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Blog Post  Check the Status of Your Refund

3/23/2023
  • Massachusetts Department of Revenue
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It’s easy to check on your tax refund. All you need is your Social Security number and the refund amount for the tax year you are inquiring about.

Use the Check the Status of Your Refund tool. 

preview of the MassTaxConnect webpage for the Check the Status of your Refund tool

If you think it’s taking too much time for your refund, there could be a delay. Common reasons for a delay include an incorrect Social Security number, typos, incorrect banking information, and math mistakes.

We recommend e-filing as delays happen more often with paper returns.

Before calling the Contact Center:

  • Give it 4 to 6 weeks for your refund for e-filed returns and 8 to 10 weeks for paper returns, or to receive
  • A request from DOR for more information.

  • Massachusetts Department of Revenue  

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