Department of Revenue Launches Missouri Tax Return Status Tracker
Personal income taxpayers can now sign up for the Missouri Tax Return Inquiry System to receive automatic text and email alerts from the Missouri Department of Revenue each time the status of their state tax return is updated.
To enroll for alerts, taxpayers are required to provide their Social Security number, filing status, and anticipated refund or balance due. Generally, return information is available 48 hours after filing electronically or four weeks after mailing a paper return.
Upon enrollment, taxpayers will receive easy-to-read graphics that indicate the current status of their return, the return processing steps that have already been completed, the next steps that the department will take, and the refund issue date, if applicable.
“The Department of Revenue is always looking for opportunities to improve our processes in order to better serve Missouri taxpayers,” said Department Director Joel Walters.
“Instead of having to wait on the phone or check online every day to see their status, customers who opt into email or text alerts will be informed as soon as something changes. This one improvement will make the tax return process easier and less stressful for our customers.”
“Interacting with the Department of Revenue should be a simple, transparent process,” said Mark Godfrey, acting director of the Department’s Taxation Division. “With our new system, customers have a user-friendly application that automatically provides them with the information they need in a concise, straightforward manner.”
To access the Missouri Return Inquiry System and sign up for automatic text and email alerts, please visit dor.mo.gov/returnstatus.
To check on the status of your Federal return, the IRS has a tool called “Where’s My Refund?” that lets you track your return as it’s received, approved and sent.
You can check your refund status within 24 hours after the IRS receives your e-filed return or four weeks after you mail a paper return.
To access this tool, visit irs.gov/refunds and click “Check My Refund Status”. You can also track a refund using the IRS2Go app, which is available for download from the App Store or Google Play.
Whether you use the website or app, you must enter your Social Security number, filing status and refund amount.
The IRS says that their system is updated every 24 hours, usually overnight, and it will provide a personalized refund date once your refund has been processed and approved.
If you have any questions about your Federal or Missouri tax returns or need any help signing up for these new tax alerts, please consult your Missouri tax preparer in our office.
