the tax return. The check usually arrives within two to three weeks after the IRS receives the returned refund. March 3, 2020 9:32 PM