Texas does not have a state income tax, so there is no “Where’s My Refund: Texas” service for individual income tax returns like you would find in states that do levy this tax. This means that residents of Texas do not file state income tax returns, and consequently, there are no state income tax refunds to track.
However, if you are referring to other types of tax refunds that might be available in Texas, such as sales tax refunds for businesses or specific tax rebates, these would be handled by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The Texas Comptroller’s office manages state tax collection, and any queries about refunds for sales taxes or business taxes should be directed there.
For specific issues or questions about any other Texas state taxes (such as property taxes, franchise taxes, or sales taxes for which you might expect a refund), you can contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts directly through their website or customer service line. They provide resources and services to help residents and businesses with various tax-related inquiries, including refund status updates for applicable state taxes.
How to Use the IRS’ Where’s My Refund Tool?
There are several ways to check your refund status, but the easiest is by using the IRS’s Where’s My Refund tool. This tool allows taxpayers to view their refund status online or by phone. To use the tool, individuals must enter their Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification number, filing status and the amount of the refund (in whole dollars) from the original return for the year they are checking. The tool will provide a personalized refund date once the IRS processes and approves the return. It can take 24 hours for e-filed returns to be processed and six weeks for paper returns to be processed. The actual refund date may vary from the estimated refund date because it takes time for financial institutions to post the money in accounts.
To avoid delays, taxpayers should file electronically and use direct deposit. This is the fastest and safest way to receive a refund. The IRS expects most Earned Income Tax Credits and Additional Child tax credit-related refunds to be available in bank accounts or on debit cards by February 27 for filers who choose direct deposit and have no other issues with their returns.