Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund

Find out how to get the latest information about your Massachusetts personal income tax refund with MassTaxConnect.

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The Details of Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund

What you need for Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund

Updated: August 21, 2023

To check the status of your personal income tax refund, you’ll need the following information:

  • Tax year of the refund
  • Your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Refund amount.

Refund Timeline

E-filed Return

  • Take about 4-6 weeks for direct deposit requests 
  • If a paper check was
    requested, add another week.

Paper Return

  • Take about 8-10 weeks for direct deposit requests 
  • If a paper check was
    requested, add another week.

How to check Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund

Visit Check the status of your refund on MassTaxConnect.

If you don't have access to MassTaxConnect, you may call:

  • (617) 887-6367 or
  • Toll-free in Massachusetts (800) 392-6089.

More info for Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund

Most tax filing errors can be avoided by e-filing your tax return.

When you e-file:

  • Calculations are done for you
  • The correct schedules are included, and
  • Processing is faster, resulting in faster refunds.

If you file on paper, please avoid these common mistakes.

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